Eddies’ Guests Summit Mount Clarens

Clarens Eddies Self Catering/Bed & Breakfast is an adorable little accommodation spot built to suit diverse needs and requirements. Established in a convenient and quiet setting, this self catering facility has created rare comfort which makes visitors and travellers feel at home while they are away from home. Clarens Eddies customers are spoiled for choice with social activities around Clarens, including free guided mountain walks guided by Eddies Self catering/B&B owner for the more adventurous up Mount Clarens.

Guests can choose to take part in this two-hour walk and see Clarens from a completely different perspective. Once at the top, guests can enjoy the views; the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho, the local Red Mountains, Golden Gate Mountains, Mount Horeb and the typical Free State sandstone koppies.

Upon descent, guests can enjoy the diversity of the landscape, with the colourful sandstone rocks, synonymous with the region, a wide variety of bird species, a waterfall, the Clarens dam and a picturesque trail; all these element work together to create unforgettable moments.

Trail guided hikes at Clarens in the Free State

Enjoy the benefits of the outdoors, and hike up the mountains of the Free State. Book at Eddies Self Catering and B&B in Clarens, North-Eastern Free State and Enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Offering affordable luxury accommodation, Clarens Eddies customers are spoiled for choice, including various trail guided hikes for those seeking some adrenalin.

Experience the different types of guided hikes in the Adventure Capital of the Free State, where you will be able to enjoy a two hour walk where you will summit one of the local mountains and enjoy the unspoiled beauty surrounding Clarens; if you are looking to exert yourself a bit more, you can take part in the trail guided hikes to the top of Mount Horeb and enjoy unsurpassable and breathtaking views of Clarens, Golden Gate National Park, the well-known Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, and the Drakensberg peaks in Qwa Qwa from a distance.

Take a day trip to one of the famous Drakensberg peaks in Qwa Qwa, the Sentinel.  Get your blood pumping will a climb up a 35meter chain ladder to the top of the mountain and have an awesome view of the Drakensberg amphitheatre, the Tugela waterfalls, and various other famous mountain peaks. With a variety of trails available, guests can choose which hike to partake in, depending on the level of their fitness. Other trails include, walks around the Katse Dam in Lesotho. For those wanting to experience nature the adventurous way, there are numerous activities on offer nearby including:

  • Quad biking
  • Horse riding
  • Hot air balloons
  • 4×4 Routes
  • Abseiling
  • White river rafting
  • Canoeing

Eddies Mountain B&B and Self Catering is only 42 km from the Lesotho border, meaning you can experience Afri Ski Resort for a day of fun while skiing or bum boarding. Other activities to enjoy while on your day visit includes visits to the Basotho cultural villages, gallery visits, dinosaur fossil hunting, clay pigeon shooting, train rides to Kosmos flower lands and cherry farms, and game viewing at the nearby Golden Gate National Park

Eddies Self catering/B&B offers 5 self catering units named Santa, June, Ada, Ann and Anki. The units Santa, Ada and Ann each sleep 2. The unit June sleeps 4 and the unit Anki sleeps 6-7. In total Eddies sleep 16-17 guests.

 

White river rafting self catering at Clarens near Lesotho

Share in the majestic allure that is unique to Clarens, situated in the Eastern Free State next to the beautiful Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The Adventure Capital of the Free State offers something for everybody. For the adventurous, and lovers of extreme sports, Clarens offers a number of activities.

The preferred spot for white river rafting, adrenalin junkies can enjoy the sport in a number of water streams located around the Eddies. Only five mins away from the town centre and 10 mins away from various water streams and nearby mountains, Eddies is conveniently located. Secure, off-road parking, behind closed gates, means you can take in the surroundings on foot, without worrying about the safety of your car.

Clarens Eddies is equipped to host any kind of visitor. From single rooms, double rooms, Wi-Fi access, entertainment facilities to clean linen, you have a choice of the spacious villas or the smaller units, depending on the size of your groups. At Eddies, we can accommodate 16 people in our villas.

For the adrenalin seeking, lovers of nature, take advantage of Eddies’ perfect location, which makes it possible to participate in river rafting activities ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 4 waves on the Ash River. Experienced riders can test their mettle against the challenging Fishpond Rapids, while less experienced rafters will still be able to experience the thrill of the first big rapid called the Breathalyser.  The Trans Caledon feeds the Ash River ensuring all year round water fun for adventure seekers.  Other well-known rapids include the Alles Verloren and Alles Gevonden rapids which are reason enough to pack your gear and head down to Clarens.

Take advantage of Eddies Mountain B&B and Self Catering unique location and book a mid-week gateway at discounted rates and experience one of the best white river rafting self catering resorts in the area. Contact us to book your stay today.

Clarens Eddies Mountain B&B and self catering

Situated in the most beautiful holiday town of the Free State, in the Red Mountains area of Clarens, Eddies Mountain B&B or Self-Catering is located only 5 mins walk from the safe, secure and tranquil town centre, you can enjoy a few days of walking around, visiting the many local attractions located a mere walking distance from us.

With a choice of B&B or self-catering, Eddies is comfortable and luxurious. Strategically positioned, you can enjoy, and visit, a number of must-see spots, including numerous historical sites while at Eddies. You can also enjoy a number of the many local attractions located a mere walking distance from us; enjoy the unique stone, tasty cheese, and gift shops of the town, the charming restaurants, exciting pubs, and one-of-a-kind art galleries.

Enjoy the wonders of nature, just a stone’s throw away from us; take leisurely strolls to nearby water streams and picnic spots being only ten minutes walk from your villa.

Escape the fast paced city and visit Clarens; mere three hours drive from three of the country’s major cities; Johannesburg, in Gauteng; Durban, in KwaZulu and Bloemfontein. Clarens is also a mere 42kms from the Lesotho border, meaning you can enjoy some adrenalin-charged activities in the bordering Lesotho for the day.

Visit our website for more information and also see the various activities to be enjoyed while at our Mountain B&B or self-catering. Mountain B&B or self catering also offer mid week specials for stays during Monday to Thursday.