Ellengate Guest House

Ellensgate Guest House Jacaranda tree has been invaded by a bougainvillea which is photographed by many tourists during the month of October when in full bloom. This property was acquired by Dr Jack Holloway, on a public auction in 1923. Holloway was a government economist, politician, socialite and University of Pretoria professor.

The Hostess of Ellengate Guest House Tienie, the wife of Jack, was a well-known Afrikaans nursery poet. The family had three daughters and a last-born son. When playing outside in the garden each child had a special spot. Soon the area at the pedestrian gate, on the corner of the property, became the place where the family's eldest daughter, Ellen, used to play. Ellen died of glandular fever at the age of fourteen. The family then started to refer to the property as Ellensgate in honor of their beloved one.

The current owners were so touched by this story that they decided to continue the Holloway tradition, by creating this beautiful Ellensgate Guest House with amazing accomodation.

The upper story was added in 1923 to change the quaint cottage into a mansion. The Ellensgate 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.

This accomodation is offered with elegance and has the facilities for the guests to feel comfortable whilst they stay.

The accomodation offers 3 suites with coffee station, internet service, tv, study, air conditioned and well thats just a few of the things they have to offer.

Not too far from the Ellensgate Accommodation there is a small little shopping complex which provides the guests with an atm, dry cleaners and restaurants.