Clarens Accommodation and Activities

With a plethora of places to stay in this beautiful corner of the Free State, you’ll need to plan Clarens accommodation and activities well, especially if you want to make the most of the time you have to delve in the best that Clarens has on offer.

Fair warning though; if you come to Clarens for just a day or two, you’ll find that it won’t be enough to explore and enjoy the half of everything that makes this the top holiday destination for many who live just a few hours’ drive away.

This goes mostly for guests out of Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein, all of whom need only travel for between 3 to 4 hours at most to take a break in this beautiful valley at the foot of the Maluti Mountains, especially if they love something a little off the beaten track.

Clarens is over a century old and still offers much that reflects its history, whether it’s in the sandstone architecture that proliferates or historical sites, all of which take you back to a time when things weren’t quite as peaceful as they are today.

This is a town that has something to offer every one of every age, from the outdoors that offers stunning natural beauty, to indoors art galleries reflecting the work of local artists inspired by all that makes Clarens the top choice for many bucket lists.

Clarens accommodation and activities

If you want to get the most out of all the activities offering fun and excitement or peace and tranquility, you need accommodation that offers you the perfect combination of affordability, style, cleanliness and absolute comfort, which is exactly what you can expect at Clarens Eddies Self Catering/Guest house!

With three self catering units that sleep 6, 4 and 2 guests in rare comfort, along with 2 units for singles or couples who aren’t that keen on cooking while on a break, you’ll find the ideal accommodation to suit your needs at centrally-located Clarens Eddies.

June, Santa and Anki are the names of the self catering units at Clarens Eddies, with each offering a modern, fully-equipped kitchen in a mostly open-plan setting that comes complete with a lounge, dining table and everything else you could possibly need for a memorable holiday.

Although not designed for self catering, units Ada and Ann for two do include a microwave, bar fridge and kettle, as well as a private bathroom. All the bathrooms at Clarens Eddies are supplied with free toiletries, with cutlery, crockery, dish cloths and dishwashing liquid awaiting your arrival in the kitchen.

Exploring Clarens and making the most of over 30 things to do demands a comfortable, clean home away from home, where you can relax after any day out, and you can rely on the caring staff at Clarens Eddies to make sure you have everything you could possibly need to make this a reality.

Whether it’s to explore the fossils left by dinosaurs in the area, taking a hot air balloon ride, picking cherries at the Ficksburg Cherry Festival, enjoying a pony trek in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in nearby Lesotho or getting together for a game drive through the Golden Gate National Park, there’ll be enough to do and explore to keep everyone happy on a holiday in Clarens!

Book Clarens accommodation at Clarens Eddies today to make sure you enjoy comfort and value for money, as well as being given the best inside information on a list of 30 things to do for an unforgettable holiday.

 

 

Clarens Accommodation [Bookings]

 

If you’re looking for the right place to begin with Clarens accommodation bookings, then Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast will be a choice place to start.

This lovely self catering accommodation or bed and breakfast is where peace, privacy, comfort and value for money meet right on the doorstep of Clarens village. It’ll only take you a few minutes to stroll into the center of this interesting town that’ll captivate you with its diversity of people and places to visit.

Opened in 2006 by owner Dawn Trevelyan, Clarens Eddies offers modern in-house facilities with a fresh, eclectic mix of art and style that invites you to make this beautifully-kept accommodation your home away from home.

If you’d like to have a little extra in your pocket to spend on all there is to do in Clarens, then the affordable rates for this award-winning accommodation will be very attractive to you, your family and friends.

Shopping is hard to avoid with all the art galleries, restaurants, craft and curio shops combined with over 30 activities to choose from, which makes the affordable accommodation at Clarens Eddies right up your alley in a tough economy.

Clarens accommodation bookings

With three self catering units and 2 units that are rooms only, which is for those less-inclined to cook on holiday, Clarens Eddies is able to offer self catering accommodation or bed and breakfast accommodation to suit every type of guest, whether you’re bringing a group, the family or planning on a romantic getaway for two.

Clarens Eddies self catering accommodation

The self catering at Clarens Eddies is designed for comfort, with everything that opens and shuts to make cooking a pleasure, along with dining table and chairs at which to enjoy mealtimes together.

You’ll find coffee, tea, sugar and powder milk available in the kitchen, along with kitchen cloths and dishwashing liquid to make your life a little easier in this comfy home away from home.

Getting together in the seating area of these units is made very inviting with a fireplace on hand for chillier evenings, and a big screen TV awaits you for movie night with satellite channels available.

