Skydance is a delightfully modern family home in Bishopscourt, an exclusive neighbourhood near one of Cape Town’s oldest wine-growing regions. With sweeping panoramas of Table Mountain’s slopes and the vineyards that climb them, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens nearby, and the ocean in the distance – and only a 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre – the location is exceptionally well-placed. The home is stylish but unpretentious, with superior fixtures, large open-plan interiors, and perfect outdoor entertainment areas. Book a stay for a family retreat or a celebratory getaway, Skydance will spoil everyone, with oodles of space and views for days.
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This contemporary farmhouse-style home is furnished in natural materials and shades of white. There's a light, airy feel to the spaces, which are fluid and uncluttered, with large windows and foldaway doors. Two lounges flanking the central area open to the garden and pool area; the kitchen has everything you need, and there's plenty of casual seating. Meditate on the patio, enjoy a barbecue, play pool in the entertainment room/veranda, or cosy up in the lounge for a relaxed evening.
Four rooms on the upper level have views of Kirstenbosch gardens. Two have double beds and large en-suite bathrooms with deep tubs; the second pair are smaller, perfect for children. Two further double rooms downstairs have en-suite bathrooms that open to the garden or the broad patio/entertainment area. Everything is impeccable – designed with a minimalist touch and a smart sense of comfort.
Cape Town is a mecca for all lovers of the outdoors, and for culture vultures too. With Table Mountain and two oceans as its ever-present backdrops, there's plenty to see and do. Enjoy the well-developed food and wine scene, museum and art culture, vibrant night life, and beaches and mountain trails too many to name. Don't miss Boulder's Beach (with the penguins), a hike or cable-car up Table Mountain, sundowners at Camp's Bay, and wine-tasting at a Constantia vineyard.
Here, you're just steps away from an entrance to Kirstenbosch, Cape Town's famous botanical gardens and home to some of the prettiest flora on the planet, an art gallery and two restaurants.
Nearby Constantia, where you can sample wine at some of the country’s most gorgeous estates, built in classic Cape Dutch style. The wines are world-class; the views unforgettable.
It's exclusive-use only, so you'll need a group large enough to make the most of six bedrooms. Two of the upstairs rooms are smaller and designed with children in mind – worth noting if you're all adults.
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Skydance Villa can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Skydance Villa or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Skydance Villa start from around $230, or US$230, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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