Lumara New Luxury Family Villa in Cape Town · Fresnaye

Absolutely — it's the whole reason we built it. Lumara has a heated pool, outdoor monkey bars, a dedicated play deck and shaded outdoor space, and the kitchen, dining and lounge open straight onto the pool and play area, so you can keep an eye on the children from almost anywhere. It sits in a safe, gated and wind-free part of Fresnaye. In the interest of full honesty, the one thing to flag is the stone steps down to the pool — worth keeping an eye on with the very littlest ones.

Six bedrooms and six bathrooms, sleeping up to eleven guests comfortably.

Yes. The Atlantic stays cold year-round, so the private pool is heated for swimming in any season.

Fresnaye is one of Cape Town's quietest, most secure and most sought-after suburbs — sitting right alongside Bantry Bay and Clifton, among the most prestigious and exclusive addresses in South Africa. The villa has a modern security system, and a private security guard is stationed right next to the house around the clock.

Clifton's beaches are about five minutes by car, with Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront around ten. The Sea Point promenade, tennis courts, Pilates studios, gyms and many of the city's best restaurants are all on foot or just minutes away.

Yes — Fresnaye is famously sheltered from Cape Town's south-easter, which makes long days outside genuinely enjoyable. It's a rarity on the Atlantic Seaboard.

You'll barely notice it. Lumara runs on its own solar power with a large battery backup, so the villa stays bright, connected and comfortable straight through South Africa's load-shedding — lights, Wi-Fi, kitchen and pool all keep running. It also means your stay is greener and very nearly self-sufficient.

Wonderfully so. Cape Town winters (roughly June–August) are mild and green, and Fresnaye is one of the city's most sheltered, wind-free pockets — so days outside stay pleasant. Lumara is made for the long stay: a heated pool you can swim year-round, an indoor gas fireplace and sauna for cosy evenings, a separate studio with high-speed internet for working remotely, and housekeeping five days a week. Many guests settle in for two to three weeks or more — just ask us about reduced weekly and long-stay rates. (It's equally perfect as a winter-sun escape over the European winter, December to February — Cape Town's glorious summer.)

Housekeeping and service five days a week, air-conditioning in every bedroom, a private sauna, and a garage for two cars (1.90 m height limit). Book directly with us and you'll also arrive to a fridge stocked with drinks, on us.

Just about everything — housekeeping and service five days a week, every one of the villa's amenities, and your electricity. Because Lumara runs on its own solar power, electricity (normally the single biggest running cost of a Cape Town villa) is on the house. Only optional extras like spa treatments, a private chef or private dining are charged separately, and always agreed with you up front. Our team also genuinely appreciate tips — we suggest at least 10 USD per day.

Yes — a minimum stay of three nights applies.

Lumara welcomes its first guests from 18 December 2026. Send us an enquiry with your dates and the number of guests, and we'll come straight back to you.