When doing your Clarens accommodation bookings with Dawn and her staff, you’re welcome to discuss whether you’d like a King size bed or two single beds in the main bedrooms of the units that sleep 6, 4 and 2; they’ll make sure that everyone enjoys the sleep they deserve, brought on by crisp fresh air!

Make sure you check out all that’s on offer in these three self catering units online here!

Clarens Eddies Bed and Breakfast accommodation

The two rooms for singles or couples, namely Ann and Ada, are both perfect for those who won’t be doing any cooking on their break, although these private ground floor units are both equipped with a microwave for warming snacks, an electric kettle and bar fridge.

You’ll have the option here of choosing whether you want two single beds or a King size bed in the bedroom here as well, and you’ll also have free toiletries on offer in the private bathroom contained in this unit with views of the Red Mountain Range.

The staff at Clarens Eddies will be more than happy to arrange breakfasts for you at nearby restaurants, since most of these are within walking distance of your front door!

Make your Clarens accommodation bookings at Clarens Eddies to enjoy stylish, comfortable and affordable accommodation close to all there is to do in this beautiful valley, known as the Jewel of the Free State!

While you’re chatting to the team, remember to ask them about the awesome accommodation specials that are always available at Clarens Eddies!

 

Clarens Accommodation Self Catering Chalets

 

Taking to the road to enjoy a timeout from the hectic pace of daily life, leads many to search for Clarens accommodation self catering chalets to call home in Clarens, for many very different reasons.

Many visit Clarens to enjoy the outdoors, especially with the scenery that is absolutely breathtaking. As a mountainous area, Clarens calls mountain biking, hiking and 4×4 enthusiasts to make the most of winding and exciting trails.

With Lesotho just a short drive away, visiting Afri-ski for a day out on the slopes, or taking up the challenge of a pony trek through the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, offers a range of escapes that are inviting to many holiday makers who choose to stay in this village.

Although Clarens has become a hub for creative entrepreneurs and artists, drawing more and more visitors every year, the landscape and many of the buildings have remained the same as they were over a hundred years ago.

Tranquility and peace is still ever-present in this village, no matter how many people visit, and there is more than enough to do in Clarens to satisfy everyone, no matter how young or old.

Clarens accommodation self catering chalets

You’ll find self catering accommodation at its best at Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast, with safe parking that gives you the opportunity to take an easy stroll into the village, without having to move your car if you don’t want to.

Booking accommodation early is essential if you’d like to stay at Clarens Eddies, especially when you consider that it’s a favourite weekend getaway for those living in Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein.

There is room for a total of 16 guests at this affordable accommodation in central Clarens, with 3 private self-catering units sleeping 6, 4 and 2 very comfortably.

Depending on which accommodation you choose, you’ll have a lovely view of either the Maluti Mountains or the Red Mountain Range (known as the Rooiberge), along with a fireplace inside and braai facilities outside to ramp up enjoyment for all.

The kitchens are all modern and fully-equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven, stove, with enough seating in each unit to make sure everyone can enjoy their meals in comfort.

For booking purposes, Anki, which is the unit that sleeps 6, has two bathrooms, one of which has a shower and toilet, while the other has a bath, shower and separate toilet, and, as with all the bathrooms at Clarens Eddies, you can look forward to the welcome of free toiletries.

June sleeps 4 guests, offering two bedrooms and a private bathroom that consists of a shower and toilet. 

Santa is an open-plan self catering unit designed with the absolute comfort of singles or couples in mind, a private haven for the perfect romantic getaway.

Book your stay at Clarens Eddies today!

All you need to do, to make sure that everyone coming on holiday with you is absolutely comfortable during their stay, is to call the caring team at Clarens Eddies.

Owner Dawn Trevelyan and her award-winning staff, will bend over backwards to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable stay with them, and you can also rely on them to assist you with planning your holiday, to make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of the Free State!

 

Clarens Best Accommodation

 

On the lookout for Clarens best accommodation and bowled over by the amount of places to stay in this magical village? Then what you need is insider information on highly-rated Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast accommodation!

All you have to do is have a look at some of the Google ratings to know that Clarens Eddies is a real gem when it comes to great accommodation in the Jewel of the Free State, as Clarens is affectionately known! 

Here’s what a few recent visitors had to say about their stay with owner Dawn Trevelyan and her staff:

“Dawn is a fantastic lady to make a person’s stay memorable. Fantastic place to stay it’s lovely and cosy, is always nice and clean, comfortable bed, warm blankets, fire place just love it here. Great views, clean and tidy, friendly people. Well worth a repeat stay.”

