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257 Market Street
Clarens
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Free State
021 344 2440
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Rooikat Cottage
Rooikat Cottage
Rooikat Cottage
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Guests can book the 2-sleeper Rooikat Main Cottage or the 2-sleeper open-plan Rooikat Small Cottage which are adjacent to each other.
Rooikat Small Cottage is suited for 2 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed while the Rooikat Main Cottage can accommodate 2 adults on a king-size bed and 2 children on 2 single-sleeper couches in the lounge. Both cottages have private bathrooms fitted with a bath and a shower.
These cottages have kitchenettes equipped with a stove, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Guests have access to secure parking and free Wi-Fi. These cottages both feature a TV with full DStv channels and a DVD player. Braai facilities are also available on-site.
Guests can book the 2-sleeper Rooikat Main Cottage or the 2-sleeper open-plan Rooikat Small Cottage which are adjacent to each other.
Rooikat Small Cottage is suited for 2 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed while the Rooikat Main Cottage can accommodate 2 adults on a king-size bed and 2 children on 2 single-sleeper couches in the lounge. Both cottages have private bathrooms fitted with a bath and a shower.
These cottages have kitchenettes equipped with a stove, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Guests have access to secure parking and free Wi-Fi. These cottages both feature a TV with full DStv channels and a DVD player. Braai facilities are also available on-site.
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Reviews (332)
332 guests' feedbackWill use Rooikat again.
Our stay was very pleasant.
Was an incredibly nice visit. Will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much.
We enjoyed it very much. It was very quiet which is what we were looking for. Will stay longer next time.
Awesome-awesome. Any time again. Comfortable, clean, and good value for money.
Lovely stay, excellently equipped.
Rooikat is very beautiful, neat and clean. It is equipped with everything you could possibly need. The hostess is very friendly and informed us well about Clarens. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again anytime. It is peaceful and quiet and within walking distance of the walking trails and the shops/restaurants. The hostess is a good hostess and makes an effort with the accommodation.
Accommodation is ideal for two. It was nice and close to all the activities.
Special guest house: beauty, cleanliness, detail and everything that is needed. Beautiful nature scenes. Walking distance to Clarens shops.
I had a very nice stay. Everything was in the unit one needs and attention was given to everything. It's also nice and close to hiking trails.
We stayed in the small cottage set in an immaculate garden with stunning views. Lovely and quiet cul de sac within walking distance of the shops and restaurants.
Accommodation was neat with everything you need. Definitely value for money and will book there again.
Wonderful and cosy. The room was exactly what we expected.
Very neat, owner so helpful. Extras like coffee, tea, milk etc.
Very nice stay with a wonderful view.
The place is very nice clean and comfortable.
Had a great time.
Very nice friendly environment. Full DStv package was also good to enjoy.
Have a great time and relax.
Extremely tasty. Beautiful garden. Good facilities and excellent service.
We were very kindly received and had a great stay in the neat and clean cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rooikat Cottage. The host was attentive and made sure that we were comfortable, and the cottage was pristine and fully equipped and catered for all our needs.
Excellent, very neat. The lady was very helpful.
Everything is clean and tidy. There is nothing extra you need when you stay with Trudi.
Mrs. Clark made us feel very much at home. The Cottage was very neatly and tastefully furnished. The premises on which the cottage is also very neat and colourful. Would definitely recommend and visit again.
We were warmly welcomed. On arrival the unit was neat and clean. The layout was perfect to meet all our needs. Emergency power and gas alternatives in case of load shedding were in place and in good working order. The location is perfect for experiencing the town, businesses, hiking trails and other tourist attractions on foot. The view and atmosphere are beautiful and very relaxing. The staff was prompt, friendly and always willing to help. Many thanks to Trudie for a wonderful long weekend.
Everything was just perfect. Would love to stay there again should we have the opportunity to go again.
Beautiful and neat. Warm and very cosy.
Very safe, will sleep there again and spend the night!
Very friendly welcome. The place is very nice, clean and tidy with a beautiful garden. Very good value for money too.
Very pleasant experience. Fully equipped accommodation. Lovely bathroom, cute kitchen and very comfortable bed.
Although the weather was terrible, we enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage so much! Everything needed was there and it was exceptionally clean! Absolutely to be recommended!
The location is ideal, walking distance to town. The garden is beautiful and gives a sense of tranquility. Several hiking trails are within walking distance of Rooikat Cottage.
Rooikat Cottage will see us again for sure.
Especially beautiful next to the mountain and the accommodation was top notch. Trudy had been very helpful.
