Skitterland Guesthouse
Contact Helanne Malan
Tel: +27 (0)23 5711 115
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A Little History
Skitterland, previously known as “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.
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”.
The units available offer the following:
Sagittarius
Aries
Libra
Taurus
Hibernia
Sagittarius
This luxury two bedroom unit sports a private veranda entrance. Besides the luxuries already mentioned, inside the unit you will find;
1. Strongbox for valuables
2. Fire extinguisher and flashlights for emergencies
3. Hair dryer
4. Satellite TV
5. Complimentary tray with your choice of coffee, tea and rusks
6. Fresh fruit
7. A variety of soap, gel and shampoo
8. Toothbrush, toothpaste and razor for emergencies
9. Heated bathroom
Bathroom has a bath, but no shower.
The person occupying the single room together with the main party, will also pay the Per Person Sharing rate.
Aries
This room is extremely popular with newlyweds. What you can expect in this romantic setting;
1. King-sized bed - please note: HUGE bed
2. Romantic open-plan bathroom with warm wooden floor
3. Fireplace
4. Satellite TV
5. Complimentary tray with your choice of coffee, tea and rusks
6. Fresh fruit
7. A variety of soap, gel and shampoo
8. Hair dryer
9. Comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and razor for emergencies
10. Strongbox for valuables
11. Fire extinguisher and flashlights for emergencies
12. Dedicated to the memory of the Anglo-Boer war
Aries has a bath and shower in the bathroom.
Libra
This cosy unit is also the smallest of the lot. In here you will find;
1. Fire extinguisher and flashlights for emergencies
2. Satellite TV
3. Complimentary tray with your choice of coffee, tea and rusks
4. A variety of soap, gel and shampoo
5. Comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and razor for emergencies
Libra has a bath, but no shower in the bathroom. It also has underfloor-heating in the bathroom.
Taurus
This is the actual honeymoon suite. You may never want to go home. Be on the lookout for:
1. Strongbox for valuables
2. Underfloor heating
3. Fireplace
4. Huge Honeymooners shower and bath
5. Fire extinguisher and flashlights for emergencies
6. Hair dryer
7. Satellite TV
8. Complimentary tray with your choice of coffee, tea and rusks
9. Fresh fruit
10. A variety of soap, gel and shampoo
11. Comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and razor for emergencies
Taurus has a bath and shower in its bathroom.
Hibernia
Popular with those who like some added privacy. Here is some of what you can expect;
1. Double bed
2. Romantic open-plan kitchen/bedroom
3. Indoor BBQ area
4. Large bathroom with underfloor heating
5. Strongbox for valuables
6. Fire extinguisher and flashlights for emergencies
7. Air conditioning
8. Hair dryer
9. Satellite TV
10. Complimentary tray with your choice of coffee, tea and rusks
11. Fresh fruit
12. A variety of soap, gel and shampoo
13. Comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and razor for emergencies
14. Self-catering
15. Private outside entrance
16. Full breakfast
Hibernia has a bath and shower available in the bathroom.
Please take note of the following:
Unfortunately we cannot 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.
- Rate: Rates per person sharing: Aries Suite: R420 (double) / R630 (single) Taurus Suite: R420 (double) / R630 (single) Sagitarius Suite R370 (double) / R580 (single) Hibernia Suite R495 (double) / R680 (single) Libra Room R340 (double) / R550 (single)
- Physical Address: Piet Retief Street 15, Sutherland, South Africa, 6920
- Grading: 4 Star
