Cape Town’s most enchanting new luxury guest house with spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, Twelve Apostles and the city’s iconic beaches

Tucked into the side of the cliff-face above the Cape’s famous Clifton beaches and overlooking the seemingly never-ending Atlantic Ocean, the five-storey property opened in November 2012 and is owned and run by the South African Latimer family. Consisting of seven suites it was designed by mother and daughter duo, Frith and Jessica, to create the personal feel of a private home coupled with the trappings of a luxury guesthouse.

The 556 square meter property comprises five luxury deluxe and junior suites, one two bedroom and one three bedroom suite all with with 180 degree panoramic sea views.  There is a beautifully designed dining area for meals with an honesty bar and a huge deck which extends the width of the building boasting a 15 square meter swimming pool where visitors can take in the property’s unique views from luxurious sun loungers.

Design and décor echoes the majestic backdrop of the Cape’s coastline and is inspired by the neutral colour schemes found in the sand, sea and local fauna and flora. The property’s clean lines and stylish furnishings emulate the mother and daughter’s colonial heritage of Durban, into which they have added special details embracing their love of Africa in a subtle and elegant way.

Design and décor echoes the majestic backdrop of the Cape’s coastline and is inspired by the neutral colour schemes found in the sand, sea and local fauna and flora. The property’s clean lines and stylish furnishings emulate the mother and daughter’s colonial heritage of Durban, into which they have added special details embracing their love of Africa in a subtle and elegant way.

Each spacious suite is designed with maximum privacy and includes a large bedroom and lounge area, a deluxe bathroom and a balcony. All rooms on the property enjoy uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Twelve Apostles, Clifton and Camps Bay. There is one two bedroom and one three bedroom suite for groups of travellers, those with families or for a longer stay. These also boast exquisitely finished living and dining areas, well equipped kitchens and private balconies with a jacuzzi overlooking the coastline.

The property is run by 28 year old Jess Latimer, an interior designer and stylist by trade who honed her design and decor skills refurbishing smaller properties in Chelsea, London.  She personally oversees the daily functioning of the property, even down to the buying and arranging of the flower arrangements, doing the daily food shopping and liaising with the kitchen on what will be offered to guests for breakfast each day. It is this attention to detail combined with the ease and sophistication of at stay at Cape View Clifton that ensures guests feel completely relaxed and pampered in this home away from home.

Rates start from ZAR 2700 on a B&B basis (approx £170 / $271)