If you think of your own prerequisites of Plettenberg Bay, and what constitutes an idyllic luxury getaway along the Garden Route, the archetypal seaside elements come to mind. It’ll be a barefoot skip away from the shoreline, with views of the ocean and the mountains. Proximity to the main hub of the town, yet perfectly secluded from the crowds. It’ll offer enough space for the whole clan to congregate, with plenty of quiet pockets to retreat to. It’ll be open and airy, stylishly invigorating and lavishly pacifying. It’ll be everything that Hamptons House is, along the iconic Beachy Head.
With all of the essential boxes ticked, and the seven bedrooms allocated to all twenty of your multigenerational guests, there’s more to the mix of this magnificent beach hideaway. Taking every potential wish on the lists of the travelling tribe, the owners of Hamptons House have lived and learned the principles of perfect beach house living. There’s a spacious walk-in fridge to accommodate the crowd and every discerning palate. The kitchen doesn’t hold back on its functionality either. Two dishwashers and labelled cupboards for your convenience. Fully-equipped with all of the right appliances for the baker and feast-maker in the family.
Lovely living, dining, and entertaining spaces throughout the levels of the home. A rooftop terrace that delivers 360-degree views of the landscape. A cocooned courtyard with a swimming pool that shares a unique view of the valley and cliff face. A cinema room, a games room, a steam and massage room. A sauna and a gym. The home is very versatile with the weather conditions. Letting the natural elements do their thing, while you do yours. A wooden walkway 25m from the property, meanders its way down to the beach where you’ll be spending a large chunk of your holiday time.
Slow beach days and movie marathons
When you don’t feel like the hassle of setting up your spot on the beach, a lovely team of staff will arrange a beach bar for you. Parasols and blankets, cushions, loungers and lilos. Cooler boxes stocked with your chosen beverages. Snacks served and ice aplenty. All you have to do is the swimming, the tanning, the game playing and the boarding.
Of course there will be those times when you venture into town for some socialising and deli sourcing. Café lingering and the occasional boutique browsing. Perhaps some golf, mountain biking, hiking or horse riding. But you’ll look forward to the days when you get to enjoy the pleasures of being at home. Never suffering from any cabin fever, with its ample spaces to lounge about in. The ambience of Hamptons House is delightfully laidback, yet has a way of making you feel deliciously spoiled. And isn’t that exactly what is sitting top of the prerequisite list, for your annual family gathering in Plett?
Written by Colleen Ogilvie