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Birkenhead
 Birkenhead
House is named after the Royal Navy vessel HMS Birkenhead.
The land has a wonderful history. On the 25th of October 1952 the Birkenhead
Hotel was opened. Voëlklip was known world wide for the fabulous bathing and
rolling lawns. Due to pressure from the hotels the golf course was
developed.
Hermanus became “the place to be” with hotels competing for the overseas
market. Many provided balls and dances, importing “big-name bands” for the
events.
In 1969, one wing of the Birkenhead Hotel burnt to the ground. Due to many
of the visitors falling in love with the area the property market boomed,
which had a detrimental effect on the hotel industry. In 1989 the Birkenhead
Hotel was demolished to make way for the demand for prime property. Three
years later Phil and Liz Biden bought and built a holiday home on the
property. After the huge success of developing their other two holiday
homes, La Residence and Royal Malewane, into exclusive holiday destinations,
they decided to follow suit with Birkenhead House.
Accommodation
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