BEDROCK LODGE
Accommodation Services in Port Nolloth

The old railway, first mule drawn and later steam powered, transported the copper to the coast. Boats have come and gone and fortunes have been made and lost. It is believed that the house and cottages of Bedrock Lodge were built in the early 1880s or before. It is said that the main house was imported in kit form from Denmark as are the wooden wall panels. The Manager of the Cape Copper company was housed in the south wing and the Harbour Master was said to reside in the main house to the north. The building was purchased by the Jowell family and Transport Company in c.1950. This is the company that was instrumental in linking these faraway parts of Namaqualand to the rest of the country. Most of the Jowell's houses in town, some of them dating back to pre-1900s, were sold locally in recent years. The Museum was also one of these houses originally built to serve the officials of the Cape Copper Company as a clubhouse. The Port Nolloth Museum was founded by Grazia de Beer, the owner of Bedrock Lodge at that time. Sadly, she passed away in 2007, but the museum and her memory lives on. The museum is housed in an old wood and corrugated iron building, dating back to Few of these original buildings still exist in Port Nolloth, and it is the perfect setting for the preservation of our history. All of these things have contributed to our town being what it is today. The museum also houses a little gift shop, the income of which helps towards general costs. Items for sale in the gift shop include arts and crafts made by local people, antiques sourced from all over, postcards and Afrikaans children's books. A small entrance fee is charged to visit the museum, but it is worth every cent. The Art Shed Gift Shops are the perfect place to find your personal memory of Port Nolloth out of a selection of various gifts, crafts and souvenirs. Look out for creative handmade crafts incorporating drift wood and other treasures of our coast! We provide all linen and towels as well as starter packs of tea, coffee and sugar. A security officer ensures the safety of all parked vehicles at night. However, while every precaution is taken to ensure your safety and that of possessions, it is an express condition of your occupation/visit, to any portion of these premises, that the owner and staff of Bedrock Lodge are not responsible for any loss or damage to the property (this includes vehicles) of any guest or visitor brought upon the premises, regardless of the cause. Guests can choose to have a take-away lunch pack instead.