Ellerman House, Cape Town

Ellerman House is one of the world's most exclusive and private retreats.Its magnificent position sweeping over the vibrant city of Cape Town andthe endless blue of the Atlantic Ocean respects its status as an historicallandmark with a proud heritage of stylish entertaining and understatedluxury.It would be hard to improve on such perfection yet the recently completedThe Villa & Spa at Ellerman House has added a striking 21st centurycomponent to the classic style of the original home, once owned by LordJohn and Lady Esther Ellerman. Ellerman House has nine elegant rooms andtwo sumptuous suites, as well as The Villa, which has five bedrooms in all.Superb food, an extraordinary cellar of 17 000 bottles of South Africanwine and a world-famous art collection epitomise proud South Africanhospitality,elevating it to take its place among the best in the world,while remaining true to its African heritage.PEAK SEASON: OCTOBER - MAY