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411 Main Street
Clarens
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Free State
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Clarens Retreat
Clarens Retreat
Clarens Retreat
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Clarens Retreat offers 11 individually decorated self-catering units ranging from Studio apartments to Luxury Mountain View apartments. On-site facilities include Wi-Fi and secure parking.
Clarens is known both as the 'Adventure Capital' and the 'Jewel in the Free State'. People visit to enjoy an adrenaline rush, to take in the beautiful surroundings - and sometimes both. There are hiking trails around the village. Golden Gate National Park is less than 20km away, whilst the more adventurous can bring their passports and visit Lesotho.
Clarens Retreat offers 11 individually decorated self-catering units ranging from Studio apartments to Luxury Mountain View apartments. On-site facilities include Wi-Fi and secure parking.
Clarens is known both as the 'Adventure Capital' and the 'Jewel in the Free State'. People visit to enjoy an adrenaline rush, to take in the beautiful surroundings - and sometimes both. There are hiking trails around the village. Golden Gate National Park is less than 20km away, whilst the more adventurous can bring their passports and visit Lesotho.
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140 guests' feedbackWe had a great stay - value for money!
Beautiful room view and tidy. Fantastic restaurant on site with great food and service.
Only stayed overnight, but everything was in place and the view from the balcony was quite special.
Oh, yes! Definitely very nice.
Pleasant place to use as a base to explore Clarens. Basically kitted out. Nice views.
We stayed comfortably, cleanly and in style with friendly, good service.
The retreat is homely and perfectly situated within walking distance between all places of interest.
We really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, we hope to use them for our next trip.
Our stay at Clarens Retreat over Christmas was fantastic. The view of the mountains, the friendliness of the hosts, the cleanliness and so much more. Clarens Retreat is one of those places that feels like a home away from home.
Great, stove and oven need attention.
It was really an excellent choice. The owners are friendly and helpful. The accommodation caters just fine for every need and we could just rest and enjoy the area. Very well located, and excellently maintained. The on-site restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
What a lovely stay. Beautiful view of mountains. Accommodation was neat, clean and well-equipped and prepared for our stay. A lot of attention to detail. Met by a friendly host on arrival explaining everything.
Neat and clean. Very good.
Easy to get. Plenty of parking. Room has everything you need. Walking distance to square. Food is of high quality and fair!
Very luxurious and nice "warm" rooms. You can park your car and walk the whole town from here. Top restaurant also part of the premises with a warm fireplace and fresh flowers on the nicely set tables. We are more than satisfied with everything. Francois, Gerrit and Lindie are very friendly and happy to help with everything. Also has a generator that makes sure the electric time stays on all the time. Would definitely recommend and be back again.
Everything was clean, tidy and within walking distance of everything. It was very cold but rooms had floor heating with electric blanket, didn't even know it was winter.
We broke a glass, but the management did not recover it from us. Francois and Gerrit are really very friendly. Will go back again.
Great service, food and service. Very impressed, would definitely recommend.
We can recommend Clarens Retreat. Beautiful and comfortable rooms, walking distance to almost everything. Dinner at the on-site restaurant is highly recommended. We will stay here again.
My parents' first time in Clarens. They lost their hearts at Clarens Retreat.
Great stay with friendly service and their restaurant was world class. We shall be back to enjoy the hospitality and fine dining.
The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant offers a top-shelf menu. Will definitely book with Retreat again and again.
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Great accommodation and hospitality with great food at the restaurant.
Fresh milk in the fridge and underfloor heating was a bonus.
Everything was perfect from start to finish. Gerrit and Francois are perfect hosts. Our unit was clean, tidy and modern and everything we needed. It's not if we'll stay there, just a matter of when. Thank you Gerrit and Chef Francois.
Very neat and clean accommodation. Friendly staff and great restaurant on site.
Retreat will definitely be our first choice for accommodation for any future stays in Clarens. Spotlessly clean, comfy and well equipped. Tastefully decorated and well located. Delicious meals available in the restaurant. Thank you, Gerrit and Francois.
Friendly reception. Room meets all requirements.
The only negative thing was the water pressure in room 4. Twice I was left with shampoo in my hair, freezing and waiting for the cold trickle to return to full pressure with heat.
