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From R700 per night, for 2 ppl
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5
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136 Malherbe Street
Clarens
9707
Free State
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
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-28.520446366848
28.418550528094
Cloud Shadow Cottages
Cloud Shadow Cottages
Cloud Shadow Cottages
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The accommodation comprises 2 free-standing, self-catering units. The first unit sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms furnished with either a double bed or twin single beds. The second unit accommodates 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms fitted with a king-size bed and twin single beds respectively.
The kitchens in each unit are well-equipped to cater to guests' basic self-catering needs. Each unit features its own braai area, TV and DStv. Secure parking is available on the premises. Cottage B has a TV with limited channels - guest can bring their own decoder. Cottage A has a TV with no channels, but there is DVD player.
Nearby attractions and activities include Clare's Golf Estate, Golden Gate National Park, 4x4 trails, river rafting, quad biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
The accommodation comprises 2 free-standing, self-catering units. The first unit sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms furnished with either a double bed or twin single beds. The second unit accommodates 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms fitted with a king-size bed and twin single beds respectively.
The kitchens in each unit are well-equipped to cater to guests' basic self-catering needs. Each unit features its own braai area, TV and DStv. Secure parking is available on the premises. Cottage B has a TV with limited channels - guest can bring their own decoder. Cottage A has a TV with no channels, but there is DVD player.
Nearby attractions and activities include Clare's Golf Estate, Golden Gate National Park, 4x4 trails, river rafting, quad biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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Reviews (101)
101 guests' feedbackAmazing view, exceptionally clean and neat. Total winner.
Very nice, was nicely located.
It was delicious. Beautiful village and the accommodation was wonderfully comfortable, spacious and clean. Beautiful view of the mountains. Clean fresh towels and bed linen. Comfortable mattress and pillows. No load shedding in Clarens! We ate fruit from the tree: peaches, apples, plums, quinces. Would definitely recommend.
We were so relaxed. It was an awesome family home as we could take our dog with us, who enjoyed walking in the large garden. Everything was there for our use and the place was nice and clean.
Comfortable. There is everything you need on vacation.
The accommodation was spacious, clean and comfortable! Might just put up better signs, we had quite a bit of trouble finding the place.
Clean and tidy. Everything one needs for a getaway. Beautiful view of the mountains from the porch.
Good and above expectation.
The stay was pleasant, but a few things bothered. The roof leaked when it rained. We also brought meat to grill for the 2 nights. It rained both nights and we had to cook meat inside. There were only 2 small pans available and a small 2 plate stove. If 6 people can stay in the unit, it will not be enough. The braai area's chimney is open at the top, so the rain comes in and kills the fire. We had an umbrella for barbecuing in the rain, but the fire just went out through the rain.
Staying at Cloud Shadow Cottages is always fun. It is clean, the beds are comfortable and have electric blankets, the shower is hot and has good water pressure, and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. We have stayed here quite a few times and it is always our first choice when we go to Clarens. The hostess is friendly and helpful, and the garden is always well maintained. The stoeps both have a beautiful view of the mountains, and the cottages are close enough to the town center to be able to walk if one chooses.
We were two families booking both units. It was lovely to hang out together and still enjoy privacy. The nice big garden is refreshing because you don't feel caged in. The unit is well equipped and comfortably furnished.
This is our 2nd time at Cloud Shadow and we are taking our 3 dogs with us. It's a great place to just relax.
Our dog kids enjoyed it as much as we did! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for neat facilities with everything needed. Small problem with microwave, but came to replace immediately. Couldn't find any fault with this stay. Also beautiful surroundings and view. Value for money.
The apartment is walking distance from everything. We always have a good time here.
Nice view, very tidy, carport, little street noise, everything you need and could barbecue on the front porch when it rained hard.
Had such a nice stay. Could take up to our little dog. Neat, spacious house with the most beautiful view. Will definitely visit there again.
Thanks for making it feel like home. It was nice to be able to spend the time there. We can honestly say that the place is well furnished with everything you need, the electric blankets on the beds are definitely a plus, especially when it's cold.
See stars.
