Description
These historic cottages lie on one of the oldest farms in the Strandveld which was established in 1742. The Strandveld patriarch Matthys Rostock Lourens received grazing rights here on 21 February 1757, and the Cape Government in 1836 registered the land formally in the name of his son Matthys Johannes Lourens. The farmstead consists of four typical Strandveld buildings built according to the typical vernacular style. The oldest houses probably date back to the middle of the 18th century while the youngest to 1939/40.
The cottages have been carefully restored for the modern-day visitor. The name originates from the skull of a Black Rhino which was found in this area many years ago and is still being preserved in the Springfield Estate museum.
Booking Restrictions
Base number of people per unit 4
Maximum number of people per unit 4
Features & Useful Information
- 1 bathroom with WC and shower
- 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds
- Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas
- Facility is not situated near the sea
- Hot water & refrigeration
- No facilities to charge cell phone, batteries etc
- No smoking
- Serviced every 3 days (fresh towels and bedding)
- Solar panels for lighting, & gas for cooking
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