Clean. Tidy. Friendly.
Received very kindly and shown the room. Very nice room with everything needed.
Friendly and welcoming host. The host kept record of our last visit. The room was cosy and warm. Great location. A must stay when in Clarens
Very friendly welcome and immediately felt at home. Underfloor heating ensured a cozy atmosphere.
I enjoyed the underfloor heating, as it was a bit chilly. Very friendly staff. The unit is modern and smartly styles. Will book again when we travel that way.
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Clarens Retreat. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Treat restaurant, which is on the same premises, has really amazing food. The town, and its surrounding mountains (Golden Gate) is incredibly beautiful. Hope to be back soon.
The accommodation and restaurant were excellent. The security situation with Covid and otherwise was also very good.
We had a lovely stay at Clarens Retreat. The room was neat and clean. The fresh milk every day, home baked biscuits and decent coffee in the room was really a treat and something not every guest house gives. Clarens Retreat is close to everything and you can walk to where you want to be. We would definitely recommend them!
We really enjoyed our short time in Clarens and our stay was wonderful! Gerrit was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very neat, beautiful and had everything we needed. Not to mention the beautiful view from the balcony! We will definitely stay there again.
Was at Clarens first time and will go again. The setting is beautiful and Clarens Retreat was clean and has everything you need.
Great service. Nice clean and tidy! Beautiful view. Nice coffee on the balcony while you look at the mountains! Had a delicious breakfast at Treat. Secure parking.
It's a very beautiful village and very safe. The restaurants are on the expensive side, but the food is very tasty.
My husband has been promising me for 6 years to take me to Clarens and show me the Golden Gate. Finally we went to celebrate our wedding anniversary in Clarens and we are very glad we booked accommodation at Clarens Retreat. Rooms are beautiful and modern and have private braai and kitchen facilities for self-catering. Will check in with you again anytime Gerrit. Thank you
Stunning place, excellent food, very professional.
We were kindly received. The apartment is beautiful with a nice view. Walking distance from Clarens square. Francois, the chef and co-owner,'s passion for food shines through in his menu. I can recommend everything. 5 star.
Reception was friendly and professional. Rooms are nice and comfortable and all basic necessities were available. The view is fantastic and we had a great time on the porch of the 2 bedroom apartment. Will definitely visit Clarens Retreat again.
Very kindly received by our host, Gerrit. Rooms were very neat, clean and spacious. Beautiful, clean garden. Secure parking. Although we didn't eat at Clarens Retreat's restaurant, we did meet Chef Francois. Walking distance to the village with all the shops and restaurants. Will definitely stay there again and recommend to friends and family.
Clarens Retreat remains my / our go to destination in Clarens. Will stay there anytime, as well as recommend them.
Clarens Retreat is perfectly located to miss the business of town but also close enough to walk to all the shops and restaurants. The unit is very comfortably furnished and has everything you need. The view is breathtaking!
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My wife and i stayed at Clarens Retreat and let me tell you it was a treat! Great staff, super friendly and helpful and what stood out to us most was the neatness and cleanliness of the both restaurant and rooms. We plan to be back later this year!
Baie nice, plek is baie netjies en skoon en personeel is baie vriendelik.
Clarens Retreat is the ideal accommodation for a visit to Clarens. It is very centrally located and within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. In addition, it is very clean and well equipped with everything needed for a self-catering stay.
Bathroom tiles were peeling, accommodation smelled of cigarette smoke and definitely not of a fireplace. Bedding has marks on it and blankets have hair on it. Accommodation also does not look the same outside as the photos and is not at the retreat as specified on the website.
We slept in one of the studio apartments. The underfloor heating and electric blanket were fantastic. The room is very modern and the view from the veranda is very nice. The staff was extremely friendly and their breakfast very tasty. I would recommend the place to anyone.
My kind of people to relax with, clean accommodation, neat, modern and everything you need to relax. Safety is guaranteed, walking distance from all restaurants and shops. Own 5-star eatery that offers value for money. Will definitely use Retreat every time and it is highly recommended. Retreat stands out above other places.
The accommodation is very modern and staff are very friendly.
Everything was beautiful at the Mountain View Apartment, but the bed is terribly hard, I slept on the sofa for 2 nights instead, because the bed was horrible!
