The Bridge House is located directly opposite the historic world heritage Elmina Castle which was built in 1482 by the Portuguese for trade, along the picturesque fishing bay of the Benya Lagoon.
The Bridge House was the first merchant house built by the Dutch. The initial occupant of the house was Mr. Johanes Gaillard Stoove and later followed by the other prominent and prosperous families – Vroom & Plange. The building was restored in the year 2000.
The Bridge House is operated by Coconut Grove Hotels, as a Bed & Breakfast facility. It provides a unique opportunity for its guests to experience Elmina while residing in a historic building in comfort, and observing the indigenous, everyday life of the inhabitants of this ancient town.
The Bridge House offers comfortable competitively priced accommodation, food and beverages suitable for the budget traveler.
All 10 rooms consisting of Doubles, Twin & Triples have air conditioners, ceiling fans, hot and cold water points, mini bars, multi-channel satellite TV reception, IDD telephone access and a stand-by generator.