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St Fort Country House - Accommodation in Clarens, Free State, South Africa

St Fort Country House - Accommodation in Clarens, Free State is a restored sandstone farmstead, set on 2200 acres of farmland.  It is situated 5km from Clarens and dates back to 1913. It has 5 en suite bedrooms, a large fully contained kitchen with under floor heating, a stove, microwave, fridge and deep-freeze.  It also has a kitchenette with stove and fridge, which serves two of the bedrooms. It has a spacious lounge with log fire and a second smaller lounge with log stove.  A north facing sunny verandah is a popular venue for basking in the sun or watching the magnificent sunsets. St Fort can be booked for self catering or Bed and Breakfast. For your convenience and comfort we have electric blankets, DSTV and heaters in the bathrooms.  We supply all towels and bed linen.  There are braai facilities in the garden.

Price: 3

Bed and breakfast

5 doubles

Three professionally laid out hiking trails, offering the most spectacular views you'll enjoy in this area.  On one of the trails is a large cave with ablution facilities where one can overnight. They offer overnight facilities for hikers or backpackers in a dormitory with separate showers, basins and toilets, a kitchen with fridge and stove and a reed-enclosed lapa with braai facilities. Cost:  R50.00 per person per night. Rainbow and trout fishing in the river and on the dam near the homestead. (Catch and release only) Bird viewing.  At least 50 species of birds have been spotted on the farm. Cycling - own bikes can be hired. Clarens, situated only 5km from St fort Country House, offers numerous restaurants, art galleries, golf and other sport facilities.

Clarens has become know as the “Jewel of the Free State” - rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and tranquillity.  Clarens is endowed with more trees than most other Free State towns - the fresh, light green willows and colourful blossoms of the many fruit trees are an unforgettable sight in spring time; whilst the magnificent autumn shades of the lombard poplars attract artists, photographers and nature lovers.  The town is known for the many Art and Craft shops which offer the visitor a wide range of curios and original artwork.  Another feature which adds to the picturesque atmosphere of the village is the many sandstone buildings.  The popular Golden Gate National Park is located in the near vicinity of Clarens, and the area attracts many visitors.