Very friendly and helpful owner of beautifully maintained and tidy units. The town itself is very well looked after and has shops and restaurants to choose from.
It is a lovely place with unbelievable people (owners). We enjoyed it very much and will definitely book here again.
The place is quite new and therefore everything is very clean and tidy. The location is also very good - walking distance from Clarens town centre. It was simply just delicious, and good value for money. We will definitely come back.
Good reception, very appropriate accommodation.
We were received extremely friendly and professionally in this new and very neat unit. Well done.
We had a great stay in Clarens Retreat. Everything was so neat and clean.
Well-equipped unit with focus on detail. Safe parking and well located to explore Clarens on foot. Would recommend air conditioning / fans to be fitted.
Great place great hosts and great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed it. We were kept informed all the time and all the information was at our disposal. Everything was there to give us comfort. The location of the unit is good and is walking distance from everything. Would definitely recommend it.
It really looks like in the pictures. We had a lovely stay, it's nice and close to walk through the village. The place is tasteful, clean and tidy. The owners are friendly and helpful. One thing bothers me - the bed, the mattress can easily be replaced and is lumpy and mushy. Furthermore, there is everything that is needed. I will definitely stay there again.
What a surprise! Lovely, warm, cozy room despite the chill outside. Everything in working order and clean. Delicious dinner. Friendly host and bonus with heater in bathroom.
Clarens Retreat was much more than we expected! It is located in the perfect environment and was very tidy. It's value for money for sure!
Very nice stay. Comfortable house with enough space and nice atmosphere. Location perfect, walking distance to everything.
Very nice stay, everything was very neat. Clarens Retreat makes it easy for the guest when it comes to checking in and out. A place where you can truly find rest for your soul.
Thank you for a lovely stay and for excellent house keeping. We were appreciative of that.
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We only stayed over for one night. The apartment was nice, clean and nice and warm. Bedding was also nice, clean and tidy. Would recommend it.
The only negative aspect was that the two smaller units appeared to operate on one geyser. We had very little or no hot water for showering 2/3 mornings. A cold shower is less pleasant in a cold Clarens.
Good location, clean and neat. Easy to find. Good layout, well equipped. Warm floor such a bonus in winter. Strongly recommend for a short stay or even longer.
Can definitely recommend Clarens Retreat.
We can recommend Clarens Retreat, it is very neat, well situated and we had hassle free friendly service. Definitely a destination we will visit again. Thanks also for the attention to the finer detail!
We will definitely be staying here again. Location perfect, the accommodation excellent and their meals top notch.
Fantastic accommodation, centrally located. Delicious food on the menu freshly prepared by Francois and delivered to the room.
Very neat and tasteful. We were just very angry with ourselves that we didn't read the guide with all the information in time because we would definitely have ordered some of Francois' food for dinner.
Lovely accommodation. Stunning view!
The person, Christo, who received my parents was unfit. Poor human relations.
I haven't been so impressed with the quality of accommodation in a long time. The unit was clean, tidy and nice and big. There was someone who came to clean every day too! The unit is within walking distance of shops and eateries. Both Gerrit and Francois can pat themselves on the back with the lovely artistic and well-equipped units. I can't wait to visit you again. I miss the nice big tree in the front yard! Thank you very much for your part in making our holiday special.
The men/owners are friendly and the place is clean and well equipped. The staff is nice and thorough.
Cottage is beautiful, all facilities were clean. Everything needed is in the unit, walking distance to restaurants. Would definitely book again.
Oulike gashere.
Well decorated place, inspired to change my bedroom, uninterrupted breathtaking views.
Very neat and well-equipped self-catering unit. Location good, a bit noisy at times (on the main street right opposite restaurant and bar). Was a bit worried about safety as property is not fenced and no extra security gates in front of doors. Host friendly and helpful.
Higly recommended accommodation. You get much more than you pay for and expect. Book here, you won't regret it.
Clarens Retreat has beautiful, modern accommodation with a very good location in Clarens!
Will stay there again and DStv package excellent.
Gerrit made us feel very much at home and made a lot of effort. Detail was given to small things.
Host went out of his way to help with anything - from firewood to food and restaurant bookings.
Enjoyed it and it was safe.
