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Farm Number CL09
Golden Gate Road, R712
9707
Free State
021 344 2440
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De Molen Farm
De Molen Farm
De Molen Farm
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The 4 rustic cottages include Fisherman’s Cottage, Oak Tree Cottage, The Milkshed, and Hideaway Cottage. The cottages offer romantic fireplaces and electric blankets for those chilly evenings, and are fully furnished, and equipped with linen and towels. The cottages are serviced daily. Fisherman’s Cottage can accommodate 4 to 5 guests in 2 bedrooms, Hideaway and Oak Tree cottages are suitable for couples. The Milkshed can accommodate 6 guests.
The farm offers 300 hectares of wide open space to explore, and guests can enjoy hiking trails, gentle walks, mountain biking, bird watching, and river fishing on a catch and release basis at an additional charge. There are also picnic areas on the farm, and guests can explore 7 km of the Little Caledon River and caves. The town of Clarens is 9 km away and offers restaurants, pubs, art galleries, and coffee shops. Other attractions include the Cherry Festival and Asparagus farm tours in Ficksburg, bushman paintings, Clarens Golf Course, and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Activities in the area include abseiling, white water rafting, horse riding, and quad biking.
The 4 rustic cottages include Fisherman’s Cottage, Oak Tree Cottage, The Milkshed, and Hideaway Cottage. The cottages offer romantic fireplaces and electric blankets for those chilly evenings, and are fully furnished, and equipped with linen and towels. The cottages are serviced daily. Fisherman’s Cottage can accommodate 4 to 5 guests in 2 bedrooms, Hideaway and Oak Tree cottages are suitable for couples. The Milkshed can accommodate 6 guests.
The farm offers 300 hectares of wide open space to explore, and guests can enjoy hiking trails, gentle walks, mountain biking, bird watching, and river fishing on a catch and release basis at an additional charge. There are also picnic areas on the farm, and guests can explore 7 km of the Little Caledon River and caves. The town of Clarens is 9 km away and offers restaurants, pubs, art galleries, and coffee shops. Other attractions include the Cherry Festival and Asparagus farm tours in Ficksburg, bushman paintings, Clarens Golf Course, and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Activities in the area include abseiling, white water rafting, horse riding, and quad biking.
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28 guests' feedbackDe Molen was amazing - such a special place.
Thank you for the lovely weekend. The hosts were a delight and always ready to help if needed. Small and intimate rondawel/cottage, but exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed our stay a lot and would definitely stay here again.
Unfortunately the wifi is not available in the rooms and we had to sit on the farmhouse porch to get any wifi. In the freezing cold it was a bit tricky. The host recommended that we watch the rugby in the Golden Gate hotel (about 9 km from the guest house). It was a pleasant experience, especially when the host Brian also joined us. We hung out like old friends and it was a nice experience.
Nice big open space with the most beautiful view over the mountains. Quiet, yet close to go to town soon.
We stayed in the Oak Tree Cottage which has a comfortable rondavel feel with a thatched roof keeping the room cool on hot days. The kitchen area is quite small, but was enough to cook and wash dishes. The bar fridge was also just big enough to keep our few days worth of food cool. The bathroom with a shower was pretty neat. The farm itself is breathtaking with a peaceful river and beautiful willow trees under which one can have a picnic. We walked the farm a few times and went jogging in the mornings. It always felt safe. Brian and Lin and their 3 dogs (Tessa, Bently and Genius) were very welcoming and looked after us to make sure we had everything we needed and that we knew where we could go for a walk on the farm and have a picnic. They also gave us suggestions of where we could go for coffee and eat out. We will definitely stay at the De Molen Guestfarm again if we go in the direction of Clarens again.
Great escape from the busy world. Enjoyed every moment on the farm. Delicious, beautiful hiking trails that our little body also enjoyed immensely. Thanks Lin it was amazing!
There are some issues with maintenance of the cottage which I believe they are sorting out and the WiFi needs to be fixed. Not visible in photos.
We have due to ended up with a double booking at De Molen. Lynne, and later Brian, were very welcoming, and we had a great stay in the cozy Oak Tree Cottage. However, the hiking trail to the overhanging cave and the river for fly fishing was our highlight. We will definitely make a visit there again.
We have toured South Africa for three months and stayed in numerous self catering accommodation. The most expensive we stayed in was the cottage on De Molen Farm at R1500 per night but it was probably the third least luxurious. The decor was very dated. There is a large crack in the wall from ceiling to window that is very ugly. There is no outside seating that is not overlooked. It has no TV. I understand that Clarens has become a tourist hotspot. But we stayed in cottages in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay etc that are in more popular tourist places for less money and far more luxury. The host and hostess were very friendly and helpful.
Scenic place and the best waterfall, als was so clean with river coming down. Accommodation very comfortable and clean. Best welcome and very friendly thank you very much for the best weekend.
Vriendelik, hulpvaardig en net awesome om mee te praat.
Amazing dogs, amazing cottage, friendly owners, the best locations - perfect place to stay when you visit Clarens.
Excellent stay, all that you would want. No wifi if you need it.