The place is tastefully decorated and anything you can think of that is needed is there. Everything is spotless and beautiful. Would love to go there again.
Can recommend the accommodation, value for money and so much extra effort is made.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rooikat Cottage. Very efficient host. The cottage had lots of extra, well thought out extras e.g. for loadshedding. Perfect position for exploring Clarens. We will definitely be back.
Attention to detail in the room's amenities is commendable. Everything is provided as advertised. Beautiful and exquisite surroundings. The shower's water pressure was refreshing and the bath provided wonderful relaxation. Secure covered parking. We were received personally and all load shedding measures were explained. Upon departure we were again greeted personally. Rooikat Cottage is highly recommended and we will stay there again when we visit Clarens. Thank you very much for the nice sleepover!
Close to shops and walking trails. Nice stay.
Thank you Trudy, it was lovely to stay at Rooikat. Als is extremely neat and clean. The location is on the beautiful walking trail between the trees. Thank you also for moving us to the large cottage at no extra cost as there was water damage in the small cottage where we were to stay. We will definitely come again.
The unit is always spotlessly clean and furnished with the necessary.
The small cottage at Rooikat is very well-designed, and has a lovely sense of space. It is well-appointed with every item you might need available, including an umbrella, a collection of DVDs, spring water etc. Set in a lovely garden which one can use, and parking is secure undercover. There is a sense of style here, with a delightful bay window, beautiful decorations and a patio for admiring the view. Which looks over onto the conservancy - what a feature right on the doorstep. As is Clarens, which is within walking distance. We loved it from start to end.
Room is well equipped. Location is close to town center. Hostess went out of her way to make it pleasant for us. Would definitely recommend Rooikat.
We had a great stay at Rooikat Cottage. It was beautiful and very peaceful. The place has everything you need.
I have traveled all over the world. Amazing place to stay, very clean with an excellent hostess. It had been special. Will always come back to Rooikat!
Beautiful unit, neat and spacious. Fully equipped kitchen and braai area. Beautiful view on the mountain.
Nicely close to the town square with all the tourist attractions.
"Load shedding" was a big problem. From six o'clock in the evening for 4 and 2 hours respectively for all 4 evenings.
What a gem against the mountain and river. Beautiful, neat and hospitable. The unit has everything you need and more for a wonderful, relaxing visit.
Trudy goes out of her way to assist guests with info on area etc.
Just the best place. You can't get better for overnight. Thank you very much, you have a fantastic place.
Our second December at Rooikat and 2023 will definitely be our third.
Rooikat is a beautiful place that has everything to make your stay an experience! Highly recommendable.
You can't go wrong staying within a few minutes' walk of the town square, which is also lined with eateries and galleries and other shops. The surroundings are picturesque and the silence and calm of the stay incomparable. There are many other activities. We were received very helpfully in the rain before dark and helped to park the vehicles safely and dry under cover.
This place is amazing! It's got everything you need: an electric stove, a gas stove (you know, for load shedding), super fast internet EVEN during load shedding (which made working remotely a breeze), some electricity during load shedding, a braai, countless number of kitchen tools utensils/pots/pans/etc. The towels are super soft, the view and garden stunning, and the host very lovely! They have thought of really everything. . Convenience-wise, the cottage is located about 100m from the main square in Clarens, and on the fence of a beautiful river/protected area which is really well maintained and very enjoyable!. I will definitely go there again and highly recommend this little cottage.
Friendly welcome, the cleanliness surprised, the location is ideal, the environment contributes to a relaxed atmosphere.
Rooikat Cottage was incredibly neat and spacious. Very nice on the side of the mountain.
Trudy has truly thought of everything to make one's stay as comfortable as possible, everything one needs is in the cottage. The cottage and stoep's decor is beautiful, the garden is breathtaking.
The cottage has everything we needed. There was load shedding and the power was very off, but Trudy made sure we had lights and there was a stove for coffee. It's neat and Allies cleans the cottage every day. We can recommend Rooikat.
Clarens is a lovely destination with excellent restaurants. Rooikat Cottage is a perfect home away from home.
Accommodation is neat, has a lovely view and is close to everything in Clarens.
Trudy made sure that everything was perfect, neat and clean. Everything you need is at your disposal. It is one of my top picks to stay in Clarens.
Friendly and neat.
Trudy has gone above and beyond to ensure guests are comfortable. Numerous little touches that totally surpassed expectations. We have travelled South Africa extensively for the past 15 years, but never have we been afforded the quality of the entire cottage. Highly recommended.