Neat, comfortable room. Value for money. Room was wonderfully warm due to heating under the carpet - thank you for that!
The owners were very helpful and upgraded us to a bigger unit. The unit was neat and the decor was beautiful. Will be back anytime.
Will do it again soon.
Very clean and convenient. The booking was easy with great communication. We look forward to our next visit.
Would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Ruime slaapkamers goede ligging.
I had a nice stay and time to explore. Friendly service.
Dining facilities can be upgraded. Otherwise very convenient.
It was incredible that we got fresh milk each morning! Could almost not believe it. Francois helped my daughter fetch eggs from the chicken coop we made her, she was in seventh heaven! Incredibly hospitable! Flora even ironed one of my tops! Will definitely come again!
Nobody welcomes you, but I enjoy that because I'm not someone who just goes around air kissing people. Only small issue is perhaps the braai. It is my own opinion, I like to braai, but I am full of nonsense and I braai with wood. So we just went out to dinner in Clarens.
Thanks so much to the owners of this stunning, comfy, neat accommodation. Will recommend this to anyone. Close to the little shops that makes Clarence such a nice destination for city dwellers, not to mention the breathtaking nature.
Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. We had a very present two night stay. Room was clean, price was great and was pleased that my car could be parks behind a gate. Will definitely stay at Clarens Retreat again.
Thanks to Gerrit and his partner for their friendliness. We had a nice stay and everything we needed was available in the room. It was very neat. I also appreciated that they e-mailed us everything beforehand, regarding breakfast and other meals that were available. Even though we didn't make use of it, because we explored all the nice restaurants in Clarens. We had a lovely time in your beautiful town and plan on coming again in the winter to experience the snow.
We had a very nice stay. Good value for money. Walking distance from restaurants and shops.
We had a pleasant overnight stay at Clarens Retreat. This little place was clean and neat and the location is very good. The dam with a park and animals is just across the street and the rest of the town is within walking distance.
Beautiful and neat with everything you'd need. Walking distance from the shops and restaurants. The owner is very kind.
Clarens Retreat exceeded our expectations. It's a beautiful, very neat, excellently equipped self-catering unit. The decor and furniture testify to very expensive taste. It's excellently located and we were able to walk the whole of Clarens without getting into a vehicle again. The view of the mountain while eating breakfast on the veranda is a treat for the soul!
Walking distance from all the activities, safe, neat and cute! Will definitely be back!
Well appointed and neat, not enclosed (no fence), but a carport is available. Very happy.
Highly recommend Clarens Retreat to anyone. The owners make you feel at home. Accommodation was neat and clean. Only downside was that there was no bathtub in the unit. The shower was comfortable though.
Good value for money. Walking distance to everything in town. Successful location. Highly recommended.
We really enjoyed it. The underfloor heating in the room and the heater in the bathroom was a pleasant surprise during a very cold week.
It was very pleasant to stay overnight at Clarens Retreat. The apartment was clean and tidy. A nice bonus was being able to watch Wimbledon!
The owner is very helpful and ensures nice and warm facilities during a very cold time. The units are neat and well kept.
The reception at Clarens Retreat made us feel as if we were old friends who came to visit. They were warm, hearty and welcoming. The accommodation was top notch. The units were beautifully furnished, tastefully decorated and the bedding was good quality. Luxuries like underfloor heating was the cherry on the cake. The meals we ordered was such good value for money and absolutely delicious. We can still not settle on whether the units or the mountain was the prettiest. We will definitely come again!
Lots of hospitality and it's clean and tidy. Food was excellent, delicious. Would definitely recommend it to any other person.
The room is very neat and clean. We were kindly received and generally had a nice stay. The main gate doesn't lock at all, it's probably not such a big issue, because it's Clarens after all. We arrived on Friday and found milk in the fridge but it was not replaced when the room was cleaned on Saturday. We then had to drink black coffee on Sunday morning. On Friday night the water in the geyser got cold quite quickly but it was better on Saturday and Sunday. The staff were also very noisy early Sunday morning in the laundry room next to our room so we were awake earlier than we wanted to be. It was a room we slept in, and didn't really feel special.
We had a wonderful stay and the owner made an effort with special requests from our side. Everything was very clean and tidy. Walking distance from the eateries and shops also makes this place ideal.
