About Etienne van Heerden House

The internationally renowned scholar and novelist spent his early days on a farm just outside Cradock. This little house is his “skrywershuisie”. He is a close Antrobus family friend and an ardent supporter of all things Cradock. He visits regularly and always occupies the house named in his honour. Other well-known writers who have stayed here are Deon Meyer and Rachel Holmes (author of Eleanor Marx: a life.) Etienne has finished a few of his world famous and award winning novels in this house.  Read more about Etienne on his website etiennevanheerden.

The two bedroom, one bathroom house has a comfortable lounge and an atmospheric kitchen leading out to a lovely “secret” courtyard.

This house is suitable for families of four or less, or people travelling on their own.

 It sleeps four people, there are two bedrooms (one queen and two single beds) with one full bathroom.

Pet friendly