English: The name of the castle is derived from its location in the bend of the Leyselebeek. Neoclassical castle, built around 1803 by Bruges resident Charles Donny, probably with recycled materials from the demolished St. Donaas Cathedral in Bruges. The architect is still unknown, some suggest Jan-Robert Calloigne (1775-1830) or Hubert Dumortier.
On the primitive land registry plan (circa 1835), the castle is drawn in a park with a round pond ("water as a pleasure garden") that is bordered on the street side by a planted pleasure forest with avenues. The domain also once contained a farm consisting of several separate components, arranged in a U-shape around a yard and orchards.
From 1845 to 1878 the castle was rented out as a subsidiary of the Sint-Dominicus asylum in the Jacobinessenstraat in Bruges and patients and the elderly were housed there; the castle is then given the name "Rustenburg". At the same time, a chapel is being set up and all entrances to the domain are closed. Henri de la Kethulle de Ryhove then bought the castle and had the interior partially redecorated. In 1936, the sisters of Our Lady of Africa purchased the castle and set it up as a rest and convalescent home "Sint-Godelieve". Architect Firmin Koentges is leading the renovation works, which include the large hall being transformed into a chapel and painted almost completely white. In 1994-1995, the congregation carried out a consolidating restoration of the outer facades, under the direction of architect Pascal Stroobandt (Sint-Kruis-Bruges). Now back in private ownership and operated as a B&B by the Walleyn family.
White-painted, neoclassical castle inspired by the architecture of the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. Characteristic is the monumental portico with Doric columns and pediment that marks the front facade. Side facades rhythmized by undecorated, flat pilasters.
Largely symmetrical floor plan: large reception lounges alternate with more intimate rooms, including two round lounges. The interior decoration preserves several traces from the 19th century. The walls of the main hall are rhythmized by Ionic pilasters and the ceiling is finished with a canvas painting. One of the round salons is still completely painted with a natural stone imitation, grotesques and a cloudy sky with birds.
The 19th-century park with pond and centuries-old trees offers alternating views and perspectives of open lawns, water features and bosquets.