CITY GUIDE:

Cape Town : Places to Stay

OUR TOP PRIVATE VILLAS

VILLA BLANC Best for beach holidays with family (a wickedly good alternative for business trips too!) this stylish, triple-story beach cottage is discreetly set above Glen Beach, one of Cape Town’s most private beaches at the foot of the Twelve Apostles and is just a quick walk away from trendy Camps Bay with its lively restaurants. Drop-dead gorgeous views from two decks, overlooking a private pool and the sea, allow for easy entertaining or laid-back relaxing, whichever is your style. The decor is luxurious but unpretentious in soft creams and crisp whites, with a touch of exotic Morocco and romantic Zanzibar, giving it global style. With four staff to attend to your every need it’s a perfect choice for families or couples holidaying together. Sleeps 11 in four double rooms and one self-contained flat. Glen Beach, Camps Bay, Cape Town.     View Google Map

BRIDGE HOUSE An architectural icon, Bridge House enjoys unparalleled positioning high up on the slopes of Table Mountain with stunning city and harbour views in the wind-free, leafy suburb of Higgovale. Loved by those who enjoy spectacular design and modern furnishings mixed with contemporary art, Bridge House is a favourite with the glamour set who adore Cape Town’s cosmopolitan vibe. Each of the four suites has access to the beautiful, wooded garden, private stream and rim-flow pool making it the ultimate retreat in the heart of this vibrant city. Higgovale, Cape Town.

THE BISHOP’S VIEW Fancy your own architect-designed, private beach villa with a stunning view of the sea? The Bishop’s View sleeps 10, has a full-time housekeeper and its own lap pool, gym, yoga room and sauna. Business facilities are provided so that busy execs who need to stay in touch can do so while families enjoy the beach and village just a few minutes’ walk away. We love: the modern Knoll furniture and luxuriously soft Aldona linen. 1 Upper Quarterdeck Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town.    +27 21 701 5140

ELEVEN SEDGEMOOR ROAD Literally 10 minutes from the city centre, this privately owned villa allows business and pleasure to mix in style. It offers four suites set on two levels with a gourmet kitchen, and two stunning living areas leading to a deck and pool with glorious views of the mountains. For complete privacy, the entire villa can be hired out. 11 Sedgemoor Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town.