De Ark House dates back to 1857, which makes it one of the oldest remaining buildings in Lydenburg. Initially built as a parsonage, the house was completed in late 1857 with Rev JH Neethling and his family as the first residents. In 1893 it was converted into a double-storey building.
During the Anglo-Boer War the house was confiscated by the British and used as an officer's mess.
This delightful old house has been lovingly restored and tastefully decorated to reveal the timelessness of a bygone era combined luxury.
De Ark offers a combination of self-catering and Bed & Breakfast services. We can currently accommodate up to 20 persons sharing.
De Ark Features:
Luxury En-Suite Apartments
Our range of apartments include twin three-quarter, double and queen and king bedded options. Each room is furnished to represent a different period style with an eclectic mix of period furniture and exquisite fabrics - capturing the spirit of a bygone era.
Additional Features
Each self-catering apartment is fully equipped with a complete kitchenette, which includes a stove, microwave oven and refrigerator. Also included is Satellite television, electric blankets and heaters for winter - and fans for those hot summer days. Our intimate Honeymoon Room houses a luxurious spa bath.
Our superior Honeymoon Suite have an understated old-world charm, complemented by modern luxury for the discerning guest. This romantic suite features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a lounge and kitchenette with microwave and a stocked mini bar.
Our Garden
The beautifully lanscaped garden offers a tranquil getaway from everyday life and features a magnificent swimming pool; a gazebo and terrace - which is suitable for private functions; barbeque facilities and safe off-street parking.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the dining room, with its beamed ceilings and open fireplace, offering wholesome country faire. In summer time breakfast is served on the patio or in the lovely gazebo.
Restaurant
Be transformed to an era of splendour and grandieur at Cuisine Cuisine Restaurant. Relive the times of old when royalty and the noblemen of the court dined together in front of the crackling fire. Join us for a evening of decadence, a tantalising fare prepared by our resident chef, great music and a distinctly unique ambience with family and cherished friends …
Victorian Tea Garden
We cordially invite you to The Rambling Rose Victorian Tea Garden. Enjoy a cup of the finest tea, expertly brewed coffee or a refreshing home-made iced tea in the secluded Rose Garden. Or sit back and relax in the exquisite Tea Room, with a crackling fireplace for those chilly mornings. Indulge in a variety of light meals suited for every palate, and let the surroundings take you back to the time when tea was a grand affair between the roses …
Conference Facilities
To ease your planning, De Ark has a number of set conference packages, but please note that these can be tailored to your own specific requirements.
Half or Full Day Day Conference Package includes:
- Venue hire (dependent on minimum number requirements)
- Use of all standard equipment (OHP, flipcharts, white-boards, pens, drop-down screens)
- Tea and Coffee break
- Two Course Set Luncheon (for limited numbers only) or Light Finger Luncheon
- Desk pads and pencils
- Mineral water, mints
Weddings
At De Ark Guesthouse events are turned into occasions. With its romantic ambience and luxurious rooms and suite, it is the perfect place for declarations of undying love!
Bridal couples are offered an overnight stay at De Ark Guesthouse in a plush suite complete with romantic touches and honeymoon amenities on their wedding night, followed by a full English breakfast the following morning. And they are invited to return for a complimentary overnight stay in a luxury room on their first anniversary.
De Ark Guesthouse’s experienced team will happily attend to every detail of the wedding, taking care of catering, decor, floral design, printing, menu cards, rolling out a plush red carpet and whatever other services that may be required.
