Ellerman House

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“A 13-bedroom Edwardian mansion house overlooking the dramatic Bantry Bay. Fine dining, wine tasting, an impressive art collection, and a team of impeccable staff ready to help you with your every need. Bedrooms are decorated with plush fabrics and lots of extras! A gorgeous stay in a great location.”

Hotel review

As is typical with many Cape Town beachside properties, Ellerman House is unassuming upon entering. There's no reception as such, but the friendly door staff and telling brass plate will let you know you're in the right place. Looking out across a prime spot of Bantry Bay. Behind its yellow early twentieth-century facade is a treasure trove of priceless art and plush interiors. Each of the thirteen rooms have their own unique style, the best with private balconies or terraces overlooking the ocean. Enormous beds with fabric headboards are covered in knitted throws. Marble-clad bathrooms include his and hers sinks and sink-into bathtubs, as well as local favourite, Charlotte Rhys toiletries. A (very) well-stocked minibar leaves guests wanting for nothing. Wine, spirits, soft drinks, as well as little jars of sweets and snacks. On the ground floor, there's even round the clock pantry filled to the rafters with fudge, chocolates, gluten-free cakes, sandwiches, yoghurts, coffee, the list goes on. The gym with a view as well as some in-room workout gear (skipping rope, yoga mat, weights) allows you to work off any guilt you might have accumulated! But you're on holiday after all, and the menu at Ellerman House is excellent. Almost everything is locally sourced, from the fish to the fruit. Breakfast is your choice of poached eggs with salmon, a full English, fluffy pancakes, and fresh juices. Twenty-minutes drive from town and The V&A Waterfront, and within easy reach of Table Mountain, and some of the Cape's best beaches, Ellerman House is perfectly located.

Megan Lambert
Megan Lambert Review published: 31/10/2018

Recommended for

  • Writing a novel

    • You’ll want to feature the impressive art collection somewhere in your international thriller. The staff are super discreet.

  • Beach Life

    • Overlooking Bantry Bay and walking distance from Clifton's most fashionable beaches

  • Foodies

    • Fine dining plus wine tasting means this is a must for any gourmand

  • Romantic Break

    • Sea views, plush rooms, fine dining, and an excellent wine menu

  • Spa

    • The Ellerman Spa offers single and double treatment rooms plus sensation shower, sauna and steam room

  • Art Classes

    • Take a tour of the art gallery showcasing Ellerman House's owner's private collection

  • Sights nearby

    • The Waterfront, just a short drive away, is a thrive of activity

  • Other Activities

    • Walk, climb, cycle, or take a cable cart up Table Mountain

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Gourmet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Artworks

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Intimate

  • 5* Luxury

  • Beach nearby

  • Wellbeing

  • Charming

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel

  • Good wine list

    Wine tasting available

  • Spa

    The Ellerman Spa offers single and double treatment rooms plus sensation shower, sauna and steam room

  • Private villas

    Two private villas available to rent

  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge

  • Outdoor dining

  • Free wifi

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Fireplace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Massage

  • Air conditioning

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Art Classes

    • Take a tour of the art gallery showcasing Ellerman House's owner's private collection

  • Sights nearby

    • The Waterfront, just a short drive away, is a thrive of activity

  • Other Activities

    • Walk, climb, cycle, or take a cable cart up Table Mountain

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