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With just four sensational bedrooms that can be booked individually or all together, Hemingway House isn't exactly a hotel. Once a Masonic lodge, it was bought by Josie Hemingway who, after working with some of South Africa's best-known interior designers, welcomed her first guests in July 2001. En-suite bedrooms are stationed at the four corners of the house around a courtyard, which contains a swimming pool, sitting area, informal bar and vine-shaded arbour. Two bedrooms give directly on to the courtyard; the others are accessed from the beautiful open-plan living area with its hand-painted floors and eclectic, Afro-colonial decor. Continental breakfasts are served outside with views of Table Mountain, and for dinner Hemingway will book you a table at one of Cape Town's finest restaurants. Should you wish to order in, the dining room, kitchen and housekeeper are at your disposal.
WHEN TO GO
February, when the weather is perfect and the crowds have left after the Christmas and New Year rush
WHICH ROOM TO BOOK
The west bedroom at the front of the house is the largest, with a curtained four-poster bed and views of Table Mountain
CONTACT
Hemingway House, 1 Lodge Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town 8001, South Africa (00 27 21 461 1857; www.hemingwayhouse.co.za). Doubles about £70-£100; whole house, which sleeps eight, about £280-£400 per night, with staff
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