“Enjoyed our stay very much! Super clean and comfy! So central…short walk to town centre. Very friendly owner and staff. Safe and secure parking. Best stay we’ve had in a long time! Thank you Eddies!”

“Perfectly central! We had a most pleasant stay at this B&B. Very well located, the rooms were huge with all amenities & excellent wifi. Charming hosts & very helpful with all our requests. This is definitely going to be our preferred venue in Clarens when we visit. Many thanks for a wonderful visit.”

We’ve left out the names of these guests out of respect for their privacy, but if you comb through any ratings or reviews for Clarens Eddies on the web, you’ll find more of the same without too much trouble.

Clarens best accommodation

With a very warm and welcoming team, Clarens Eddies really does have much to boast about in terms of excellence on every level. Booking.com and Tripadvisor are two booking sites that have been unstinting in giving this team credit where it’s definitely due.

Clarens Eddies has received a Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame accolade from these sites every year since 2015, in addition to which they’ve also been chosen as a 2020 and 2021 Travellers Choice Award Winner, putting them in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!

This is lofty praise indeed, especially in a small village that has such a choice of places to stay, which makes it easier to feel confident about booking accommodation with Dawn and her team.

Everything plus or minus the kitchen sink!

Whether you’re looking for self-catering accommodation or bed and breakfast accommodation, you’ll find that Clarens Eddies is designed to welcome every type of visitor, whether you’re single or coming as a large family.

Kitchens in the self-catering units are fully equipped for a fantastic holiday that includes rustling up meals for anything from two to six people. There are three self-catering units with mountain views, a fireplace and a braai on offer here, along with Satellite TV in the lounge and great, free WiFi access.

The two units that aren’t rigged out for self-catering are designed with welcoming comfort in mind, especially for singles or couples taking time away from the hectic pace of city life.

These rooms for 2 do have kitchen utensils, bar fridge, microwave and electric kettle on hand to make warming up snacks an absolute pleasure, but with over 20 restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from, you’ll be having a great time eating out in the village!

Book your stay at Clarens Eddies today to make sure you don’t miss out on the best value for money accommodation in Clarens; this team will be very happy to help you with arranging a memorable holiday in this peaceful, fun and exciting valley at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains!

 

Clarens Accommodation for Couples

If you’re looking for Clarens accommodation for couples as you plan your next romantic breakaway, then Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast will be ideal for you.

Clarens is romance personified, with leisure activities that range from the extreme to those that entice you to breathe deeply in crisp, fresh air surrounded by natural beauty that’ll mesmerize you everywhere you look.

If you love exploring art galleries, you’ll find every form of art represented in Clarens, which is considered the art Mecca of South Africa; you’ll also find that there is a lot of art on display at Clarens Eddies, since owner Dawn Trevelyan is a keen artist herself.

With over 20 restaurants, bistros and coffee shops spilling out onto the pavements in Clarens Village Square, you’ll be able to romance your partner while you enjoy the culinary skills of local chefs for breakfast, lunch and supper.

If you’re more inclined towards leisurely walks or hikes, you’ll find more hiking trails in Clarens than you could possibly get to in one visit! It’s worth taking a picnic basket with on these hikes for a romantic rendezvous overlooking breathtaking vistas, dominated by sandstone mountains that change color as the sun moves across the sky.

Clarens accommodation for couples

Clarens Eddies offers the ideal escape for couples, with one self catering unit designed to give you all the comfort of home available, along with a room for two that invites you to leave the kitchen sink behind on your holiday.

The self catering unit for couples is called Ana, a delightful space with views of the Maluti Mountains that offers a room, a private bathroom with shower and a fully equipped kitchen. 

The kitchen is stocked with dishcloths, Sunlight dishwashing liquid, crockery and cutlery, while the bathroom is stocked with free toiletries such as a small hand soap, shampoo, toilet paper and a hairdryer for your convenience, along with fresh towels.

On chilly evenings you’ll thoroughly enjoy relaxing around the fireplace to enjoy your favorite program on Satellite TV, or catch up with friends and family via free WiFi with two WiFi boosters.

If you’re planning on a winter weekend in Clarens, you’ll be happy to know that the team at Clarens Eddies will make sure you’re kept warm with extra blankets and electric blankets, for good measure!

A room for two at Clarens Eddies

Should you wish to make the most of your romantic breakaway, without having to cook, then you’ll find that Clarens Eddies has the perfect room for two to make your home away from home.