Very accomodating. Lovely view. Everything you need. Decent space. Much lighter and brighter than the photos. Comfortable accommodation.
Very cute place. Can walk around and enjoy nature. House was tidy with everything one needs. We will come again for sure.
Would recommend to anyone in the engine anytime. Book here every time we are in Clarens for the weekend. Very neat and quiet with a nice view too.
I was only disappointed in the shower and bath, with a "home made fix" that didn't work very well. Second, the master bedroom's double bed is not comfortable at all. Guess he's seen better days.
We were a family of 4 and 2 grandparents and there was enough space. Nothing was fancy but everything worked. We walked to town a few times and used the guest house as a base to travel wider in the Clarens area. The rooms are small but were sufficient. The kitchen and lounge areas were a good size and allowed family interaction spaces. The owner kept us up to date with electricity and water issues in the area; there is a water tank on the property too. The oven was very dirty.
We really enjoyed our stay and the view is very beautiful. The bed warmers worked great for those cold nights.
I will stay there again.
Perfect cottage for our first Clarens getaway with our baby (and grandma and grandpa). The view was breathtaking and I would return for the view alone. A bit further from the town center than we prefer, but that's my own fault for not looking out for it.
We had a lovely stay at Cloud Shadow Cottages. The owner was very friendly with us and made sure the place is neat and tidy before our arrival. The place provided value for money.
We would definitely return.
The apartment is comfortable and has everything one needs.
Thank you very much for a nice visit! Plenty of heaters and blankets, and a fireplace to keep us warm.
Our stay was comfortable and warm. A cup of coffee on the "patio" to enjoy the wonderful view was priceless.
Accommodation was good and we could take our three dog children with us. Large area for dogs.
Would recommend to anyone. Been there in 2021 and now again. Always calm. Very neat and all the amenities you need are there. Nature so beautiful especially at sunrise. Really enjoyed it.
Nice house with a nice view. The house is big enough for what one needs, and everything is available. From decent pans, to plastic plates and glasses for the children. Warm blankets were definitely a bonus in the cold. Would definitely recommend Cloud Shadow Cottages.
The unit has everything one needs with a nice view. Second time we've stayed there and will definitely go back again anytime.
Very nice place. As a family, we really enjoyed the place. With two small children and a dog, the place was more than adequate. We will definitely use your services again. Very friendly service and very tidy.
Great service, clean and tidy and nice view recommend to anyone.
The place is beautiful and neat, though I would have loved an en-suite bathroom.
Quiet place, private and nice view.
It was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful.
The unit is well located, close enough to the town center to walk and far enough away from any noise. The view over the Maluti mountains is beautiful while the garden is neatly maintained and spacious. There is good undercover parking for two vehicles. Inside, the unit is painfully neat and clean and very well maintained. The sitting/dining room is spacious with plenty of comfortable seating with beautiful views of the mountains. There is also a fireplace for cold evenings and plenty of reading material. The kitchen is well equipped and everything is clean and tidy. The bathroom is practical and the shower has good pressure and sufficient hot water. There is also a separate second toilet. Both bedrooms are very comfortable. The beds are of good quality and very comfortable. The linen is clean and cozy. This is truly a unit we would recommend and use again.
Thank you for the lovely, comfortable accommodation. The views are breathtaking. Two unexpected observations. 1. The rooms smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. 2. No lock was provided for the outside gate and there are also no burglar bars on the windows or additional security for the glass sliding door. Otherwise, we had a very lovely stay, thank you.
None, nothing more.
I would recommend Cloud Shadow to any family. The place is well equipped and met all our needs.
The stoep with the good view is a winner.
We love to book at Cloud Shadow because there is no better view of the mountains than from these units. They are always clean, comfy and it's like being at home away from home.
Ideal for sleepovers. We basically just slept over. Had full program for day. Sufficient blankets and heating for cold evenings. Neat and clean.
See stars.
My husband and I pulled our car under the carport and only pulled out again when we packed. We walked everywhere - all shops and walking routes nice and close and convenient. We also had our two lap dogs with us and they really enjoyed this walking weekend. Lizette and aunt Anna are very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and tidy and we will definitely stay here again.
