ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
Perfect Hideaways
Handpicked for their outstanding architecture, gorgeous interiors and unsurpassed locations, our hideaways allow you to escape the ordinary. A curated collection that uplifts, inspires and appeals to your every sense.
Lifestyles
The travel lifestyle and how our hideaways are curated to your taste…
Escape to the countryside with Perfect Hideaways. Enjoy charming cottages, luxurious farmhouses, and serene landscapes, offering the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and tranquility away from the everyday hustle. View More
Explore the West Coast
The Cape’s West Coast has a way of slowing time. A mere hour from Cape Town, the landscape softens into windswept dunes, wild Atlantic beaches, fishing villages and vast skies that stretch forever.
Here, days unfold to the rhythm of the tides – morning walks along deserted shores, oysters enjoyed with sandy feet, and afternoons spent watching kite surfers dance across turquoise lagoons. From the whitewashed cottages of Churchhaven to the lagoon-side hideaways of Langebaan, life is measured in sunsets, sea air and simple pleasures.
Soulful African safaris
Pack the khakis, the juicy novels and the camera: our handpicked Big Five safari experiences provide the rest. Embark on an extraordinary adventure, planned together with our experienced Bespoke Travel team, to our collection of bush hideaways and luxurious safari lodges.
Whether you’re travelling together as a multigenerational family or dreaming of a romantic honeymoon, our exclusive lodges offer personalised Big Five wildlife safaris in Africa. Imagine thrilling game drives, guided bush walks, lantern-lit dinners under the stars… We are passionate about safaris and love nothing more than sharing our on-the-ground experiences with you.
Revered as one of the most captivating countries to explore, we’re passionate about our South African portfolio. Design your ideal South African holiday or weekend escape with Perfect Hideaways’ luxury accommodation selection. From dreamy seaside escapes to rambling farms or rustic off-the-grid cottages, we offer a delectable smorgasbord of unique and beautiful properties in the most sought-after destinations across the country.
Our West Coast hamlets offer an immersive experience. Choose from cosy fisherman’s cottages to multigenerational family beach houses… some delightfully simple, others deceptively luxurious. View More
With its lush forests, mountains, pretty coastal roads and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Garden Route exceeds all our expectations when it comes to taking the scenic route. View More
This picturesque region, with its rolling vineyards and majestic mountain ranges, offers a delightful blend of nature, culture and indulgence. View More
Introducing Italy
Discover Italy through our eyes: our curated collection of whimsical castles, elegant palazzos, contemporary casas and restored masserias or farmhouses.
Escapes for fellow escapists
The Perfect Hideaways team travels far and wide to find extraordinary holiday escapes for fellow escapists. Our curated portfolio of soulful farms, cottages, lodges, villas and boutique hotels each hold a unique character, beauty and charm. Let us transport you to a place that appeals to your every sense!
Revered as one of the most captivating countries to venture to, we’re patriotic about our South African portfolio. From dreamy seaside escapes to rustic, off-the-grid cottages in the most sought-after destinations across the country. View More
Cue the coconut palms, the coral reefs, the squeaky white sands and warm, tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. Experience the ultimate treasure trove of exclusive properties, in some of the most beautiful locations in Mozambique. View More
Discover Kenya
Authentic and romantic, Kenya awaits! Experience the magic of Lamu island, with its narrow streets and ancient forts an historic blend of Arab, Persian and African influences. Traditional dhows sail the Indian Ocean breezes, donkeys clip clop through the market and beach days are languid, its Indian Ocean waters balmy. Combined with Kenya’s safari experiences, this is the ultimate combination, offering a dream ending to an unforgettable trip to Africa.
Magical Mauritius
An island life of unparalleled bliss! Where island luxury knows no bounds, we’d love to share our favourite tropical island escapes amid a myriad blues. Discover the magic of Mauritius with Perfect Hideaways’ collection of handpicked luxury accommodation offerings. From private villas to beachfront bungalows, we have consciously curated a selection of unique and beautiful properties in some of the most breathtaking locations on the island.
An island life of unparalleled bliss! Sharing our favourite tropical island escapes where luxury knows no bounds.
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Islands
Longing for an idyllic island escape? Discover our favourite hideaways on the islands of Mauritius, Madagascar, the Maldives and Caribbean.
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The perfect story
Helen Untiedt, curator and co-founder of Perfect Hideaways, has spent the past 20 years travelling together with her husband David through the back roads, coastlines and bushveld of southern Africa, discovering dream destinations tucked away in beautiful locations. Each one reveals its unique attributes, many outlandish and unexpected, yet they are always effortlessly comfortable.
Helen has handpicked every hideaway for its ‘sense of soul’. Quintessentially South African, they share an unspoken history with you, that’s as pacifying as it is inspiring. Enticing you to return time and again, experiencing a world of curiosity and serenity.
Travel blogs to uplift and inspire you! Each one is put together by our passionate teams of writers and curators who travel the back roads in search of the perfect route to find the perfect hideaway for you.