The place was very neat, well equipped and we lacked nothing. It's located in a quiet area, but only 2 blocks from the central town area. The service was excellent!
Rooikat is situated in a great spot. Close to the hiking trails and parkrun and also close to the square. Loved it and will definitely stay at Rooikat again.
Highly recommended! Awesome stay.
Now it's the right place to rest a bit. The sound of the waterfall and the quietness of the place go well with each other and we were kept up to date with the latest power outage arrangements every day. Would 100% recommend the place and Trudie is such a friendly lady that you just feel like you are at home.
Rooikat Cottage puts a lot of thought into providing the best stay for their guests. We ran into some load shedding but found the cottage had a gas stove and braai area (with provided firewood and firelighters) so we had no problems. Lots of board games and books and just far enough from the town centre to avoid all noise. Lovely.
Will use Rooikat Cottage again.
The lady was polite and the cottage is beautiful.
We only stayed one night but would definitely like to stay there again. Maybe maybe in the winter to go see snow.
Everything and more what I expected. Very isolated, but still within walking distance from the town centre. The walking trails are literally across the road.
Clean and tidy - nothing lacking. 100% recommendable!
The room had everything you need and more. They thought of everything. We'd definitely be back.
Everything you can think of is provided even earplugs and pain pills.
Located close to everything, very neat and well equipped.
Had a great stay. Close to the shops and the amazing views. The small unit was very neat. The free Wi-Fi and full DStv was an added benefit. The geyser did not work, but Trudy had accommodated us swiftly. Will stay there again.
We had a very nice stay, it was cold, but with all the heating in the cottage and the fireplace, we were very cozy. Would highly recommend Rooikat Cottage to any traveler.
Rooikat offers excellent accommodation. The unit is tastefully and neatly equipped, clean and tidy. The garden is beautiful. I would definitely recommend Rooikat.
The river in the background was lovely.
My stay was very short.
The location was very good and the place was clean and felt safe.
The owner Cathy received us friendly and show us our small cottage with everything you need to overnight or even stay for a week. There was loadshedding on the Monday morning but we were sorted because she got a little gas stove for making hot water for our coffee and she also have solar lights. The place is very clean with crispy clean linen.
The TV did not work which did not worry us too much as we wanted to stay away from too much technology for the weekend. This may irritate other guests. We ran out of hot water by Saturday afternoon. The geyser water was luke warm to cool. But as it was a hot weekend we were not too perturbed. Again, this would irritate other guests. I was disappointed that a little milk was not provided in the fridge for the tea and coffee. This is the first self catering cottage we have stayed in that did not provide a little bottle of milk for guests on arrival. I would recommend Rooikat Cottage to a friend explaining the above to make them aware that there may be things to discuss and sort out with the owner.
Everything you needed, in the unit. It is incredibly beautiful with a very nice view. Will definitely want to stay here again if I visit Clarens.
Excellent place, lovely stay. Nice walk in the mountain, everything close by. Stopped and only drove on two days later, all within 500 m of there. See us again in 2022.
The Rooikat unit was very neat and well equipped. Full DSTV, enough sleeping space for 4 people. Very good position (close to town). Cleaned every morning, would definitely stay there again!
Great accommodation with a neat garden and a nice view of the mountains.
When we arrived there, the owner was very friendly, helpful and immediately made us feel welcome. I will definitely go home there again. Everything was in place.
Our stay in Rooikat Cottage was thoroughly enjoyable, the accommodation was well presented and the location was perfect. Well done to all concerned.
We enjoyed the stay in the Rooikat Cottage so much, that we will go back there again. The beautiful, well-maintained garden, with dozens of bird species that come to drink water and offer a view of the mountain, provides a peaceful atmosphere. The walking trail right next to the site offers beautiful trees and bridges. Furthermore, the square with the shops is only a block away, everything within walking distance.
Very clean, tidy and well equipped, beautiful place.
The cottage was beautiful, very well-equipped, close to all shops but yet peaceful during day and night. Beautifully furnished with a view of the mountain on your doorstep and birds in the garden. Will definitely visit Rooikat Cottage again.
The cottage is perfect for a one night stay for 2 people if you are staying longer one of the larger units might be a better choice but this was perfect for our need to just stay the night.
Well located. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet.
Hostess very friendly and helpful. Guest house perfectly located, and really value for money. Will definitely visit there again.
