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The travel lifestyle and how our hideaways are curated to your taste…

Readers' choice awards

If you’ve fallen in love with our hideaways and the precious memories they hold, share your vote!

It’s that time of year again: the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards survey is officially open and we are thrilled to have made the list!

Hideaways are personally chosen by our team for their outstanding architecture, beautiful interiors and unsurpassed locations… a curated collection that uplifts, inspires and appeals to your every sense, allowing you to escape the ordinary.

Voting is open now until Monday 30th June.

Safari

Pack the khakis, the juicy novels, the camera, and the cossies: our safari hideaways provide the rest. Embark on the perfect safari with our collection of Big Five accommodation, bush hideaways, and luxurious safari lodges. Surrounded by captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife, these exclusive Big 5 safari lodges offer the best safari in Africa for couples and adventure seekers alike.

Readers' choice awards

If you’ve fallen in love with our hideaways and the precious memories they hold, share your vote!

It’s that time of year again: the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards survey is officially open and we are thrilled to have made the list!

Voting is open now until Monday 30th June.

Safari

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!

Introducing Italy

Discover Italy through our eyes: our curated collection of whimsical castles, elegant palazzos, contemporary casas and restored masserias or farmhouses.

Introducing Italy

Discover Italy through our eyes: our curated collection of whimsical castles, elegant palazzos, contemporary casas and restored masserias or farmhouses.

South Africa

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.

Cape Town

Voted time and again as one of the best places in the world to visit, we marvel at the myriad attributes this magnificent city so generously displays. View More

West Coast

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

Garden Route

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

Karoo

Discover the Karoo’s rugged beauty and placid charm with our handpicked hideaways. From restored farmhouses to luxurious lodges, each one a unique and authentic experience. View More

Cape Winelands

This picturesque region, with its rolling vineyards and majestic mountain ranges, offers a delightful blend of nature, culture and indulgence. View More

Overberg

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this coastal area, featuring fynbos-clad mountains, pristine beaches and charming towns. View More

Discover Kenya

Authentic and romantic, Kenya awaits! Combine the magic of the idyllic island of Lamu, its narrow streets an historic blend of Arab, Persian and African influences, with Kenya’s safari experiences – a dream ending to an unforgettable trip to Africa.

Magical Mauritius

An island life of unparalleled bliss! Sharing our favourite tropical island escapes where luxury knows no bounds.

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.

We love to matchmake!

First, we’ll need the low-down on your ideal stay; are you seeking the ultimate beach house, a rambling Karoo farmstead, a sumptuous safari or a remote mountain cottage? Or, are you wide open to suggestion, just so long as it’s eccentrically gorgeous?! Your party – is it a crowd of old friends, a multi-generational family affair or just you and your one true love? Our knowledgeable Hideaway Consultants are passionate about ensuring they find you the perfect spot!

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Villa Lechlade

Situated in the tranquil suburb of Sandton, Villa Lechlade exudes affection. With its safari style and luxury service, the perfect Johannesburg escape unfolds View More

Blackwood House

Blackwood House is an enchanting suburban getaway, where the treetops encase an avant-garde glasshouse, overlooking the valley of Hout Bay, teetering on the slopes of Constantia Nek. View More

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The French life

A place on the map that needs little to no introduction: Bienvenue en France… the land of hot, buttery patisserie and all things effortlessly chic and beautiful. Discover the romance and glamour of France with our handpicked luxury accommodation. From elegant estates to historic châteaux we’ve selected the crème de la crème for you!

The French life

TAILOR MADE

We matchmake!

Our knowledgeable Hideaway Consultants will listen to your wish list, understand the dynamics of your group, and matchmake hideaways to satisfy your every holiday whim!

PERSONALLY CURATED

We review

Every single hideaway is reviewed in person before deciding whether it’s a fit for our portfolio. We have no formula or tick-list; a home simply needs ‘soul’ to crack the nod!

BEING HUMAN

We are real people

Team Perfect cares passionately about providing superb customer service. Call and you will always reach a real human being who wants to help you!

TAILOR MADE

We matchmake!

