At present, almost all of the 22 rooms are open to the public, including not only reception rooms such as the ladies' drawing room, gentlemen's library, music room and dining room, but also a bedroom, bathroom, pantries and the kitchen
A unique feature of 'Lindfield' is the comprehensive nature of its contents: each room on show is fully furnished and equipped, just as it would have been when the house was first lived in. the kitchen is ready for staff to prepare daily meals; the bathroom invites one to step into the boxed-in cast iron bath; in the library one is tempted to browse away the day among the fascinating books lining the walls. In the drawing room a table is laid 'at home' tea, while the dining room table awaits a party of elegant dinner guests.
Daily tours are personally guided by the present owner, Katharine Love, in the guise of a Victorian parlour maid, and may be tailored to suit special-interest groups. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour 20 minutes and is followed by tea, coffee and light refreshments.
Address:
72 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park, 2092
Entrance and parking in Greenlands Road
Hours:
Tours daily, by appointment only.
Phone:
011-726-2932
Cost:
Admission per single person or as part of a group:
R50 per person, tour only
R70 per person, with tea and cake served after the tour
R50 per person for children and senior citizens, with tea and cake included
R120 per person, with High Tea served after the tour (book at least one week in advance)
Gift vouchers are available. No debit / credit card facilities available.
Refreshments:
See above
Website: http://lindfield.wix.com/museum