Name: Gentle Presence Cottages
Address: 13 Krom Street, 9707 Clarens, South Africa, 13 Krom Street, Free State, 9707, South Africa
Rating: 9.1

Gentle Presence Cottages

–Excellent location – show map

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The entire place is yours
732 ft² size
Kitchen
Mountain view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Gentle Presence Cottages in Clarens offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, and a private entrance. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and tennis court. The terrace provides a perfect spot for relaxation, while the tennis court offers a fun activity. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: The cottage includes private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, live music, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Clarens Golf Club is 1.1 mi away, Art and Wine Gallery on Main is a 4-minute walk, and Blou Donki Gallery is 1312 feet nearby. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is 16 mi and Basotho Cultural Village is 27 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Two-Bedroom Chalet/Cottage 1 queen bed 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Karen

South Africa

“Excellent hosts. View absolutely amazing. In walking distance to the town center.”

Philip

South Africa

“Very convenient location, beautiful views and a very comfortable cottage”

Sendra

South Africa

“I liked their historical house, very nice and unique.”

Daniella

South Africa

“Pat is absolutely brilliant! She made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived until the day we left. By the end of our stay, we were genuinely sad to leave because it truly felt like a home away from home. Pat went above and beyond to make...”

Christine

South Africa

“It was a cosy historic home with great Mountain View’s and close to Clarens centre.”

Caddie

South Africa

“The location is beautiful with gorgeous views of the mountains. It has some great bird life and is within walking distance to the main square”

Sindy

South Africa

“Well equipt with everything you could possibly need. And clean.”

Maleqhoa

Lesotho

“I liked the garden, the landscape was beautiful and clean; the view from the bedroom was excellent. The house, in general, was including the kitchen utensils. There were enough supplies for heating the place if it gets cold.”

Van

South Africa

“We appreciated the clean cottage and all the necessities that were provided. The owner's attention to details was outstanding. The cottage was decorated with charm.”

Pravesh

South Africa

“Beautiful views and excellent location. The cottage was comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed. Home away from home.”

Hosted by Pat & Colin

9.6

Host Review Score

Pat & Colin

Gentle Presence is thought to have been the stables of a larger farm where farmers gathered for Nagmaal (Holy Communion). Due to the exceptional views of the Rooiberge including Mt Horeb and the Malutis, the home was originally given the name Kyk Die Berge in the 1960’s. At the time it was the only multi-storey structure in Clarens and the locals affectionately called it “Die Flets”. It has a charming history which we would love to share with you. The main Cottage has an open plan lounge/living area, and a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms. There is also a Sofa Bed in the Living Room. The decor is a combination of modern and antiques whilst ensuring guest comfort. Recently we have added a 2nd Cottage to Gentle Presence. This building was the original staff quarters that has been renovated to sleep 2 guests in a comfortable, modern Cottage with fantastic views.

My hubby and I have always loved travelling and meeting new people. We ran our own IT Business and a Courier business before deciding to settle down in the little village of Clarens. Being way to energetic and young at heart to sit still, Gentle Presence is our new passion where we hope to use our previous travel experiences to ensure that guests receive quality service and value for money. We can't wait to meet you and share our little village with you.

Clarens is a small village situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the "Jewel of the Eastern Free State". The village lies at the foot of Mount Horeb and is on he Free State Highlands Route close to the Golden Gate National Park. Being an easy 3 to 4 hour drive from JHB or Durban is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the eastern Free State. The area appeals to young and old with many activities such as white river rafting, abseiling, hot air ballooning, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, quad biking, horse riding, game drives, tours to cultural villages and into Lesotho. It is also a great base from which to explore the area and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Clarens has become the long weekend mecca of those after an arty, sleepy hollow with just enough entertainment not to be dull.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Gentle Presence Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Gentle Presence Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

8 years old

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 380 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gentle Presence Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.