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Shoot Locations
Discover sun-drenched coastlines that span the shores of two oceans, plus some of the most stylish homes and safari lodges with a truly remarkable scope of interior styles as a backdrop for your next film or photography shoot…
Looking for miles of white sand? Fisherman’s cottage? Cliffside locations with sea views? Our South African coastline straddles two very different regions, from the tropical East Coast on the Indian Ocean to the rugged Atlantic Ocean coastline, with the glamour of Cape Town’s beaches in between.
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An extraordinary Hermanus hideaway, sensitively rooted to the land
Stone Hous...
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The West Coast National Park’s secret gem at Schrywershoek
Situated just sout...
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Contemporary, family friendly beach house on the cliffs
A sensitively restore...
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Memories of seaside holidays are made here
Once a Scandinavian-style boathous...
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Stylish seaside living in Hermanus
A contemporary seaside beauty with its own...
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Unashamedly relaxed barefoot living, West Coast beach house style
Casa Blu, o...
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Graceful Dame of Eastcliff
Generations of families have enjoyed the captivati...
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Nostalgic yet new, a much-loved Hermanus hideaway
A recently renovated, tripl...
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A truly unique beach house on the shoreline of Llandudno
A bona fide Atlantic...
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A Southern Peninsula seaside escape with the African penguin colonies
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Discover luxurious villas, historic farmhouses and stylish cottages, each with picture postcard views of the Cape Winelands vineyards and mountains surrounding Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Tulbagh.
Discover luxurious villas, historic farmhouses and stylish cottages, each with picture postcard views of the Cape Winelands vineyards and mountains surrounding Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Tulbagh.
With over 2,850 kilometres (1,770 miles) of coast stretching along this southern tip of Africa, South Africa’s shoot locations offer the most diverse ocean views in the world, with the added benefit of being able to base yourself in luxury accommodation for the duration of the shoot. Choose from Cape Town’s spectacularly beautiful ocean views or the wilder shorelines of the rugged West Coast, to the fynbos-bordered bays of the Overberg and Garden Route and tropical KwaZulu-Natal.
Whether it’s Table Mountain, the lofty peaks of the Cape Winelands, the undulating coastline of the Overberg or dramatic Cederberg and Karoo landscapes that you’re looking for, Perfect Hideaways has a mountain view location for every brief. Imagine combining this setting with historic farmsteads, Cape Dutch Manor Houses, contemporary city villas, humble country cottages or even a beach house with mountain views. Expect jaw-dropping vistas, spectacular light no matter the season and unique settings.
South Africa’s 2,850 km coastline offers diverse ocean views, from Cape Town’s beauty to the rugged West Coast, Overberg, Garden Route, and tropical KwaZulu-Natal, all with luxury accommodations for shoots.
Perfect Hideaways offers mountain view locations, from Table Mountain to the Cape Winelands, featuring historic farmsteads, Cape Dutch manor houses, city villas, country cottages, and beach houses with stunning vistas.
From traditional farmhouses steeped in history to contemporary wine farms, we have a broad mix of idyllic rural settings in our portfolio. Some are working farms, some not, but all are located in tranquil landscapes with beautiful views, whether you’re in search of rolling pastures, vineyards or rustic charm.
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Sometimes in the middle of nowhere, awaits an unexpected surprise. High Country ...
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The West Coast National Park’s secret gem at Schrywershoek
Situated just sout...
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An African farm meets Garden Route coastal idyll
Tucked into the foothills on...
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House in the wilderness
Sensitively restored, this charming 200-year-old farm...
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Old-world charm in a whimsical wonderland
An elegant Sir Herbert Baker-style ...
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Immaculately restored Cape Dutch gem
A superbly private oasis hidden in a va...
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When a vision of transforming something old into something new arrives – a...
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It’s hard to imagine that a house with such an elegant flow and balance, was onc...
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It takes an extraordinary kind of place to stir up nostalgia so wittingly, witho...
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We have a real love of old farms and picture perfect country settings. On arriva...
Our portfolio of artists’ homes offers everything from utterly quirky and often colourful escapes, to stand-out interiors showcasing a carefully curated private collection or artisanal craft, sculpture and even ceramics. Looking for graffiti? Sculpture gardens? Home of a famous artist? You’ll find it here!
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An African farm meets Garden Route coastal idyll
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Classic Cape farmhouse style at the foot of Kirstenbosch Gardens
With interio...
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An iconic urban escape
Located in the magnificent Mutual Heights building, se...
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Bathed in light, halfway to the clouds on the Robberg peninsula, Lalapanzi is a ...
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Suspended on steep mountain slopes over Cape Town’s iconic Atlantic Seaboard is ...
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When considering all of the abounding attributes Plettenberg Bay has to offer as...
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We are huge fans of Veronique Susman’s gorgeous style and it is evident in the l...
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It’s hard to imagine that a house with such an elegant flow and balance, was onc...
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The reputable property owners of Dawn Villa had a vision for their family, and h...
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A colourful, characterful, Atlantic Seaboard beach bungalow nestled upon the lea...
We specialise in lived-in heritage homes, where history and authenticity blend seamlessly with the comforts of today’s lifestyle. Each one is unique and with a deep sense of nostalgia.
We specialise in lived-in heritage homes, where history and authenticity blend seamlessly with the comforts of today’s lifestyle. Each one is unique and with a deep sense of nostalgia.
