Tel: +27 84-660-6220

mail: info@bergheim.co.za

Bergheim Private Manor · Bergheim Private Manor

Houghton Ridge, Johannesburg · Est. 1903

Where History
Hosts the
Extraordinary

A 140-year-old private manor offering exclusive accommodation, bespoke dining, and curated events for those who seek something truly singular.

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1903

Year Established

3

Private Double Suites

4000

Heritage Gardens

Bergheim Manor

Our Story

A Legacy of Gracious Living

Built in 1903 for a Johannesburg gold mining magnate, Bergheim is one of the last remaining historical private mansions on Houghton Ridge. For over a century, these walls have hosted the remarkable — diplomats, artists, captains of industry, and those who simply knew that life's finest moments deserve a worthy stage.

Today Bergheim is a privately owned heritage property offering exclusive accommodation and bespoke experiences. When you stay with us, the entire manor is yours alone.

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Private Suites

Three beautifully appointed double suites, exclusively yours. Up to 6 guests in complete privacy.

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Bespoke Dining

Private 4-course dinners crafted around your group. No corkage — bring your own wines.

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The Spa

Garden-to-skin treatments blended fresh daily from our heritage gardens.

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Private Events

Wine evenings, murder mysteries, garden celebrations and heritage gatherings.

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What Our Guests Say

"Bergheim is unlike anything we have experienced. The manor, the dinner, the care — it felt as though the entire evening had been designed just for us."
— Private Guest, Johannesburg

Our Accommodation

Suites & Accommodation · Bergheim Private Manor

Accommodation

Three Private Suites

Bergheim Suite

Exclusively Yours

The Entire Manor,
Reserved for You

All three of our beautifully appointed double suites are reserved exclusively for your party. There are no other guests, no shared dining rooms, no strangers at breakfast. Bergheim is yours alone — up to 10 guests in complete, undivided privacy.

Each suite has been individually curated with period furnishings, luxury bedding, and an en-suite bathroom. A European breakfast is included and served at 09:00. A full breakfast menu is available at an additional charge.

The Opperman

The Manor Suite

Named for D.J. Opperman, one of the greatest voices in Afrikaans literature. Our grandest room, echoing the original splendour of the 1903 manor. High ornate ceilings, period furnishings collected over decades, and a sense of space and quiet that is increasingly rare in Johannesburg.

King double bed
En-suite bathroom
Period furnishings
Tea & coffee station
Air conditioning
Luxury linen
R1,950 per night · Breakfast included
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The Pierneef

The Garden Suite

Named for J.H. Pierneef, South Africa's most celebrated landscape painter. A serene retreat appointed with quiet elegance — gold French chairs, an oval mirror, toile curtains catching the morning light. The name comes from its aspect over our heritage gardens, where breakfast is sometimes served on warm mornings.

King double bed
En-suite bathroom
Garden views
Tea & coffee station
Air conditioning
Luxury linen
R1,950 per night · Breakfast included
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The Leipoldt

The Library Suite

Named for C. Louis Leipoldt — poet, playwright, and passionate gourmand. Intimate and beautifully curated — the whimsical suite with its cane armchair, morning light through tall windows, and access to our 140m² library next door. For those who appreciate the art of slow, considered living.

King double bed
En-suite bathroom
Library access
Tea & coffee station
Air conditioning
Luxury linen
R1,950 per night · Breakfast included
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The Cottage

The Langenhoven

Named for C.J. Langenhoven — poet, author, and the man who gave Afrikaans its anthem. Our private cottage sits apart from the main manor, offering a secluded retreat with its own entrance, character, and charm.

The Langenhoven sleeps 2 in a double bed, with a sleeper couch for an additional 2 guests. A perfect hideaway for a couple, or a small family seeking something a little more private.

Double bed
Sleeper couch (2 guests)
Private entrance
En-suite bathroom
Tea & coffee station
Breakfast included
R2,400 per night · Breakfast included · Sleeps 2–4
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Every Stay Includes

What's Included

European Breakfast

Served daily at 09:00 for all guests.

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Exclusive Use

The entire manor reserved for your group only.

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Library Access

Our 140m² library, gramophone included.

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Heritage Gardens

4000m² of private gardens at your disposal.

Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 10:00 · Maximum 10 guests across 3 suites & The Langenhoven Cottage & the cottage

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