The Clarens Country House
The Ouhout Suite – 2 Sleeper
The Wilde-als Suite – 2 Sleeper
The Bosman Suite – 4 Sleeper
The Shepherds Loft – 2 Sleeper
Accommadation info and Prices
Clarens Country House is a luxurious piece of the Old Free State architecture, re-imagined to create the perfect getaway space for a romantic holiday, family getaway or business escape in the mountains.
Spacious suites/apartments, personal service, the safe and pristine Golf Estate and attention to detail gives The Clarens Country House that “home away from home” feeling. All the suites are serviced daily, and guests are invited to enjoy the garden and braai (barbecue) facilities.
(2 Sleeper) The Ouhout Suite is named for the indigenous wild shrub which grows wild in this area the Ouhout suite a is a tastefully furnished 5 room apartment offering a spacious bedroom (with choice of kingsize or twin beds), full bathroom (with bath and shower), a separate toilet, fully equipped kitchenette and dining area opening onto a glassed in sunroom/patio, overlooking the garden. Electric blankets and wall heaters throughout (even in the bathroom) ensure that the suite is warm and cosy. The wood-burning stove on the patio adds that extra touch of warmth in very cold weather. Rates R1500 pppn
(2 Sleeper) The Wilde-als Suite is named after the local indigenous Artemisia herb (also called African Wormwood), the Wilde-als Suite is an west facing tastefully furnished 5 room apartment offering a spacious bedroom (with choice of kingsize or twin beds); full bathroom (with bath and shower); a separate toilet; kitchen/dining area and fully glazed private sunroom/patio with wood-burning stove. Electric blankets and wall heaters throughout (even in the bathroom) ensure that the suite is warm and cosy. The wood-burning stove on the verandah adds that extra touch of warmth in very cold weather. Framed by grapevines outside the bedroom window, the Wildeals suite has a view over the garden which, with the crisp night skies of Clarens, is perfect for planet spotting. Rates R1500 pppn
(4 sleeper) The Bosman Suite is a downstairs, living accommodation comprises a huge open-style lounge (with fireplace), dining room and fully fitted kitchen. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, each with their own full bathroom en-suite. Both bedrooms offer the choice of a kingsize bed or two twins. Thoughtfully furnished with electric blankets, wall heating panels, top quality linen and fluffy white towels, the Bosman suite caters for every need and some besides. Downstairs, the living area opens onto Oom Schalk se Stoep, ideal for al fresco dining or a glass of wine at sunset.
The Bosman Suite (as in Herman Charles Bosman and his legendary Marico tales), is also home to an extensive collection of illustrations from The Illustrated Bosman, the work of artist, author and guesthouse co-owner, Peter Badcock-Walters. More work from this collection can be viewed in the gallery next door. Rates R3000 pppn
(2 sleeper) The Shepherds Loft is up the stairs, alongside the weeping willows, this stylish country loft offers an open-plan lounge, en suite bedroom, kitchen and dining area. Lofts don’t come more romantic than this, so lose yourself for a weekend or weeks at a time and enjoy your own private little balcony or hibernate away next winter next to the fireplace and catch up on your favourite books, or movies on DSTV, You Tube, or Netflix. Rates R1600 pppn
Amenities
Attention to detail gives The Clarens Country House that “home away from home” feeling. All the suites are serviced daily, and guests are invited to make the most of their individual suites, the garden and barbeque facilities.
Features & Amenities
On arrival, guests will find, their tea box stocked with a range of teas and coffee, fresh milk in the fridge, and a jar of biscuits to snack on.
The kitchen areas are well equipped with a wide range of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery, making it easy to prepare meals. Heating wall panels (even in the bathrooms) and electric blankets ensure that the bedrooms are warm and cosy, and the wood-burning stoves add that extra touch of warmth in even the coldest weather.
Free Wi-Fi : Access to our Wi-Fi is free.
Bathrooms: Each bedroom has its own totally private en-suite bathroom, with both a bath and a walk-in shower. The bathrooms are equipped with super fluffy white bath sheets and towels. Top of the range bath and shower gel, soap, shampoo, bubble bath, body lotion and facial wipes are all provided for your pleasure.
Entertainment: Each suite has DSTV (full Multichoice bouquet).
Outdoor Area: The Clarens Country House leads onto a large private garden with a braai area under the trees, and top quality farm lamb and beef is available in the village, just 5 minutes away. The garden is also a treat for stargazers, with the crisp clear night skies of Clarens perfect for planet spotting. Many birds as well as duiker are regular visitors to the garden.
Parking is off-road, in a large private parking area.