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Berg Cottage is a recently renovated vacation home in Clarens where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 1928, is 16 miles from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 1.9 miles from Clarens Golf Club. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. The vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clarens, like cycling, hiking, and pub crawls. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Blou Donki Gallery is a 7-minute walk from Berg Cottage, while Art and Wine Gallery on Main is half a mile from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Clarens

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    What an unexpected gem. Wow, the views to the mountains and over town from the bench way on top, back of the garden was just amazing. Very old house and nostalgia feeling creeps in. We really enjoyed the time here
  • Mantwa
    South Africa South Africa
    We were a bit lost but the host was helpful because we called and she came. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and loving. They are simply the best.
  • Palesa
    South Africa South Africa
    The scenery and the environment is excellent. If you need to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, this is the best place. All amenities you can think of are available at your disposal. You can walk everywhere, restaurants and shops. It's perfect
  • Bedi
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything The location, backyard and house itself
  • Machrista
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage was exactly what we needed, the hosts were very helpful, even going the extra mile for one of our friends. Lovely location, with a beautiful view from the garden over Clarens and surrounding mountains.
  • Cecilia
    South Africa South Africa
    This is a beautifully maintained old house with a history. The rooms were all comfortable, and despite being midwinter, they were cosy and comfortable. There was a big garden, which was perfect for the children and it was pet friendly, which was a...
  • Carol
    South Africa South Africa
    It was self catering and the there was a stove with oven and braai facilities
  • Hilda
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was comforable and very nice. It was very cold, but the electric blankets helped a lot. House was neat and clean.
  • Cobus
    South Africa South Africa
    Lots of space and internet and netflix. Nice garden
  • Kibble
    South Africa South Africa
    This was a cosy and lovely place to stay ! I will recommend this to friends and family. Beautiful garden and location.

Hosted by Penni Korb

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Penni Korb
Berg Cottage fulfills a need for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, but like some comfort at the end the day. It is about 500m from the village centre where there are numerous fine restaurants offering a wide range of menus. The shops are wonderful for browsing and they are mostly built around the square. This charming sandstone dwelling was built from blocks hewn from the mountain by a "bywoner" in 1929 in order to qualify for the the hand of the farmer's daughter. It retains the character and simplicity of that era while incorporating the comforts of today. Berg cottage is a great base to explore Lesotho. From Clarens, Katse dam is only 4hrs away. Sleeps up to 6 people with two rooms which have queen beds and a third which has two single beds. The cottage is eminently suitable for family get togethers for all ages. It borders the Clarens Conservancy where there are numerous marked trails, both for cycling and hiking.
Penni and Zane are your hosts who are both passionate about the outdoors and hiking and can answer any questions you have about the area.
Clarens is home to numerous restaurants, art galleries, shops as well as the Village Conservancy. There are maps for sale in town showing the different hiking and cycling routes. Conservation is not free and we ask that you pay the levy if you are going to use the Conservancy at all. Details are on the boards leading onto the hiking trail.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Berg Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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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 Berg Cottage 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.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

FAQs about Berg Cottage

  • Berg Cottage is 1,300 feet from the center of Clarens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Berg Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Berg Cottage is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Berg Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Berg Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Berg Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Berg Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.