Natural beauty
Discover secret southern Africa through our eyes: we do cosmopolitan Cape Town and its magnificent mountainous backdrop, natural forest, sub-tropical estuaries, Cape Winelands, rolling wheat fields, desolate coastlines, scenic splendour on the Garden Route, semi-desert Karoo landscapes, blue skies and wild bushveld…
Need semi-desert, lush gardens and forests or rolling grasslands? Pretty coastal coves, long beaches, glorious gorges, mountain peaks and wild open spaces? You’ll find it all here. View More
Ultimate car shoot location? Need a long drive through grasslands, forest or an avenue of trees leading to a beautiful property? Farm track or 4×4? We have them all. View More
We’ve got you sorted here: whether you’re seeking never-been-seen-before locations from lush hillsides to semi-desert, winding rivers, desolate seascapes, mountain eyries, hidden valleys or forests. View More
Gentle farm streams, mountain rivers with cascading waterfalls, tea-coloured pools in wild landscapes, little known waterways in city forests, rivers running through fertile valleys: you name it, we can find it. View More
South Africa’s treehouse trend began with safari lodges, but because of our mild weather the rise of the urban treehouse is gaining momentum. Some glam, some rustic, but all magical!. View More
Glorious sunshine makes glorious gardens and there’s no doubt about it, the Cape’s fynbos gardens are the world’s most intriguing. But we also have formal gardens, wild gardens, sculpture gardens, Alice-in-Wonderland-style gardens. View More
Captivated by the Karoo? Characterised by ancient rock formations and scrubby yet remarkably resilient plants bursting into flower when rains come, this semi-desert landscape is simply remarkable. View More
A plethora of architecturally striking homes line our Cape coastline, yet inner city urban escapes and safari lodges offer equally exciting options. We know all the architects. All you need to do is send us a visual brief…
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Stylish seaside living in Hermanus
A contemporary seaside beauty with its own...
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Graceful Dame of Eastcliff
Generations of families have enjoyed the captivati...
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Nostalgic yet new, a much-loved Hermanus hideaway
A recently renovated, tripl...
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A truly unique beach house on the shoreline of Llandudno
A bona fide Atlantic...
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A Monolithic Masterpiece!
Villa Intaba is an extraordinary Cape Town residenc...
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The stuff of childhood dreams: Constantia’s stylish treehouse
Arriving at The...
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An iconic urban escape
Located in the magnificent Mutual Heights building, se...
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On the shores of the Langebaan lagoon, Kinsail Beach Villa beckons you in to its...
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Arriving at Samadhi is like entering into a lavish, private sanctuary in one of ...
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The reputable property owners of Dawn Villa had a vision for their family, and h...
Need a rim-flow pool with a mountain or sea view? Will it be a sleek lap pool, eco-pool or 70’s bean-shaped pool? A natural grey, bright blue or even a pink pool? South Africa can offer a swimming pool in every shape, size or colour in a multitude of landscapes, many of which are in convenient urban locations but with striking views. In fact, you’ll find it hard to choose!
From striking architectural marvels and inner-city glamour, to quirky artists’ homes and characterful beach houses, Cape Town offers film and shoot locations in every design style, along with pristine beaches and dramatic mountain settings. Our cityscapes are both contemporary and historic, many with views of the mountain and sea, making our shoot locations unrivalled in southern Africa for their sheer diversity, along with superb weather almost year-round.
South Africa offers swimming pools in every shape, size, and colour, from sleek lap pools to eco-pools, set in diverse landscapes with striking mountain or sea views, often in convenient urban locations.
Cape Town offers diverse shoot locations, from architectural marvels and quirky homes to pristine beaches and dramatic mountain settings, with cityscapes featuring mountain and sea views and year-round superb weather.
Brands who love our locations
Have a brief from a top-end retailer, sports, fashion, decor shoot? Reality show or blockbuster series? Here are some of the clients who have enjoyed working with us…
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Themes
No matter your theme – be it Nordic, French, classic or neutral – Perfect Hideaways has a location for every interior and exterior style set in a myriad different landscapes – a dream for photographers, filmmakers or creative directors.
Comfortably minimalist, often white or neutral and always soothing on the eye, the elements of our Nordic-style locations can be as uncluttered or gently nurturing as you like. View More
With a French history dating back to the 17th century in our Cape Winelands, the French influence is strong. Coupled with great weather, why not choose the Cape instead of France? View More
Looking for large properties with gracious gardens and magnificent views that are easily accessible within the city? You’ll be spoilt for choice here in South Africa. View More
You’ll discover a plethora of neutral interiors in our Inner city apartments, beach villas, manor houses and country farms, each with a palette of gentle, calming hues. View More
Home to some of the most stylish safari lodges in Africa, our bush locations are surprisingly diverse with convenient air access and road networks for back-up teams and equipment.
Looking for an idyllic island setting with dreamy beaches and crystal clear aquamarine waters? Discover our handpicked locations on the tropical islands of Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Maldives and Caribbean.
Home to some of the most stylish safari lodges in Africa, our bush locations are surprisingly diverse with convenient air access and road networks for back-up teams and equipment.
Looking for an idyllic island setting with dreamy beaches and crystal clear aquamarine waters? Discover our handpicked locations on the tropical islands of Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Maldives and Caribbean.
List your shoot location
If you wish to list your hideaway, farm, apartment or villa for shoots, we’d love to hear from you!
List your shoot location
If you wish to list your hideaway, farm, apartment or villa for shoots, we’d love to hear from you!