The award-winning team at Clarens Eddies will be more than happy to arrange breakfast for you at any of the many nearby restaurants, and they’ll also assist you with any other bookings you’d like to make, whether for meals or for any of the over 30 things to do in Clarens.

A microwave, bar fridge, kettle and kitchenware make it easy for you to indulge in takeaway meals you can enjoy at your dining table for two. This room, with a private entrance and views of the Red Mountains, is designed to make you feel completely at home while you make the most of your special time together.

Contact the friendly team at Clarens Eddies to find out more about their stylish, affordable accommodation for couples; whether you choose bed and breakfast or self catering, you’ll still be winners all the way!

 

Clarens Accommodation for 8

Although generally considered as being off the beaten track, there are few places as beautiful as Clarens in the Free State, making it one of those holiday destinations in South Africa that belong on any bucket list, especially if you enjoy a huge variety of things to do on holiday, indoors and outdoors.

Being just a few hours’ drive from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban, Clarens is the ideal weekend getaway for those blessed to live this close to the Jewel of the Free State, as Clarens is affectionately known.

With mid-week accommodation specials on offer, Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast always serves up stylish, clean and comfortable accommodation, making it just the place to call home when you’re looking for affordable Clarens accommodation for 8.

Going on holiday in a very tight economy is something most people have to plan for carefully, with costs that just keep rising throughout the world due to the conflict in Europe, making affordable accommodation a top priority.

Holidays are more of a luxury than ever before, especially with the impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on society in general, but the last thing you want is to spend a well-earned holiday in cheap accommodation that is a far cry from comfortable, or clean, for that matter.

Clarens accommodation for 8

Because Clarens Eddies Self Catering was built to cater to a variety of guests, you’ll find there’s plenty of room for a group of 8 people, and if you have a large family that includes young adults or grandparents, they’ll be quite comfortable in the units available here.

There are 3 self catering units available at Clarens Eddies, with the Anki unit ideal for sleeping 6, while grandparents or couples can be comfortably ensconced in June, which is a unit that sleeps 2.

Alternatively, family and friends can be accommodated in Anki and June, while everyone takes turns getting everyone together for meals. You can be certain that the awesome team at Clarens Eddies will go out of their way to make sure that you’ll enjoy the same rare comfort that hundreds of visitors have already enjoyed here.

It’s well-worth exploring the glowing recommendations from guests that have stayed at Clarens Eddies, and it’ll certainly give you the confidence to make a booking based on how these many visitors have enjoyed being looked after by this caring team, in stylish accommodation.

Clarens Eddies is centrally located and within walking distance of Clarens village and town square, which means you have a home away from home in a quiet but convenient setting, especially for getting out and about to enjoy the many restaurants, gift and curio shops, along with art galleries that dominate the town.

Each of the three self catering units has lovely mountain views, with a private entrance and braai facility with outdoor furniture, perfect for gathering young and old together in comfort.

The kitchens are all fully-equipped, from oven, stove and microwave, right down to utensils, dishcloths and dishwashing liquid, as well as coffee, tea, sugar and powder milk on offer to wash away the road trip when you arrive.

Fresh towels in the bathrooms are accompanied by free toiletries and a hairdryer, while clean linen, extra blankets and fluffy duvets welcome you to a good night’s sleep after a day outdoors and exploring!

Book stylish, comfortable and affordable Clarens accommodation for 8 or more at Clarens Eddies today and get ready to wrap yourself, friends and family in the warm welcome and care of a team that will do all they can to make your stay unforgettable!

With enough room for only a maximum of 16 guests, getting your booking in early is always a good idea when it comes to staying at popular Clarens Eddies Self Catering accommodation. 

 

Clarens Accommodation for 6

Finally, planning on making it to Clarens to find out what all the fuss is about? Coming back, yet again, to bring the family or a group of friends to share the experience with you? If this is the case, you’ll more than likely be looking for Clarens accommodation for 6 or more, which is exactly what you’ll find at Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast!

This accommodation is everything you could possibly hope for in terms of comfort, style and cleanliness, and you can look forward to being well looked after by a team that has won service excellence awards from Booking.com and Tripadvisor every year since 2015.

In addition to this, through the very toughest of times for the tourism industry, when shut downs due to the Coronavirus pandemic closed the doors on holidays, this team was still awarded Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2020 and 2021.

This should give you a pretty good idea of what a treat it will be to stay at Clarens Eddies, based on independent reviews from guests that have loved making this their base from which to explore all that makes Clarens the Jewel of the Free State!

