Halcyon pairs John Jacob interiors and a private art collection with the freedom of your own Bantry Bay villa, supported by In Residence’s concierge team.
When Chanel hosted a private dinner in Cape Town, it chose Halcyon. The Bantry Bay residence, with interiors by John Jacob and a private art collection that includes works by William Kentridge, makes a compelling setting. And the appeal extends beyond a single night, with In Residence looking after the arrangements.
For anyone comparing luxury villas in Cape Town, Halcyon offers the freedom to live like a local on Cape Town’s Bantry Bay. Spend an afternoon by the pool while our chef prepares dinner, or head into the city with your private chauffeur.
Hotel service, with the pool to yourself
A good hotel makes a holiday easy. Someone takes care of the housekeeping, helps with dinner plans, and knows who to call when you want something arranged. Halcyon brings that support into a private residence, where the shared spaces belong to you.
Through In Residence’s concierge team, you can arrange a private chef or butler, have the kitchen stocked before arrival, and book wellness treatments at the villa, all with included housekeeping and a personal stay manager.
Your time with In Residence is planned around the level of service you want. For families, that means meals fit around your schedule and requirements. For friends, it means a long lunch can continue into the afternoon without anyone needing the table back. And the only children in the pool are the ones you brought with you.
John Jacob interiors and art worth spending time with
Cape Town-based interior architect John Jacob worked with the Atlantic-facing setting to create a deeply soothing space in tones of champagne and bronze. In the dining room, pale upholstered chairs surround a substantial table, and sheer curtains frame the ocean beyond. The terrace, with panoramic ocean views, allows the evening to move easily between indoors and out.
The art collection includes works by notable South African artists, such as William Kentridge. Staying in a house with art of this calibre gives you the pleasure of returning to it at your own pace. Over a week, a work can become as familiar as the view from your favorite chair.
For guests interested in Cape Town’s art scene, the collection is a useful starting point. In Residence can arrange private art tours through Brundyn Arts and Culture, opening up the city’s creative scene through gallery visits and access to artists’ studios and private collections.
Bantry Bay puts Cape Town within easy reach
Halcyon sits in Bantry bay, one of the Atlantic Seaboard’s most exclusive neighborhoods between Sea Point and Clifton. It’s a useful base for guests who want to explore Cape Town and come home to a secluded slice of oceanfront.
Clifton and Camps Bay are a short drive away. Sea Point offers cafés and restaurants, with the promenade for a morning walk along the ocean. The V&A Waterfront and Zeitz MOCAA are approximately 15 minutes away.
You can spend a day in the city or head further out to the Winelands – with all logistics arranged by the In Residence concierge team.
There is plenty to do nearby. But then again, there’s also a heated pool waiting at home.
Space for eight, without spending every moment together
Halcyon accommodates eight guests in four bedroom suites, each with a king-size bed. For a family or a group of friends, it offers privacy while still allowing space to spend time together alongside the pool, on the terrace, or in one of the home’s generous living rooms.
That freedom matters over a longer stay. A successful group holiday leaves room for different habits, whether you’re the person who wants to be out before sunrise or the one who takes breakfast at noon.
What does a day at Halcyon look like?
You might begin with coffee outside, then walk the promenade before the rest of the house is awake. Lunch is at one of Sea Point’s trendy new restaurants along the beachfront – or at home with a chef preparing a menu of local farm-to-table dishes.
By late afternoon, the terrace is a good reason to gather. There’s space for drinks overlooking the Atlantic, with an outdoor dining table if the evening turns into dinner. As it cools, settle around the fire pit – or have the chauffeur take you into the city for a night on Cape Town’s popular Bree Street.
Chanel chose Halcyon for a night – we recommend taking it for the summer.
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