What Our Accommodation Consist Of

 

A Little History

Skitterland, previously known as Cedrus Deodara Tree"Hibernia" or the "Doktershuis" (doctor’s house) dates back to 5 April 1860. From 1919 to 1926 the house was inhabited, first by Dr Hayden and then by Dr Stegmann. The stand boasts a Cedrus Deodara tree, imported from the Swiss Alps and planted by Mrs Stegmann. This is the only surviving tree of the original consignment of cedars that reached Sutherland. Two trees - seedlings of this tree - now stand, one on the church square and the other at the Louw-House Museum.

Our Units

The building houses five luxury suites which are equipped, among others, with a plasma screen TV, MNet/DSTV, fireplace (except Sagittarius), heaters, under floor heating and coffee facilities.

In each suite there are electric blankets, down duvets and woollen blankets.

Our five suites are named Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Taurus and Hibernia. The first four suites pay homage to the item that put Sutherland on the world map, namely SALT or Southern African Large Telescope. The latter is called Hibernia in honour of the original name of the building.

Safe undercover parking is available for each unit.

For your hostess, Helanne, it is a special treat to be able to welcome guests with a glass of Muskadel from her private collection just so you can feel extra welcome and special. Personal service all the way!

 

Suite Shower Bath BBQ Kitchen Lounge DSTV Parking Coffee & Tea Towels & Linen Bed & Breakfast Self-Catering Aircon or Fan Price
Sharing Single
Sagittarius - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - R350-00 R550-00
Aries Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - R400-00 R600-00
Libra - Yes - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - R325-00 R525-00
Taurus Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - R400-00 R600-00
Hibernia Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R480-00 R650-00

Deposit

A 50% deposit is needed to secure and confirm your booking.

Banking Detail

For our banking detail to fascillitate payment of deposit, please refer to our Contact page for contact detail.

Discount Rates

A 5% discount will apply under these conditions;

  1. Your securing deposit of 50% of the total cost is paid timeously,
  2. You stay and pay for two or more nights over weekends,
  3. You stay and pay for one or more nights Monday to Thursday,
  4. Pre-paid vouchers and gift vouchers are not eligible for discount.

Rates

Please note: With the exception of discounts published on this site from time-to-time, rates on these pages are nett rates. Should you book through an agent, the rates may differ due to agent's commission. We accept no responsibility for inflated rates charged by agents.

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Cuisine

In the area of cuisine you can expect a hearty breakfast consisting of combinations of;

  1. Eggs any way you like them
  2. A local delicacy called 'skilpaadjie'
  3. Sausage
  4. Lamb chop
  5. Bacon
  6. Toasted or homemade bread
  7. Instant porridge or porridge made with locally produced wheat
  8. Fruit juice
  9. Fresh fruit
  10. Yogurt
  11. Tea and coffee.
 Breakfast Collage

Additional Info

Our luxury suites are set up and developed for honeymooners and other discerning couples. Unfortunately we can not accommodate children under 17 years of age at this stage.

The health of our present and future guests is of primary concern to us, so from a health and hygiene perspective we regretfully do not allow any pets.

We enforce a strict No Smoking rule in accordance with South African laws regarding the public use of tobacco products. Smoking wil not be allowed in the buildings, only outside.


Indeed, Skitterland, as described in the words of NP Van Wyk Louw, is like a "karee wood fire in the Rôeveld winter - everyone huddles closer".

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