PERFECT HIDEAWAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA: BOOK 3

This third volume of Perfect Hideaways in South Africa feels like a balm for the soul – and our times. In the five years since the second book was published, the world has changed beyond measure. And of course, the ways in which people prefer to travel and choose to spend time with close family and friends. Luckily, Perfect Hideaways’ passion for seeking out the most extraordinary havens that offer unique experiences remains unchanged. In fact, the holy trinity of great architecture, fabulous interiors and unique locations feels more heightened and relevant than ever. From bush to beach, wilderness to semi-desert, farm to wildlife conservancy and lagoons to rivers, this book showcases an exceptional range of Perfect Hideaways escapes to suit every predilection. By virtue of their spectacular settings, a stay in these private homes, farms and retreats creates precious memories in places where the pace of life is slower, the sky a little bluer and the holiday experience otherworldly.

Helen Untiedt, curator and co-founder of Perfect Hideaways, has spent the past 20 years travelling the back roads, coastlines and bushveld of southern Africa to find dream homes tucked away in beautiful locations. Often remarkable and unexpected, yet effortlessly comfortable, each one is handpicked by her for a ‘sense of soul’ that uplifts and inspires. Quintessentially South African, they are bound to have you coming back time and again, inviting you to experience a world so different from everyday life.

Kerryn Fischer is a South African writer, stylist and inveterate traveller. Although her first love was magazines, she has headed up her own content business for the past 15 years where her ability to sniff out the beauty in everything from food to fashion, lifestyle, homes and the latest travel destinations keeps her inspired.