Clifton is famous not only for its immaculate and classy accommodation but for its four distinct beaches, separated by large boulders. The pearly-white sands are gently caressed by the turquoise waves, and are the ideal location for a film shoot or just to see and be seen by the rich and beautiful in this upmarket suburb.

Although not very imaginatively named, Clifton's 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th beaches are utterly beautiful, making them the main attraction to this otherwise pass-through town. Staying in one of Clifton's many high-class apartments or villas ensures quiet evenings with stunning sunsets all to yourself, as the masses who crowd the beaches in the summer months usually hop off to the neighbouring suburb of Camps Bay for the evening. Clifton has no shops and few restaurants, but the beauty of staying in this elite suburb far outweighs the sometimes impossible parking fiasco on Victoria Road.

Clifton is a minute's drive from Camps Bay and about 5minutes from Cape Town's city centre. Both can be reached on foot or in a car, although we recommend that if you are staying in Clifton during the summer to use taxis to get round rather than a hire car, as parking in this area is virtually impossible.

Clifton accommodation is spectacular, with its impossibly beautiful scenery and its locality, close to shops, business and the unsurpassed beaches. If you are after an apartment which will take your breath away and is bound to impress, then Clifton is designed for you.

Clifton homes all perch precariously on the cliffs which make this suburb spectacular. There are two styles of accommodation here, those above Victoria Road and those below it. Above Victoria road are generally more sedate and older in architectural style. By no means does this entail crumbling plaster and delicate plumbing! Clifton is an incredibly upmarket suburb and all accommodation here reflects this atmosphere.

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Villa Vereguth
This is an upper-Clifton home which is located in a cul-de-sac, providing peace and quiet in an otherwise busy vacation spot. The apartment is only two minutes away from the breaking surf of the four Clifton beaches. The villa itself has four bedrooms, a gourmet-style kitchen, an enormous balcony overlooking the sea, and its own private movie theatre. This apartment is perfect for a family or for a film crew looking for a perfect shooting- or rental-accommodation.

21 la Corniche
This is a perfect example of lower-Clifton accommodation. With two enormous bedrooms and direct access to the beach, la Corniche is perfect beachside accommodation in one of Cape Town's classiest suburbs. With open plan living and uninterrupted views of the sea, you are free to entertain or just languish in the ample space in one of the most sought after villas in Cape Town. The amenities in the apartment ensure that boredom never even enters the equation when staying at this luxurious Clifton accommodation.