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Casa Blu’, Dwarskersbos
Dreamy
West Coast Gems The Cape’s West Coast immediately conjures up visions of white washed cottages with endless lagoon and sea views. This charming stretch only an hour outside Cape Town presents swathes of pristine beaches in semi-remote locations. It’s here on the West Coast where it all started for Perfect Hideaways, and over the past fifteen years we’ve curated a selection of some of the most special hideaways, many of which provide a perfect backdrop for brand narratives and integrated campaigns.
Perfectly
Relaxed
Casa Blu’, Dwarskersbos
You couldn’t get closer to the beach if you tried than at this hidden treasure up the West Coast. It’s the best kind of surprise at the end of the 90-minute drive from Cape Town to the little holiday town of Dwarskersbos, and just when you find yourself wondering where you’re headed, you arrive at the end of the road, the beach sand virtually there as you jump out the car. There’s a delicious sense of being far removed from it all once ensconced at Casa Blu’, a loftily proportioned, contemporary take on the charming fisherman cottages so beloved of the region. It has the typical whitewashed walls, shuttered windows and wide, shady stoep, but with lots of clever details and immaculate styling thrown in for a look that manages to be both sophisticated and perfectly relaxed.
Casa Blu’, Dwarskersbos
Casa Blu’, Dwarskersbos
Ocean views from each
Room
Maison Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Winelands
Endless lagoon views
Hout Huisie is enviably positioned all on its own near the tip of a little peninsula in Schrywershoek and backed by a marshy wetland. With no shops or restaurants to distract you, this is the ideal shoot location for next season’s range. Hout Huisie, Schrywershoek
Le Jardin, Stellenbosch, Winelands
Natural stone walls run throughout the house and complement the poplar beams and oak treads. The interior features timeless pieces by local artists and craftsmen, including Meyer Von Wielligh and John Vogel of Vogel Design.
A feast
for the eyes
This gorgeous Langebaan beach house is a feast for the eyes and makes for a comfy, tranquil visual backdrop to shoot those fabulous lifestyle shots. Think, friends enjoying lazy days on the covered veranda with a fire roaring, the BBQ smoking, laughter and good vibes whilst clicking champers at the large dining table.
Blue Lagoon, Langebaan
Blue Lagoon, Langebaan
Blue Lagoon beach house is situated in the seaside town of Langebaan, right on the lagoon. Langebaan is an hour’s drive from Cape Town, and Blue Lagoon is situated right on the water’s edge. Looking out over the azure waters of the idyllic Langebaan lagoon and beyond, this West Coast beach house makes for the simply perfect beach shoot hideaway.
Blue Lagoon, Langebaan
West Coast at its best
At the Beach, Britannia Bay
Muted earthy tones and furniture, hand made Fibre Design African rugs from Swaziland, artworks from Venda and the owners impeccable personal collection of eclectic pieces contributes to a fabulous holiday home. With endless ocean views, this location is ideal for an active crew who need the real beach life look. You can kayak, surf, run, swim and of course all in this magnificent setting.
At the Beach, Britannia Bay
T his perfect beach hideaway is beautifully situated on the beach, ideal for those who want to catch that magical golden dusk light. Book a shoot and stay, and you’ll be able to catch an early surf scene and may even get lucky and capture the dolphins at play!
Restart & relax
An hour-and-a-half away from Cape Town, just a touch further up the coast from nearby Paternoster, and a quick drive to surfing hotspot Elands Bay, the little village of Dwarskersbos occupies a prime beachy stretch, a dream for taking long walks, picnicking and splashing about in the waves. While first impressions of the local houses and a resort on the outer edges might have you wondering about its charm factor, you’ll soon see exactly why the village is becoming one of the more desirable destinations for a West Coast retreat, not least for its generously spaced cluster of clean-lined, crisp white homes that combine the best of contemporary style with a traditional fishing village vernacular.
Azure, Dwarskersbos
Azure, Dwarskersbos
Azure, Dwarskersbos
Azure, Dwarskersbos
Breathtaking
Views
Where old meets new, white meets blue and fine wine meets breathtaking views, Marrakesh House is a labour of love that has been built from the ground up inspired by holistic, contemporary beach living. With its upstairs A-framed polished pine and downstairs off-shutter concrete ceilings, this hideaway reveals its refined simplicity on both levels. Four dreamy en-suite bedrooms – adorned by Moroccan tiles and Indian throws – dart off from the long corridors that frame the courtyard and its ever-inviting swimming pool.
Marrakesh House, Britannia Bay
Named after a British fishing vessel that ran aground after hitting an unchartered reef in 1826, the beautiful village of Britannia Bay straddles kilometers of undulating sand dunes along the West Coast’s golden mile.
Marrakesh House, Britannia Bay
Marrakesh House, Britannia Bay
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