We had a wonderful stay. So close to shops. One simply walks. Breakfast was out of the books ─ very nicely served.
For a weekend getaway we would definitely recommend Clarens Retreat. Accommodation perfect for two people. Walking distance from the square and shops.
Our short time at Clarens Retreat was very enjoyable. All I found wrong was the size of the fridge which is a bit too small for a self catering unit.
The unit is very small, but well equipped. On our departure, the unit was being emptied out to sort out minor issues with leaking taps and some revamping.
We really enjoyed our stay and would do it again anytime. Next time we will rent the big house and bring friends. It was conveniently close to everything and within walking distance of all restaurants and shops. For sure we will visit again!
It was nice to wake up in the morning to the singing of birds. It was a very pleasant experience. The room was neat and nicely furnished. With everything you need. Just right for 2 people. It is very close to everything but also out of the 'busy' part of town. I would recommend it to anyone anytime.
The little fridge in the room is not sufficient for self catering, If you want to stay longer than a day.
Accommodation is not only comfortable and clean, but also very well located and within walking distance of everything in town! We will definitely stay here in the future when we visit Clarens.
Cannot recommend accommodation highly enough! Excellent!
I really only missed two things at Clarens Retreat: 1. A TV AND 2. Covered parking for one's vehicle. Otherwise it is a very nice place to stay overnight.
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The water was an awfully big problem. The water pressure is not too bad, but it was either boiling hot or freezing cold. We just washed over the sink because of the water. We could also at one point hear the neighbors complaining about the water when they were burning. It's a beautiful place, but for value for money I'd rather stay somewhere else. We visit Clarens at least 3 times a year and have stayed in better and nicer places for less. The water unfortunately made it an unpleasant experience.
It was ideal for a one night stay especially because there is so much to see in the town. You just really need a place to sleep.
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This unit is suited for 2 guests and comes equipped with a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a large shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a 2-plate gas stove, kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave, cutlery and crockery. This unit has a private patio with braai facilities.
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This unit is suited for 2 guests and comes equipped with a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a large shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a 2-plate gas stove, kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave, cutlery and crockery. This unit has a private patio with braai facilities.
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This unit is suited for 2 guests furnished with a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a large shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave, cutlery and crockery. This unit has a private balcony with braai stand facilities.
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This unit is suited for 2 guests furnished with a queen-size bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a large shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave, cutlery and crockery. This unit has a private balcony with braai stand facilities.
Annex Studio With Patio
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This spacious studio comprises a queen bed, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet, and washbasin. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a kettle, a microwave and a fridge, with tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Other in-room facilities include a TV and a patio with braai facilities which river looks the garden.
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This spacious studio comprises a queen bed, with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet, and washbasin. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a kettle, a microwave and a fridge, with tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Other in-room facilities include a TV and a patio with braai facilities which river looks the garden.
Mountain-View Apartment
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This stylishly furnished unit is suited for 2 guests and has a queen bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower and bath. The kitchenette has a microwave and stove oven. Other in-room facilities include a fireplace, lounge area, and dining area. For guests' entertainment, there is a TV with DStv channels.
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This stylishly furnished unit is suited for 2 guests and has a queen bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower and bath. The kitchenette has a microwave and stove oven. Other in-room facilities include a fireplace, lounge area, and dining area. For guests' entertainment, there is a TV with DStv channels.
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This unit is suited for 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms which share a bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double bed and bedroom 2 has 2 single beds. This unit also has a lounge area to relax, and a kitchen equipped with a stove-oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster.
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This unit is suited for 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms which share a bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double bed and bedroom 2 has 2 single beds. This unit also has a lounge area to relax, and a kitchen equipped with a stove-oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Clarens Retreat offers 11 individually decorated self-catering units ranging from Studio apartments to Luxury Mountain View apartments. On-site facilities include Wi-Fi and secure parking.
Clarens is known both as the 'Adventure Capital' and the 'Jewel in the Free State'. People visit to enjoy an adrenaline rush, to take in the beautiful surroundings - and sometimes both. There are hiking trails around the village. Golden Gate National Park is less than 20km away, whilst the more adventurous can bring their passports and visit Lesotho.
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