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The Cock House is named after William Cock, an 1820
Settler who created Port Alfred harbour, the house was built in 1826 by
another settler, Benjamin Norden. Dr John Atherstone lived here as did, more
recently, the famous South African author, Andre Brink (A Dry White
Season...) The warm and welcoming interior of this
award-winning guest house and National Monument, creates a relaxing
home-from-home atmosphere where you will be a special guest. You can while
away an afternoon browsing through the library before pre-dinner drinks in
the cosy pub. Wine and dine The
gracious Norden's Restaurant, with yellowwood floor and period style decor,
is the perfect setting for a memorable meal. Complete your evening with
coffee and liqueurs in the elegant drawing room, where the log fire is lit
on winter evenings. Rooms
Each of the nine double guest rooms is individual and special,
whether located in the main house or in the converted stables.
They are
named after previous owners of the house - Norden, Atherstone, Webber, Brink
and so on. All have bath and/or shower, hairdryer, TV with selected DSTV
channels, telephone and tea/coffee facilities with homemade biscuits
Two rooms
are family suites sleeping four while the Brink room and Long room boast
magnificent four-poster beds.
The Cock
House now offers self-catering accommodation in four luxury two-bedroom
apartments next door to the main house. Wheelchair access is available in
this new development. |
