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During the Anglo-Boer War (1899–1901) the British Army had their stables on this site. (See horseshoes on display in the front hall, which were dug out during building operations.) Lt. Brown was placed in charge of this outpost, and he lived in a cottage on the premises. (See oil painting on the 1st floor, rooms 1–3.) Not only was he a very capable man but also very handsome (see photographs in Room 10).

The general public in Britain heard of the bad treatment of their sons in the military camps. (Bully beef and biscuits.) The influential Lord and Lady Sumnerville were commissioned to investigate this state of affairs. It seemed a good idea that Lady Sumnerville should come out to South Africa to gain firsthand experience of the situation and also to inspire the British troops.