Really enjoyed the time away from the city noise and didn't want to return to my destination in Gauteng at all. Will come again anytime and recommend to my family and friends if they decide on a weekend getaway.
We were three friends who wanted to experience Clarens for two evenings. This house (A) has the most beautiful view of the mountains. We had a great barbecue the first night and hung out on the stoep. The location is fantastic and we walked everywhere. The car was only used again when we packed to go home. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks to Lizette for your care and help.
Wonderful location a very cozy and warm home. The kids loved the space outside to play. Amazing view to wake up to. Well located, close enough to the town centre, yet at the same time, away from all the hussel and bussel to get a well needed rest.
I can definitely recommend Cloud Shadow. Neat and clean and well appointed. The location is excellent. I would recommend canceling the limited DStv and investing in WiFi instead.
Just bring your food and clothes and enjoy Clarens and surroundings.
The house is relatively small, but it doesn't bother so much, everything is there that one needs, and the main plus point is the view on the front porch. It is the last house that can see over the trees in the valley and so one has an incredible view. The house was very clean, and the bed we slept on was very firm. There is no WiFi, but I guess you don't stay there to stare at a screen. This is the ideal place if you want to stay there with a few friends, are out on adventure most of the day and come to barbecue there in the evening.
Well equipped. Beautiful view that makes you think you are on a farm.
Good views from our veranda. Nice shops, but a bit expensive.
We were a group of 2 married couples and 2 other adults sharing the 'kids room'. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything needed for self-catering and there is a nice braai area on the stoep outside. The house was very clean and comfortable with plenty of warm blankets and electric blankets. No TV or internet, but there is a monitor and a wide selection of DVDs to watch. We could easily walk to the central shops and restaurants. Vehicles park outside but the area was very safe and the town is really clean.
Peaceful and relaxing.
Very nice stay and would recommend the place.
Value for money for a perfect weekend getaway.
The housing was very neat and clean. Close to the central town (Walking distance). All amenities that one needs were there. There is a very nice view of the mountains. We will definitely want to go home there again.
Clean and very comfortable with everything you need. Would definitely recommend it.
Was wonderfully cuddly in the duck weather! A wonderful visit in a beautiful area in a lovely house.
Now it was totally worth it. Anna this is really one of the better places my wife and I have stayed in. The moment we opened the door we felt at home, you could tell it was a wonderful person's place. It was neat everything was just in place, I have already recommended the place to people from Port Elizabeth and my daughter they are also going there soon. The view is breathtaking when you look out of the living room or master bedroom windows and seeing the sunset is just great. It was really worth it, next time I will just arrive earlier so that I can meet the house owner (Anna I should actually say Aunt Anna). Then of course the bottle of apricot jam, it is also top shelf. All I can say Aunt Anna, you have a beautiful place there.
This is a great place for a family of 4 or if you and your wife want to break away and just want a quiet time together. It is walking distance from the shops.
We had a lovely stay. Everything we needed.
It's good value for money and our two dogs were also welcome. Nice view from the patio.
We had a nice stay. The place was well equipped. Despite the low temperature outside, we never got cold. Was spoiled with delicious jam.
For sure very good value and the view is breathtaking.
Good value for money. Beautiful view.
Very neat and everything you need is there. The location is good. The sunrise is beautiful. We would've just like a fire place. Thank you for the great stay.
Cloud Shadow Cottage A has everything one needs for a weekend getaway. The cottage is neat and comfortable and handles a family of 5 (3 teenagers) with ease. The view is wonderful and you also get a bottle of homemade jam as a welcome gift.
We had a very nice stay. Walking distance to shops and galleries. Very clean and tidy.
It is a very neat place. Will definitely stay there again if we are in the area. Very cosy place.
We enjoyed it a lot. We were received with friendliness. Would definitely recommend in the future. Reasonable price.
Neat accommodation with everything you need to make your stay pleasant. The veranda with its incredible view is a winner.
A very nice and spacious place in a rural setting. Feel at home right away Our granddaughter called the place "the grandma's house" and had a great time with us. Truly recommendable.
