Ellerman House

Hotel · Bantry Bay

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The Best Hotels in Cape Town for a Truly Local Stay - AFAR

"Lucky guests staying at Ellerman House between July and September may spot southern right whales swimming off the sparkling coast from the pink and white terrace of Ellerman House. Inside this Edwardian mansion, tucked behind an unassuming wall on a busy road along the city’s Atlantic Seaboard, lies another wonderful surprise: The property houses one of the country’s largest private collections of art with pieces by South African artists like William Kentridge and Sam Nhlengethwa. There’s also a wine cellar with more than 9,500 South African wines to try. The 13 rooms and suites all have wingback chairs and chandeliers; the two modern-feeling villas feature private pools. While each space is different, there’s one thing they all have in common: a brilliant vantage point from which to watch the sun sink." - Mary Holland

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-hotels-in-cape-town-for-a-truly-local-stay

180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Get directions

ellerman.co.za

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