491 Villiers Street, 9707 Clarens, South Africa
#9 of 97 Holiday rentals in Clarens
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Lorrraine
South Africait was difficult to get into the property
Great Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Cosmina
BelgiumThis lovely cottage has all the facilities needed for a comfortable and romantic stay. The surroundings and the garden are of a breathtaking beauty. There is even a cave with amazing bushman paintings nearby the cottage, the latter being situated at walking distance from the idyllic Clarens village, where one can find plenty of small original shops, ranging from art galleries to antiques, crafts and souveniers shops. Sunny terraces and cosy restaurants perfect the picture. In one word, this place has everything one might need for a perfect holiday: art, history, gastronomy and nature.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Trish
South AfricaKitchen scissors would have been useful.
We had everything we needed for our self-catering stay including nice touches such as ground coffee, and toiletries in the bathrooms. The interiors are decorated with beautiful fabrics. The location is wonderful with stunning views and the stone cottage is utterly charming. There are a variety of outdoor areas to sit or have meals and a must is the overhang cave within a short walking distance behind the cottage.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Desmond
South AfricaBeautiful, peaceful location very well located. Friendly, attentive host in Julia.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Alcinda
South AfricaNothing
The location, in nature, beautiful walk to the mountains and rock formations. Beautifully decorated and a dishwasher!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Fransien
PortugalThe privacy, location, furnishing, comfortable beds and very well equipped kitchen. Julia left us fire wood indoors and outdoors!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Cheree
South AfricaNot Applicable
The property is filled with the most amazing fruit trees!! The best most beautiful hikes and walks to do. As soon as I arrived a felt calm. What a relaxing place to be.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Stuart
United KingdomNothing
The surroundings are magnificent, couldn't ask for a better little natural oasis. The house and facilities and brae area are perfect! Such a beautiful place and very close to town to get to restaurants and bars. Super quiet so perfect for anyone who wants to escape to their own personal wilderness. Julia and Co are just brilliant and so helpful. Would love to stay again!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Louise
South AfricaA gem - everything was superb. We will definitely be back! Thank you Julia!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Interior
South AfricaLocation! Location! Location! Private, secure, beautiful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Jurane
South AfricaEverything!! This is by far the best place to experience Clarens. The property is perfect and Julie has really gone above and beyond in terms of making the place presentable and accommodating. We have stayed here twice this year and will def be back again
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Douglas
United KingdomAmazing location - close enough to pop into Clarens but far enough out to feel separate and with the cliffs and caves right behind. We really enjoyed sitting around the outdoor braii, even in the cold winter evenings. Building with history and character.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Gavin
South AfricaClarens is often described as an oasis in the Free State. Well, The French Cottage is an oasis in Clarens. The location is absolutely fantastic and although you are in Clarens you have privacy and a magnificent secluded cave and trails to delight.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Thierry
South AfricaFantastic little spot in Clarens, very private leaving you feeling like you are some where else. The little walks around are lovely as is the sunrise and sunset. A wonderful place to be.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Susanna
PortugalLocation, great but little far for 1 night stay
Looks
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Thys
South AfricaThe privacy and beautiful location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Wilna
South AfricaEverything was perfect.
the French cottage is tucked away in a very beautiful spot. It is quiet, but still close to town. we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Samuel
GermanyThis place is beyond words.... Loved it and wish we could have never left.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Debbie
South Africanone
Fabulous
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Dino
South AfricaThe road leading to the farm can sometimes get really muddy after it has rained as it isn’t tarred, but taking a higher clearance vehicle makes this easy.
AMAZING location, so much to do on the property, including a beautiful cave with water fall.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Jurane
South AfricaEVERYTHING!! This was by far the best accommodation we have booked in a while. Stunning !! The hostess Julia was amazing. The property was 7 star. We really loved every moment spent here. Will def be back! 😊 The location is the best in Clarens by far. 10/10
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Christopher
South AfricaRequire 2 pin plug adaptors
Location and cottage
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2022
Anton
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 15 July 2021
Michelle
South AfricaNothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2021
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