Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Near Brenthurst Gardens
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks
Enoch Sontonga Memorial Park, Hillbrow Tower, Sandton City, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Johannesburg Zoo, Nelson Mandela Square, SAB World of Beer, Satyagraha House, Bensusan Photographic Museum, Moyo Restaurants, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Constitution Hill, Rand Easter Show, Apartheid Museum, The Bag Factory, ABSA Art Gallery, Standard Bank Gallery, Radium Beer Hall, Oriental Plaza, MuseuMAfricA, Bedford Centre
Brenthurst Gardens Reviews
More info about Brenthurst Gardens
Hiding behind high walls and thick foliage is one of Johannesburg’s most beautiful private gardens. Brenthurst Gardens is located in the leafy and exclusive suburb of Parktown and is regarded as one of the city’s green jewels.
The estate on which the Brenthurst Gardens stands was originally owned by Sir Drummond and Lady Marguerite Chaplin in 1906 and called Marion Court. It was later purchased by mining magnate Ernest Oppenheimer who renamed the estate Brenthurst. The property remains in the hands of the Oppenheimer family.
A staggering 45 gardeners tend to the 18ha Brenthurst Gardens daily which is wholly organic and mostly indigenous. Sections of the estate are allocated to a rose garden in the shape of a snail’s shell, a fragrance garden, children’s garden and a formal Japanese garden that includes a waterwheel imported from Japan.
Excellent works of art are scattered throughout the garden, some of which are of South African design. The garden... Show more
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B&B's (also knows as BnB's) vary from one another, but are each unique and offer a personalised getaway. B&Bs, as they are often called, save guests time and money by removing the worry about the first meal of the day This makes planning that much easier for your stay. This is perfect for guests who plan on doing a lot of sightseeing and expect to be out and about the entire day and night. Bed and Breakfasts are often in private homes or converted historical buildings. Meaning if you have a look through Accommodirects listings, you can find the perfect Bed and Breakfast suited to your taste.