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Clarens Retreat

3.5 star property
Vacation home in Clarens with a restaurant and a bar

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Mountain view
Garden
Standard Cottage, Mountain View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
Standard Cottage, Mountain View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
You can look forward to a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Clarens Retreat. The on-site restaurant, Treat Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Ground Floor Studio (1) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Ground Floor Studio (1)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Apartment, Mountain View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Romantic Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (First Floor Studio (6)) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio (First Floor Studio (6))

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Annex Studio With Patio (7) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Annex Studio With Patio (7)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Clarens is home to Clarens Retreat. Clarens Brewery and Art and Wine Gallery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clarens Nature Reserve and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding nearby.
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Map
411 Main Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clarens Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementines Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Artists cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Posthouse Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Clarens Retreat

Vacation home in Clarens with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this vacation home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a lobby fireplace, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. All 4 soundproofed homes feature free WiFi and room service. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.
Clarens Retreat offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Treat Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 125 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Clarens Retreat Hotel
Clarens Retreat House
Clarens Retreat Clarens
Clarens Retreat Private vacation home
Clarens Retreat Private vacation home Clarens

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarens Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clarens Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clarens Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clarens Retreat?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Clarens Retreat located?

Situated in Clarens, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Clarens Brewery, Richard Rennie Art Gallery, and Art and Wine Gallery. Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and Clarens Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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