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Icaria, Bantry Bay
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Hideaways’ Shoot locations Our location rarely serve up a blank canvas. Our homes have personality aplenty and offer so much more than a simple backdrop. They are evocative, emotive and provide an elusive quality which will enrich your shoot.
Icaria, Bantry Bay
On the edge of Plettenberg Bay, hidden amongst the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, Bobbejaanskloof is a magnificent estate at the heart of a dramatic private wilderness featuring indigenous fynbos, old forests and sweeping plains. It offers up a vast range of settings for your shoot, plus the homestead here is authentic, exquisite and wildly romantic.
Bobbejaanskloof, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route Bobbejaanskloof, Plettenberg Bay
We’ve scoured South Africa and further, so that we can bring you only the best locations. The ones that create unforgettable images, where even God Almighty appears to be onside!
Gods Window, , Swellendam
Nestled in the
Langeberg
mountains
God’s Window discreetly reveals itself with dignity. In honour of the curvaceous hills in front of it, this property refrains from making any spectacle, or from being too loud. Just like a true gentleman, it gently tilts its cap to the powers unfolding around it, and lets the nature do the talking.
Ayodele, Constantia, Cape Town
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Ayodele lies Constantia provides a wonderfully convenient shoot location. It is here, set in a truly magnificent garden amongst exotic palm trees, frangipani, agapanthus, strelitzia, lemon trees and herb gardens that the rather grand Ayodele lies. It’s got chutzpah, it’s got grace and with a guitar-shaped mezzanine cut-out in the main living area it’s even got a dash of rock star!
Gods Window, Swellendam
Every property is truly stylish, like an interiors-magazine cover shoot, but with you in it...
Tatler
Hope House, Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Maison Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Winelands
Joie
de vivre As you amble down an avenue of soaring poplar trees, passing the olive groves, the watsonias, wild garlic and agapanthus, and enter the front door of the farmhouse, it’s palpable what cunning artistry, savvy expertise, love and wisdom has gone into the restoration of Maison.
Maison Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Winelands
Langskuur, Herbertsdale, Garden Route
An expansive space of antique collectables, family heirlooms and commissioned statement pieces of furniture embellish the rustic essence of the barn that’s discreetly partitioned into cosy pockets of placid occupation. A dreamy sleeping area with its soft linens and Malawi cane headboards rests adjacent a reading nook with a swinging rattan bubble chair, that leads into a stunning secluded bathroom, separated by industrial sliding doors. A beautiful farm-style kitchen with an inviting dining table made from repurposed yellowwood floorboards and an enticing reclining space beside a wood-burning stove sits at the other end of the barn.
Lavish magical & There is a place, like no place in Stellenbosch. A land full of wonder, mystery and exuberance. Where a grand, mature manor house, meets a boundless, whimsical playground, imploring you to lose all sense of seriousness. Follow the yellow dirt road, through the hills of the Devon Valley wine region, to Le Jardin.
Stone House, Hermanus
Is there a hideaway in the world where you open your eyes and with a small adjustment of your down pillows, watch whales breaching from the cocooned warmth of your bed? Lie quite still and count the seconds between the giant swells of Walker Bay pushed by a strong north-easter
Hout Huisie, Schrywershoek, West Coast
When simplicity itself is called for, call on us. Turquoise sea, blue sky, sparkling sunlight – check. Earthy toned, unfettered beach cottage – check. Insanely bright West Coast light – check.
Jonkmanshof, Montagu
The interiors of the homes are brimming with nostalgic, richly South African, old-world beauty. From the handmade clay tiles beneath one’s bare summer feet to the original river-reed ceilings, Jonkmanshof homes are something to behold. Almost every room is inhabited by a curated collection of the most magnificent antiques, all of them well-loved and well-used. The kitchens are as grand as they are inviting and cool, offering a respite from the summer heat and perhaps something to nibble on your afternoon walk through to the garden. At 20 Bath Street, the library, otherwise known as the ‘Room of Curiosities,’ is one of the owners’ favourite spots, amidst the century-old books, treasures and talismans, take a seat, grab the nearest novel and escape.
Restart & relax
Casa Blu’ provides a loftily proportioned, contemporary take on the charming West Coast fisherman’s cottage. It has the classic essentials - whitewashed walls, shuttered windows and wide, shady stoep, but with immaculate styling thrown in for a look that manages to be both sophisticated and perfectly relaxed. And again, that light…just sublime from dawn ‘til dusk. Casa Blu’, Dwarskersbos
Gaia, Constantia, Cape Town
Explore our portfolio and you’ll soon figure out why the Perfect Hideaways Team totally get what it takes to make a fabulous shoot… we’ve chalked up a good few gooduns over the years! We understand the planning, preparation, scheduling and sheer hard work it takes to make the magic happen… and we’re on hand to help.
Glendirk, Bishopscourt, Cape Town
Mountain Alchemy
Lushly layered and brimming with old world charm, De Hoek appears to have dropped from the sky onto the rugged, mountainous landscape. What’s the one thing better than a shoot at this abundantly elegant homestead? A shoot and stay of course!
De Hoek, Barrydale, Klein Karoo
T he Cape is awash with winter’s grey skies and you need a location that is flooded with sunshine. Why not fly to KZN? T he quality of the light never wavers and, as these images attest, we have some KZN corkers for you.
Zinkwazi
Halfaampieskraal Farm, Napier, Cape Overberg
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