Agulhas Country Lodge

Experience the southern most tip of Africa, where the two oceans really meet. Built from natural stone, set against the hill, Agulhas Country Lodge has spectacular sea view from nearly every vantage point. Guests can enjoy hospitable service and exceptional cuisine with the emphasis on fresh seafood in the Country Lodge's own restaurant.

There are 8 en suite bedrooms with private balconies that overlook the sea. There are bedrooms with twin beds, double beds and queen size extra length beds. All rooms have showers, some have baths as well and two have jacuzzi baths. Guests are offered a tea and coffee making facility in the rooms.

The two romantic honeymoon rooms have either an extra length queen size (bedroom 8) or a double bed (bedroom 4), Jacuzzi baths, double showers, double basins as well as satellite TV, DVD players and mini bars.

Phil and Sue Fenwick built the Lodge in 1997 and have been operating it since. Phil is an ex-South African Airforce helicopter pilot and earned several important medals as a pilot. He also has many interesting stories to tell about his days in the SAAF. He retired in 1997 as Lt Col, 2 nd in command of the only Test Flight and Development Centre in Africa, situated in close by Arniston.

Sue is an experienced journalist who also sold real estate for many years. Food is her passion and hobby and she cooks with pure enjoyment for her guests. The food served at the lodge is a clear reflection of local produce with the emphasis on fresh fish bought daily from the Struisbaai harbour. The style is traditional South African without being too heavy or rich.

The Lodge, although a new building, was constructed from old Oregon pine windows and doors which the Fenwicks bought at an auction after an old asbestos mine in the Kalahari was demolished. The mine was built in 1888 and went out of commission in 1977. The passage windows originate from the Koegas prison and the bar counter was in fact the town's bank counter. An hotel close to the mine with the unlikely name of "Draghoender", provided old timber lintels, doors and windows. It was built in 1912 and became derelict when the mine closed down. All in all, combining old and new has created an unusual atmosphere which blends well with the stark natural surroundings of the area.