Ellerman House Est. Prior to 1930

Ellerman House, Kloof Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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A lord & lady you will be, perched on this luxe Lion's Head property.

This elegant Cape Edwardian estate was once the stately home of Sir John and Lady Ellerman, distinguished shipping magnates and investors. Now privately owned, this estate has one of the most spectacular views in all of South Africa. With amenities ranging from lounges, libraries and dining rooms to verandas, villas and whiskey lounges (oh my!), a gathering here with your gorgeous globetrotters would be a good idea, indeed.

The Lowdown

Type: Beach / Lake / Waterfront Location; Estate / House / Mansion / Villa; Historic Building; Hotel / Resort / Spa; Museum

Views: Bay; Landscaped Grounds

Style: Classic; Elegant; Worldly

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Corporate Event; Elopement / Vow Renewal; Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.

Venue Setting

Ellerman House is an iconic hotel located in Cape Town, South Africa. Ellerman House features one of South Africa’s most impressive private art collections and an award-winning wine list. The hotel consists of 13 bedrooms and two 3-bedroom villas uniquely designed to showcase panoramic ocean views and manicured gardens. Ellerman House is a pristine example of Cape Edwardian architecture blended with understated elegance and modern luxury.

Fees

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Does this include catering fees?: Yes
Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Capacity

Seated: 20

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 20

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: Prior to 1930
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue Spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only

Inside Scoop

Formerly the summer home of shipping magnate Sir John Ellerman, Ellerman House is a pristine example of Cape Edwardian architecture blended with understated elegance and modern luxury.

Venue Features

The Scene:: Ellerman House is an iconic hotel located in Cape Town, South Africa. Ellerman House features one of South Africa’s most impressive private art collections and an award-winning wine list. The hotel consists of 13 bedrooms and two 3-bedroom villas uniquely designed to showcase panoramic ocean views and manicured gardens. Ellerman House is a pristine example of Cape Edwardian architecture blended with understated elegance and modern luxury.
Design:: Ellerman House is an iconic, award-winning hotel located in Cape Town, South Africa overlooking spectacular Bantry Bay. Formerly the summer home of shipping magnate Sir John Ellerman, Ellerman House is a pristine example of Cape Edwardian architecture blended with understated elegance and modern luxury. The hotel consists of 13 bedrooms and two 3-bedroom villas uniquely designed to showcase panoramic ocean views and manicured gardens. Ellerman House also has the singular distinction of housing one of South Africa’s most impressive private art collections, as well as an onsite contemporary art gallery.
Standout Venue Features:: The first of its kind, the Wine Gallery marries the visual elements of a contemporary art gallery with the practical elements of a tasting room. The result is an immersive, interactive experience that lets guests engage with the hotel’s collection of 7,500 vintage and rare South African wines using all five of their senses. The gallery also includes a unique Champagne Cellar with special vintages of Dom Perignon, wine library, interactive iPad app, maturation cellar and brandy tasting lounge. To complete this one-of-a-kind project, Ellerman House owner Paul Harris commissioned a team of South African designers, artists, sculptors and architects to create what has become a living, breathing work of art.

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:: Ellerman House is an iconic Cape Town property that features an award-winning wine list with 7,500 bottles of South African wines and one of the country’s most innovative and highly-acclaimed Food & Beverage programs. The menu at Ellerman House has had input from internationally-renowned chefs Heston Blumenthal and Neil Perry
Bars & Lounges:: Ellerman House is an iconic Cape Town property that features an award-winning wine list with 7,500 bottles of South African wines and one of the country’s most innovative and highly-acclaimed Food & Beverage programs. The menu at Ellerman House has had input from internationally-renowned chefs Heston Blumenthal and Neil Perry