Great stay! Beautiful farm, lovely walks, caught fish and had a good time. Perfect place for families with small children!
The personal interest taken by Lin and Brian in us as guests was warm. They made an effort to make the interesting things of the area known to us.
See stars.
Very accommodating owners. Place is very quiet and we had a lovely relaxing weekend.
Every need catered for, very spacious and comfortable. A quiet, tranquil farm setting. Ideally situated between Clarens and Golden Gate. Drive straight off the R712. Great walks, hikes and climbs on the property, even has its own cave that can sleep 3000 sheep, running water and all!
Very neat, beautiful surroundings and friendly people. Just needs a fireplace.
Such an amazing venue to relax, recharge and renew your spirits. Just outside of town but close enough as well. Lovely people. Lovely venue. Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
Brian and Lin were warm, helpful and friendly. Beautiful setting nestled at the foot of mountains and Golden gate national park. Peaceful with lovely walks.
Place is nice clean and tidy, people friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend the place to people.
What a wonderful and peaceful place. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Everything is very neat and clean. The kids could cycle and go for walks. We will definitely come again! It's very close to Clarens.
Particularly pleasant and friendly people, who immediately make you feel at home. They also introduced us to the area and what places you can visit and what you can do.
We were warmly welcomed. Beautiful, peaceful environment. The cave is a must see!
Wonderful peaceful accommodation in a beautiful area, with very friendly people and nice walking routes and braai facilities with braai wood. Close to Clarens for restaurants and other interesting shops.
Easy to find and just a short distance from town. Very quiet and calm, we felt like we were the only people there. We arrived late at night, our hostess was accommodating and friendly. Our room was already nice and warm and ready for us to lay down down our tired bodies. I recommend De Molen for any overnight stay.
Very neat and clean. Environment very beautiful and peaceful.
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Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.River fishing is on a catch and releases basis.
Fishing is R 100 per day for guests.
Fishing is R 250 per day for day visitors.
Oak Tree Cottage
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This unit is suited to accommodate 2 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Other in-room facilities include a kitchenette with a microwave, two-plate stove, kettle, toaster, and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a braai area.
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Fishing is R 250 per day for day visitors.
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This unit is suited to accommodate 2 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Other in-room facilities include a kitchenette with a microwave, two-plate stove, kettle, toaster, and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a braai area.
Hideaway Cottage
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This unit is suited to accommodate 3 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and a single bed. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, wood burner and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a braai area.
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Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
River fishing is on a catch and releases basis.
Fishing is R 100 per day for guests.
Fishing is R 250 per day for day visitors.
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This unit is suited to accommodate 3 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and a single bed. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, wood burner and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a braai area.
Fisherman's Cottage
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This unit is suited to accommodate 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms. One with 3 single beds and one with 2 single beds. Both bedrooms have bathrooms en-suite with showers. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, open fireplace and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance, braai area, and patio.
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Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
River fishing is on a catch and releases basis.
Fishing is R 100 per day for guests.
Fishing is R 250 per day for day visitors.
Cancellation policy
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Description
This unit is suited to accommodate 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms. One with 3 single beds and one with 2 single beds. Both bedrooms have bathrooms en-suite with showers. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, open fireplace and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance, braai area, and patio.
The Milkshed
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This unit is suited to accommodate 6 guests and comes equipped with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom is fitted with a shower. Bedroom 1 features a king-size bed, a single bed and a daybed. Bedroom 2 features a double bed, and bedroom 3 comprises a bunk bed. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a wooden deck overlooking the dam. Braai area and wood available.
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About This Room
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Bathroom
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Children aged between 0 and 18 pay 100% of the sharing rate.
River fishing is on a catch and releases basis.
Fishing is R 100 per day for guests.
Fishing is R 250 per day for day visitors.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
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Description
This unit is suited to accommodate 6 guests and comes equipped with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom is fitted with a shower. Bedroom 1 features a king-size bed, a single bed and a daybed. Bedroom 2 features a double bed, and bedroom 3 comprises a bunk bed. Other in-room facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area, and Wi-Fi. This unit also comes equipped with its own private entrance and a wooden deck overlooking the dam. Braai area and wood available.
The 4 rustic cottages include Fisherman’s Cottage, Oak Tree Cottage, The Milkshed, and Hideaway Cottage. The cottages offer romantic fireplaces and electric blankets for those chilly evenings, and are fully furnished, and equipped with linen and towels. The cottages are serviced daily. Fisherman’s Cottage can accommodate 4 to 5 guests in 2 bedrooms, Hideaway and Oak Tree cottages are suitable for couples. The Milkshed can accommodate 6 guests.
The farm offers 300 hectares of wide open space to explore, and guests can enjoy hiking trails, gentle walks, mountain biking, bird watching, and river fishing on a catch and release basis at an additional charge. There are also picnic areas on the farm, and guests can explore 7 km of the Little Caledon River and caves. The town of Clarens is 9 km away and offers restaurants, pubs, art galleries, and coffee shops. Other attractions include the Cherry Festival and Asparagus farm tours in Ficksburg, bushman paintings, Clarens Golf Course, and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Activities in the area include abseiling, white water rafting, horse riding, and quad biking.
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