Our knowledgeable Hideaway Consultants will listen to your wish list, understand the dynamics of your group, and matchmake hideaways to satisfy your every holiday whim!

PERSONALLY CURATED

We review

Every single hideaway is reviewed in person before deciding whether it’s a fit for our portfolio. We have no formula or tick-list; a home simply needs ‘soul’ to crack the nod!

BEING HUMAN

We are real people

Team Perfect cares passionately about providing superb customer service. Call and you will always reach a real human being who wants to help you!

Islands

Longing for an idyllic island escape? Discover our favourite hideaways on the islands of Mauritius, Madagascar, the Maldives and Caribbean.

The perfect day

Enchanting venues for your wedding or celebration, from romantic hideaways to grand estates for lavish occasions.

Islands

Longing for an idyllic island escape? Discover our favourite hideaways on the islands of Mauritius, Madagascar, the Maldives and Caribbean.

The perfect day

Discover breathtaking venues and enchanting settings that provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding or celebratory event. Our curated properties offer a range of options, from intimate and romantic hideaways to grand estates for lavish occasions.

FOR SALE

Real estate

Seeking to invest in a characterful home with gorgeous interiors and in a spectacular location? Or considering selling the same? Our Invest Team is here to help!

SHOP

Shopping perfect

Our online shop is a reflection of the contemporary lifestyle we adore, bringing you the best of our handpicked collection of artisanal treats. Our sensorial postcard to you, stamped and signed with love from South Africa.

WEDNESDAY CLUB

Perfectly unplanned

Making last minute weekend plans or hoping to catch a special offer, then you will LOVE our Wednesday Club! Every Wednesday we share a selection of hideaways open for the coming weekend that can be booked at 30% off the nightly rate along with other exclusive offers.

FOR SALE

Real estate

Seeking to invest in a characterful home with gorgeous interiors and in a spectacular location? Or considering selling the same? Our Invest Team is here to help!

SHOP

Shopping perfect

WEDNESDAY CLUB

Perfectly unplanned

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.

The perfect story

List your property

We seek quality, characterful homes either in spectacular locations or with gorgeous interiors – or preferably both!

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Greyton Mountain House

True to tradition, every time the owners of Greyton Mountain House turn off the eastern motorway and drive the scenic road that winds and glides towards the quaint little village of Greyton. View More

Sunset Cove

There is something undeniably alluring about Kommetjie as a Southern Peninsula seaside destination. Its community of barefoot beachgoers, clusters of bungalows. View More

Perfect stories

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.

Hideaway

De Kruis: Untamed Tankwa Karoo

Heart-lifting spaces with a unique, humbling kind of magic. Read More

Hideaways

Schrywershoek: tranquil and timeless

Discover the seductive serenity of Schrywershoek Beach House, a sensitively restored fisherman’s cottage in the heart of the West Coast National Park on South Africa’s wild West Coast. Read more

Travel

Our curated collection in Europe and beyond

Europe and beyond

With a firm foothold in South Africa, we are now expanding and it’s time to share our handpicked collection of European home-away-from-home experiences. Read more

Travel

Introducing our island collection

Who doesn’t love an island holiday? There’s nothing quite like an escape to a heavenly isle surrounded by aquamarine waters and dotted with secret coves fringed by palm trees… so we’ve curated a small collection of our favourites. Read more

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY

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Lifestyles

Readers' choice awards

Safari

Readers' choice awards

Safari

Escapes for fellow escapists

Introducing Italy

Introducing Italy

Discover Kenya

Magical Mauritius

Discover Kenya

Magical Mauritius

We love to matchmake!

Just launched

Planning your next photoshoot?

The French life

The French life

TAILOR MADE

We matchmake!

PERSONALLY CURATED

We review

BEING HUMAN

We are real people

TAILOR MADE

We matchmake!

PERSONALLY CURATED

We review

BEING HUMAN

We are real people

Islands

The perfect day

Islands

The perfect day

FOR SALE

Real estate

SHOP

Shopping perfect

WEDNESDAY CLUB

Perfectly unplanned

FOR SALE

Real estate

SHOP

Shopping perfect

WEDNESDAY CLUB

Perfectly unplanned

The perfect story

The perfect story

List your property

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