The cottage was very clean and tidy with enough space for 4 adults. The location is also very good and it's easy to walk to the business centre. Very nice mountain views. The fireplace was also a big plus. Thank you very much, we can definitely recommend it and will go back there as well.
We really had a great stay. It would've been even better if the hot water pressure was better.
Very nice and the view is breathtaking.
Cloud Shadow Cottage is a beautiful place with the most beautiful view of the mountains. So close to all the shops and places to visit. Was a lovely time. Thank you very much!
It was a very nice place for a peaceful getaway and well located to experience the area.
Our accommodation was very clean and neat. Everything you could need for a self-catering unit was there. Nice fireplace for the cold evenings. The view is breathtakingly beautiful. We will definitely stay here again.
Cloud Shadow Cottage is a very clean and cosy house. Close enough to Clarens town and all the nature reserve walks. This is most certainly one of the most affordable places to stay in Clarens.
The houses are clean and tidy, and well equipped for self-catering. There is plenty of secure parking on site. Also a very nice view of the Malutis. Thank you very much for the hospitality and delicious jam.
We were pleasantly surprised with the accommodation. What we needed was available and in good working order. The third bedroom is very small, but good for a single person or two children. We thoroughly enjoyed the few days.
We were 7 adults and 1 toddler who booked both cottages. The owner was friendly - I received a call from her. She prepared delicious jam for us on the porch. The view is very beautiful. Cottages are well equipped and nice and clean. We had a great time, thank you very much!
Lovely landlady, good location, great value for money.
Very comfortable and clean. Centrally located. Beautiful view and animal friendly. Aunt Anna spoiled us with a container of apricot jam. We had a wonderful stay.
Great place for a quick, simple weekend getaway.
Bathroom a bit neat, but good. Outside toilet is a good idea. Clean and very good value for money. Cloud Shadow Cottages see me again!
We had a lovely stay in Coud Shadow Cottages. Aunt Anna and her daughter made us feel very welcome with a homemade jam they brought us upon our arrival. It was very cold the few days we were in Clarens, and this cottage is perfectly equipped for the cold. The fireplace, electric blankets, carpets and extra warm blankets everywhere made the trip wonderfully cozy! The view from the porch and from the master bedroom is beautiful, we enjoyed it immensely. And the fact that we were warmly welcomed made it very convenient for us. Thank you very much for a lovely house!
Neat cottages. Everything you need is available. Stunning view.
Great and cosy accommodation.
Better heating could be supplied as Clarens is known to be cold in winter and is one of the main attractions are the mountains and possibility of snow.
Nice stay, very quiet and private. Enough hot water and nice and spacious accommodation, rooms and all the rooms are spacious. Fully equipped, had no shortage of anything. The beds and linen are superb - enjoy the pure white linen and warm blankets for the time of year!
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This 2-bedroom unit is furnished with a king-size bed in the first bedroom and twin single beds in the second bedroom. The bathroom has a bath with a hand shower. The unit has a well-equipped kitchen to cater to guests' self-catering needs and a braai area is available in the garden.
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This 2-bedroom unit is furnished with a king-size bed in the first bedroom and twin single beds in the second bedroom. The bathroom has a bath with a hand shower. The unit has a well-equipped kitchen to cater to guests' self-catering needs and a braai area is available in the garden.
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The unit comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are fitted with double beds and 1 with twin single beds. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, mini oven with a 2-plate stove, microwave and a kettle. A braai area is available on the patio.
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The unit comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are fitted with double beds and 1 with twin single beds. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, mini oven with a 2-plate stove, microwave and a kettle. A braai area is available on the patio.
The accommodation comprises 2 free-standing, self-catering units. The first unit sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms furnished with either a double bed or twin single beds. The second unit accommodates 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms fitted with a king-size bed and twin single beds respectively.
The kitchens in each unit are well-equipped to cater to guests' basic self-catering needs. Each unit features its own braai area, TV and DStv. Secure parking is available on the premises. Cottage B has a TV with limited channels - guest can bring their own decoder. Cottage A has a TV with no channels, but there is DVD player.
Nearby attractions and activities include Clare's Golf Estate, Golden Gate National Park, 4x4 trails, river rafting, quad biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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