Location: South Africa » Gauteng » Tshwane » Pretoria Environs » PretoriaEllensgate Guest HouseLuxury Guest house in PretoriaDescriptionThis quaint rondavel-style double storey home was built originally roundabout 1915 as a single storey by one Jameson, who during that time, was the city engineer of Pretoria. The house was built with solid slate with an original thatch roof. Jameson was also the culprit who was responsible for the import and mass planting of the Jacaranda trees in Pretoria, which gave the capital of South Africa the nickname of "Jacaranda city". He also planted a Jacaranda tree on his property which, today, is one of the biggest and oldest Jacaranda trees in Pretoria. The upper storey was added in 1923 to change the quaint cottage into a mansion. The property was sold to Mr. Brent, a government official in 1953. His wife was a well-known piano teacher who had a piano in almost every room. Brent-Wessels is also the composer of many traditional Afrikaans songs like, "Ken jy die land waar die Boerevolk woon". A fire burnt down the thatch roof in the 1970's. It was almost a ruin, waiting to be demolished, when the current owners saw its potential and bought the property in 1995. With love, tender care, and a passion, Ellensgate was once again restored to her former glory of the previous century. Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 |   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star GradingFacilitiesAccommodation Facilities Dernier Suite
| | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath and are equiped with: - coffee station
- telephone
- wireless internet connection
- tv
- fridge
- study
- hair dryers
- air conditioner
| | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath. | Brent Suite | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath and are equiped with: - coffee station
- telephone
- wireless internet connection
- tv
- fridge
- study
- hair dryers
- air conditioner
| | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath. | Jameson Suite | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath and are equiped with: - coffee station
- telephone
- wireless internet connection
- tv
- fridge
- study
- hair dryers
- air conditioner
| | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath. | Van Vollenhoven Suite | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath and are equiped with: - coffee station
- telephone
- wireless internet connection
- tv
- fridge
- study
- hair dryers
- air conditioner
| | | Rooms are en-suite with both shower and bath. |
Directions849 Church Street, Arcadia
We are situated on the SW corner of Church and Eastwood Streets. The entrance is in Eastwood Street.
From Johannesburg/Pietersburg N1 take the Pretoria/Witbank N4 Off ramp to Pretoria. Pass a few traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic light into Eastwood Street (at the USA Embassy on you left). Our entrance is the last on your left hand before the next street (Church Street). We are diagonally across the up market Eastwood Village.
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