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Ellerman House

A 1906 Edwardian mansion above Bantry Bay with one of South Africa’s finest private art collections and a celebrated wine gallery.

Cape Town

Overview

Ellerman House is a private Edwardian mansion on the slopes of Lion’s Head, looking straight out over the Atlantic from Bantry Bay. It feels like staying in a grand private home: 13 rooms and suites, two contemporary villas, terraced gardens, and service that’s attentive without being formal. The house holds over 1,000 works of South African art, and the Wine Gallery showcases thousands of bottles of the country’s best wines. It’s quiet, refined and one of the most special places to stay in Cape Town.

At a Glance

  • Type: Luxury boutique hotel and private villas

  • Location: Bantry Bay, Atlantic Seaboard

  • Rooms: 13 rooms and suites in the main house, plus 2 exclusive-use villas with private pools

  • Facilities: Spa, gym, pool, library, art gallery, Wine Gallery, brandy lounge

  • Included: Breakfast, a selection of drinks, wine tasting, mini-bar, art tours, airport transfers, laundry

  • Children: Villa One welcomes all ages; Villa Two suits children 8+

  • Airport: About 30 minutes by road (longer in peak traffic)

  • Best for: Couples, art and wine lovers, and families or groups who want a private villa

Activities & Dining

Days can start with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the bay. Ask for a guided tour of the art collection, or a tasting in the Wine Gallery, which has an interactive multimedia library and a Dom Pérignon cellar. Sundowners are part of the stay.

Camps Bay and Clifton beaches are just around the headland, and the V&A Waterfront is about 10 minutes away. The hotel can also arrange art and wine outings into the city and the Winelands.

Getting There

  • By road: About 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, and the transfer is included. Allow extra time at peak hours.

Insider Tips

  • Book the art tour. The collection is extraordinary and easy to miss without a guide.

  • Do a Wine Gallery tasting early in your stay, before heading out to the Winelands.

  • Book spa treatments when you book your stay, especially in December to February.

  • Travelling as a family or a group? Ask us about the villas: you get your own space and staff, with the hotel on hand.

  • Stay at least three nights to make the most of the setting.

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