Rooikat Cottage was exactly what we needed. Very tidy, very good location and enough blankets and wood to keep you warm. It is especially nice that the cottage is on the Clarens Conservancy's walking trails. We really enjoyed our weekend there and will definitely go back again.
Very clean very friendly and just a lovely place. I will be visiting again there 100%.
Trudy received us kindly and also informed us of places to eat and attractions in and around Clarens. The Cottage is very well furnished, clean, tidy and a beautiful place close to everything and the bedding is of high quality. We look forward to our next visit there and we will definitely stay here again. We had a great time at Rooikat Cottage. The unit was very comfortable with WiFi and a TV with full DStv.
Clarens is a beautiful town. The cottage is very nice, clean and modern and located on a plot with a beautiful garden and a view of the mountain. There is a small kitchen and also a braai area outside. There is hand detergent, hand cream and bathtub in the bathroom. The hostess was friendly and helpful.
Rooikat is very well equipped and has everything you need to make your stay pleasant. We can definitely recommend the Rooikat.
What a beautiful place! Rooikat small is very tidy with everything you need. Als of good quality and the bed sleeps wonderfully. Outside you are surrounded by the beautiful garden and the mountains. Thank you very much Trudie for your kindness and advice. We will definitely stay there again!
Main bed a bit hard to sleep on.
Beautiful surroundings. The unit was particularly functional and very well equipped. Trudy was very hospitable and went out of her way to make our visit very pleasant.
The weekend at Rooikat was excellent! It was really unforgettable. Trudy went out of her way to make us feel at home and the apartment we stayed in is great, great, great. If we go to Clarens again, we won't stay anywhere else but Trudy's.
This is certainly the best equipped accommodation we have ever stayed at. Everything one could think of to need was available, even champagne glasses and sharp steak knives! Lovely patio with barbecue area. It is painfully neat and clean. It's in town, but also set aside enough that you feel like you're in the countryside. I would highly recommend Rooikat's accommodation. Thank you very much!
One of the best units we have ever stayed in. Very clean and tidy and equipped with quality furniture and accessories. Beautiful garden, quiet and peaceful area on the best side of town. Trudy can be proud of what she offers her guests.
Enjoyed our stay Trudy was a lovely host, we could walk the park run and walk to town in less than 5minutes from our gate we could hear the river and enjoy the beautiful view from our room. We enjoyed our outings to the golden gate quad biking, shopping and eating at fabulous restaurants than relax read and braai in the gorgeous garden.
Really a nice place to sleep!
Thank you very much Trudy for your hospitality and friendly greeting upon our arrival, your place was nice and cozy with the most beautiful view on the mountain. We had a really good rest and the room was nicely equipped. Would definitely recommend your place.
Will definitely recommend the place and visit again myself, thank you very much.
Trudy and her staff were more than accommodating and we say a great big thank you. We will definitely go there again.
The best accommodation at an extremely reasonable rate. Silver clean, tasteful and luxurious with a beautiful, peaceful garden at the foot of the mountain. This place offers excellent value for money.
Good communication with the owner. Own access to yard (check) and accommodation (key) made it easy to come and go as needed and still be able to park car safely behind gate in yard.
Beautiful little touches like bubble bath and body cream. Super cosy. Well done.
Everything you need was in the house, especially the electric blanket on the bed and the umbrella for the unexpected rain. Extremely clean and tidy. Road a bit rough, but like all the streets in Clarens. Would have loved to stay longer but will definitely go back.
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The stay was fine, mountain view was nice.
First of all the road to the cottage is very bad, we didn't get the unit we booked because apparently something happened. We were given another unit where apparently there was so much fun that they had to repaint the place overnight and also replace a carpet. Place smelled of wine but must say the place is neat and clean and all that is needed is there.
Very good place to stay, convenient, comfortable and beautiful. Thanks for the kindness and help.
Truly an extremely neat, clean and well-equipped home stay that can only be described as "tranquil and peaceful". Lovely view of the beautiful garden with the mountain as a background. Very good value for money. Would definitely recommend Rooikat and would not think twice about requesting accommodation elsewhere in Clarens in the future.
We had a very nice stay. Very neat and clean - a beautiful place. Garden stunning! Would recommend anytime! Will definitely stay at Rooikat again!
Very neat and clean. Room and cleaning services are included.
We had a lovely stay at the Rooikat Cottage. Unit was clean and tidy. The garden is also particularly beautiful for those who like birds. We will stay there again in the future.
