You absolutely must…
Must eat:
South African seafood in the nearby Camps Bay (a 15-minute walk from Ellerman House).
Must shop:
The bustling V&A Waterfront, just ten minutes from the hotel and very close to shops along Long Street and Kloof Street.
Must visit:
The wineries of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch and the beaches of Hermanus.
• Incredible South African art collection
• All South African wine collection – 9500 bottles of wine
• Most spectacular setting overlooking the Atlantic and Robbern Island
• Just 10 minutes from all the main attractions in and around Cape Town.
The Whole Story
Not everyone who flies to Cape Town wants to stay in an urban environment. Particularly when you’ve stepped onto a flight in the cold, grey depths of a European winter and you emerge into the seductive warmth of a South African summer. Some of us would much rather head straight for the ocean. The view, in a nutshell, is the big attraction of Ellerman House, plus the very personal attention from the staff and management. The shaded verandas and tiered gardens of this Edwardian mansion overlook the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island from a commanding position above Cape Town’s Bantry Bay.
It's not surprising that this Relais & Chateaux property is so popular with honeymoon couples. Large balconies, sea views and the levels of personal hedonism that Relais & Chateaux usually guarantee make this elegant, historic mansion one of the most romantic hideaways in Cape Town. Apart from the architecture and the location, there is also the art collection. The owners of this property have, for the past ten years, embarked on a mission of collecting work of unquestionable quality. The original idea was to focus on Cape paintings, but the collection has progressed from that and now comprises an intriguing overview of South African art of the past 100 years.
The Rooms
Not one room is decorated the same, each has its own personality and feel. Most rooms come with large balconies and sea views. The in-room bar and snack drawer is stocked with luxury brands and included in the rate, as well as the guest pantry available 24 hours.
The Ellerman Suite has been converted from Lady Ellerman’s art studio and has a balcony and sea views.
The stunning contemporary 3 bedroom villa enjoys a master bedroom with a bathroom that open out over the sea.