Clarens Accommodation at Cottage Pie Accommodation Free State
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  • Property TypeResort
  • Guests7
  • Rooms/Units3
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

Cottage Pie is a highly recommended property for self catering in Clarens for anyone visiting the Thabo Mofutsanyana region.

About Cottage Pie

In the little village of Clarens situated on the picturesque Free State Highlands Route, 17 kms from the Golden Gate National Park, 3 hours from Gauteng, Pretoria and Bloemfontein, and 4 hours from Durban, a special place awaits you.

Cottage Pie is a quiet tribute to solitude and peace, nestling beside a trickling stream amongst indigenous trees at the foot of a magnificent sandstone mountain. Our garden is a typical English Country garden.A variety of birds with occasional visits from buck, hare, dassie, baboon and porcupine, make living in the country a truly special experience.

ACCOMMODATION

Cottage Pie is a charming thatched home offering 4 en-suite rooms. One is an open-plan bedsitter with fully equipped kitchenette, digital TV and 3 single beds. Upstairs, under thatch has a queen sized bed and an old fashioned bath en-suite as well as tea/coffee making facilities and TV. The third is a quaint timber cabin on the stream with kitchenette and queen sized bed. All the rooms have private entrances.

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

9 hole golf course (plans to upgrade to 18hole)
Squash court
Tennis
Bowls, Hiking,
Absailing
Quad biking
River rafting
Ten restaurants/pubs
Seventeen art galleries and plenty of little shops.

RECREATION IN THE AREA INCLUDES

Trout fishing
Walking
Hiking
Climbing
Tennis
Squash and Horse riding

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • wifi
  • parking
  • kitchenette
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (ADSL)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • WiFi stays on
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Upstairs under Thatch Room

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

This private en suite bedroom is linked to the main house and features a beautiful thatch roof with a private entrance via a wooden staircase outside the house. It is furnished with a King-size bed (can be made up as 2 singles) and the en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath, NO SHOWER. The room features a heat and eat facility only (no kitchen/kitchenette), equipped with a bar fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave. It also features a TV with DSTV Premium. Towels are provided with quality linen including a down duvet and an electric blanket. A vanity, wardrobe, heater, fan, and 2 lounge chairs ensure that guests are comfortable while staying at Cottage Pie. Please take note that the Upstairs Under Thatch Unit does not have braai facilities or a private garden. Upstairs Under thatch Room is not pet friendly.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Ground Level Bedsitter

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

This ground-level apartment is suitable for 3 guests. A King-size bed (can be made up as 2 singles) as well as a small (72cm wide) single bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas hob, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and microwave. The unit also features a flat-screen TV with DSTV Premium. Towels and good quality linen including a down duvet and an electric blanket is provided. A vanity, wardrobe, heater, fan, and lounge chairs ensure that guests are comfortable while staying at Cottage Pie. The unit opens onto a patio which has a picnic table and leads to a private area in the garden that has braai facilities and an outdoor seating area.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Rustic Wooden Cabin

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

This charming wooden cabin is located near the seasonal stream on the property and accommodates 2 guests. The open-plan unit contains a queen-size bed in the sleeping area while the en-suite bathroom has a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a stove plate, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, and a frying pan. The unit also features towels, quality linen, a down duvet as well as an electric blanket. A vanity, built-in cupboards, and 2 cane chairs ensure that guests are comfortable while staying at Cottage Pie. The unit opens onto a wooden deck where guests will find a 2-seater round table and it leads to a private area in the garden which has braai facilities and an outdoor dining area. Pet Friendly by prior arrangement, only miniature breeds.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

The detached double storey house is ideal for a family of 4 or maximum 5. It is situated in the charming garden. The 2 bedrooms are upstairs and one has a king-size bed that can also be made up as 2 single beds and the other room has 2 single beds that can also be converted into a king-size bed. The rooms each have an en suite bathroom, one with a corner bath and the other with a shower. There is a day bed for a child in the sitting area upstairs. Guests can also relax there and enjoy the view of the garden and the mountains. Downstairs there is a kitchen, a living area and a guest toilet. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas stove, oven, microwave oven and a coffee machine. The living area has an anthracite stove that keeps the house warm in the cold Clarens winter, TV with Premium DStv and a dining table with seating for 8 guests. The house leads to a covered patio with an outdoor dining area.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (ADSL)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Take the Tour

Guest Reviews

6 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We stayed in the self catering cabin and had the most amazing experience.

January 2023

Rene D. (Centurion)

Verified reviewexcellent

Awesome awesome awesome, the cabin is fantastic with great service from Dave and Barbara.

March 2022

Gabriel F. (Johannesburg)

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Need to Know

Response timeCottage Pie typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00 to 18h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

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