South Africa Accommodations: The Ellerman House
(A Relais & Chateaux Hotel)

The Ellerman House (A Relais & Chateaux Hotel) ~ Vintage 5 Hotel

Ellerman House is an historical landmark situated on a spectacular site in the premier Cape Town suburb of Bantry Bay. Bantry Bay is on the leeward side, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can experience breathtaking year round sunsets.

Ellerman House is within walking distance of the famous Clifton Beach, ten minutes from the centre of Cape Town and the bustling Waterfront and a mere 45 minutes from the heart of the Winelands. It is the perfect location from which to discover the Cape's many and varied attractions - sun-drenched beaches, world class restaurants, majestic Table Mountain, spectacular scenic drives, golf courses, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and some of the special places that only Capetonians know.

With the air of a family home, Ellerman House has 11 bedrooms, each of them decorated individually. Original art from the hotel's extensive private collection hang on the walls while complimentary whisky and sherry is decanted into beautiful cut glass decanters.

Of course, modern conveniences such as under floor heating, air conditioning, satellite television, heated towel racks, luxurious toiletries, Internet connections and other technological treats are among the amenities, allowing guests to indulge in the pleasure of sheer relaxation.