09:30 OneEighty
Cuisine Harvest Breakfast
Begin the day with breakfast overlooking the Atlantic, where seasonal ingredients, fresh juices and Cape flavours provide an easy introduction to the day ahead.
An Immersive Exploration Of
South Africa’s Finest Boutique Vintages
Spend a day discovering South African wine through the collection, the cellar and the stories behind the bottles, guided by the team who know them best.
Your Curated Journey With Ellerman House
Curated Journeys offer a more personal way to experience Ellerman House. Inspired by the house’s passions for art, wine, cuisine, wellness, and discovery, each experience is thoughtfully designed around your individual interests and preferences. From slow mornings to immersive evenings, every moment is intended to unfold naturally, entirely at your own rhythm and pace.
What Draws You to Ellerman House?
Liquid Gold: A Symphony of Terroir, Heritage and Craft
Explore South Africa's rich winemaking heritage through one of the country's most significant private wine collections, comprising more than 10,000 bottles. From rare vintages and established producers to newer voices shaping the industry today, this experience offers a closer look at the people, places and traditions behind South African wine.
11:00 The Cape Floral Walk
Botanical Exploration
Take a walk through the indigenous gardens that surround the house and overlook the Atlantic coastline. Along the way, discover the fynbos species that form part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the world's most distinctive botanical regions. The experience offers a deeper understanding of the landscape that influences so much of the Cape's food, wine and natural character.
Discovery
13:00 Midday Leisure
Stillness Afternoon Pause
Spend time beside the pool or find a quiet corner of the house to relax. If you feel peckish, the guest pantry offers a selection of freshly prepared snacks and refreshments throughout the day.
16:00 The Wine Gallery
Wine Interactive Tasting
Step into the Wine Gallery for a guided tasting that explores the depth and diversity of South African wine. Led by the house wine team, the experience may include vertical tastings, rare vintages and a closer look at the stories behind some of the country's most respected producers. Along the way, you'll also discover the architecture and design that make the gallery such a distinctive part of Ellerman House.
17:30 Bar Roc
Sunset Sips
As the sun begins to touch the horizon, settle into Bar Roc overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine or the daily sommelier tasting while watching the changing colours of the ocean and sky. With music drifting through the house and conversation unfolding around you, it is one of the most relaxed moments of the day.
Wine
19:00 Dinner at Curate
Terroir Driven Dining
End the day at Curate, where a seasonal tasting menu is paired with carefully selected wines from the collection. Together, the dishes and wines offer a thoughtful introduction to the flavours, regions and traditions that continue to shape contemporary South African cuisine.
CuisineWhere Inspiration Becomes Your Stay At Ellerman House
Whether your interests lie in art, wine, cuisine, wellbeing or simply taking time to slow down, your experience begins here. Speak with our reservations team to personalise your stay, save this itinerary for later or share it with someone planning a visit to Cape Town.