Clarens accommodation for 6

The self catering unit for 6 at Clarens Eddies is spacious and comfortable, with 3 stylish bedrooms. You’ll have the option of having either a King size or two single beds in the two main rooms, while the third offers two single bunk beds.

Two bathrooms with free toiletries ensure that no one will have to fight for time in either the bath or shower, which is always a pleasure when on holiday. 

The open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge invites everyone to gather around, with a fireplace adding that extra touch of magic to the togetherness.

With lovely views of the Maluti Mountains, you’ll find everything you need in the modern, well-equipped kitchen to feed the horde three times a day, right down to dishcloths and Sunlight dishwashing liquid!

Of course, if you find that this is too much hard work for a holiday in this magical valley, there are 20 or more restaurants to choose from, just a short walk from your doorstep and into Clarens Village!

There’s also the lovely option of adding a daily clean to your bill, which means your dishes will be washed, the fireplace and unit cleaned, your bed made and the braai cleaned, ready for you to sit back and relax at the end of your day!

Gathering around the braai, enjoying family and friends is all part of the Clarens Eddies experience; and you don’t have to share the braai facilities either, this is your private holiday haven designed to make you feel completely at home.

Clarens Eddies offers true value for money in an economy that has seen many belts tightened more than a few notches, always bringing you affordable accommodation, with regular accommodation specials up for grabs.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Clarens by contacting Clarens Eddies today. You’ll find that you have all the help you need to plan an unforgettable holiday in this beautiful corner of the Free State with this team looking after you.

Clarens Accommodation for Two

Clarens is idyllic for a break from the hectic pace of daily life, whether it’s for a family, friends or couples, and if you’re looking for Clarens accommodation for two, whether as friends or for a romantic getaway, then Clarens Eddies Self Catering or Bed and Breakfast will suit you right down to the ground!

This is where comfort, style, service excellence and value for money meet perfectly to make holidays and weekends away more affordable for all, whether for self catering or bed and breakfast.

Clarens is over 100 years old, a beautiful valley nestled at the foot of the Maluti Mountains and surrounded by the Red Mountain range with its ever shifting colours reflected back from sandstone, a place where architecture, archaeology, history and art meet in a corner of the Free State known as The Jewel of the Free State.

Many of the homes and buildings in Clarens still reflect styles used a century ago, built with beautiful sandstone such as was used to build many very old buildings in South Africa. In fact, this is an area well known for its production of quality sandstone to this day.

As for archaeology, you’ll be able to explore everything from the dinosaur fossil trail to taking in beautiful Bushmen cave paintings in an area rich with signs of those who made this valley their home, centuries before the first settlers arrived.

If you’re into history, you’ll find this area steeped in a past that included the battle for independence that resulted in the Anglo-Boer war, as well as those fought by the Basotho. The Basotho cultural village isn’t far from Clarens Eddies and is also well-worth a visit for something completely set apart from our hurried lifestyle today.

Clarens is well-known as the art Mecca of South Africa, a stunning valley that has enticed many artists and photographers to call this home, which simply adds to the eclectic way of life that makes Clarens a magnet for international and local visitors looking for a holiday with a difference.

Clarens accommodation for 2

Not only can you look forward to value for money when you choose to stay at Clarens Eddies, you’ll also be located in a quiet but central position that invites you to take an easy, short walk into the centre of Clarens Village.

Every adventure starts from your doorstep at Clarens Eddies and with an award-winning team on your side, you’ll have all the information you could possibly need about what to do in Clarens. The staff will be more than happy to guide you to the best experience of all, from hiking trails to mountain bike trails, white water rafting to horse riding, golf to Putt Putt, game drives in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park and more!

You’ll have the choice of self catering accommodation for two or a room for two, depending on what you have planned for your holiday. 

The room for 2 at Clarens Eddies has a private bathroom, and, just in case you want to indulge in takeaways and snacks from the many restaurants in Clarens, the kitchen has a microwave, bar fridge, electric kettle and kitchenware.

The self catering accommodation for 2 at Clarens Eddies is ready for rustling up delicious meals, equipped with an oven, stove and microwave, along with cutlery and crockery, which can be enjoyed at your table for two or around the fireplace.

You’re welcome to let the team know whether you’d like a King size bed or two single beds, in both the room and in the self catering unit, just to make sure that everyone is absolutely comfortable.

If a welcoming home away from home appeals to you, make sure you contact Clarens Eddies to book stylish and affordable Clarens accommodation for 2, or to find out more about how this friendly team can accommodate you on your next holiday!