What you see is what you get. very nice cottage with everything you need. Trudy received us very kindly and shared a lot of information about the town with us, timely value for money
Was kindly received and the accommodation and surroundings explained to us. The cottage speaks of cleanliness and tasteful decoration. More than one needs. We wanted to stay another night but it was booked - don't surprise me.
Will definitely go there again.
Would recommend the place to anyone. Great.
Can hardly believe what is included in price. Large yard. Free Wi-Fi. Heaters in the bedroom and bathroom. Large bath. Everything you need and more!
Friendly welcome. Struggled with the street number.
The cottage is tastefully furnished with everything needed for a wonderful stay. Very nice garden and a nice view of the mountain. Trudy received us warmly and also made good recommendations on restaurants etc. Will definitely use the unit again.
Everything was on point. Will definitely be back.
Stay place very well located, what you see in advertisement matches 100%. Thank you very much Trudy, we will visit again!
Beautiful unit with beautiful mountain views. Owners are very professional.
We had a wonderful stay. Rooikat's surroundings are beautiful, peaceful and quiet. The place is clean and well equipped! The Oasis water was a nice surprise! I would recommend it with an open mind!
Clarens is a very nice place. It's a must for someone who hasn't been there yet. Golden Gate was really something special.
Nature is beautiful. Some of the restaurants in town are open on a Monday or Tuesday.
Great hostess. Comfortable accommodation. Well priced.
What you see is what you get no information is withheld from customers will go back again anytime.
We had a really nice stay - wow, where do you start? Everything you can think of is there for self-catering. We had a great stay and will definitely stay here again when we visit Clarens. Everything is so beautiful and of good quality - from the beautiful gardens and mountain view to the nice beds and nice outdoor barbecue. Can definitely recommend the place to other people.
The cottage is small, but there is everything you need. Very neat. The garden is a loop court. Secure parking. Definitely value for money.
Everything needed is there. There are even multiplugs to charge your cell phone in the room. We also found a jug of Oasis water in the kitchen. Even though there was no load shedding from Eskom, we still received a list with the possible times without power. The braai area and mountain were of course a very big plus. It really is a lovely quiet place to relax in Clarens.
Rooikat Cottage met all our expectations, attention was paid to the smallest detail, such as a lovely foam bath and body cream. The bed sleeps well and the linen is crisp. I would recommend the place to anyone.
We will definitely visit Red Cat again. Peaceful atmosphere, clean and neat.
Very nicely located by the walking routes and walking distance from the square. Everything is painstakingly neat with numerous extras such as bath foam, umbrella, shoe brushes, emergency medicine, etc. The friendly service is a bonus. Would happily recommend it.
Close to walking trails and to town. Park your car and walk everywhere. Cottage is safe and well equipped and nice and warm for the cool evenings.
Very friendly hostess and we enjoyed our stay a lot. The service was good and cleaning of the unit was good and done quickly and thoroughly.
Neat, affordable and cosy accommodation in spite of bad weather with every possible comfort.
It was very neat, the hostess made an effort to make sure that we had everything that we needed like plasters, cotton buds, headache tablets and more.
Very friendly reception. Clean and tidy. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Would recommend Rooikat for sure.
There was just a problem with the DStv. It was connected to the place next to us or to the owners' DStv. Was watching something else and then someone else changed the channel.
Great accommodation that is super clean and comfortable. I visit Clarens regularly and will only stay at Rooikat.
I was very impressed with Trudy and her knowledge about Clarens. Our room was extremely tidy, the bed slept fantastically well. Electric blanket and warm bed help for the cold feet. One of the most beautiful parts of Rooikat Cottage is of course the mountain it is located next to, as well as the hiking trails.
Thank you very much Trudy for your hospitality. Your place is extremely neat. Quiet, yet walking distance from town. Rich birdlife.
Perfect location, close to square. Very safe and amazing views of the mountain. Best place to stay, highly recommend.
The place was exceptionally clean and Trudy was very friendly and helpful. My partner and I really enjoyed it. Would recommend the place anytime.
Excellent service.
Rooikat was really fantastic, excellent location, close to everything. A beautifully clean cottage, I'll recommend it to anyone.
Good value for money. Very neat.
It was fantastic, couldn't ask for better.
We had a great stay, the lady is very nice and friendly and the place is breathtakingly beautiful and very tidy, I will go home there again and will also recommend to people, you will not regret it.
We had a lovely stay. It's a beautiful flat and we will definitely be back.
Excellent place, very neat and clean.
Very nice stay at Rooikat Cottage. Place is clean and tidy and value for money. Also got friendly service. View and garden are beautiful! We'll see you again soon!
We enjoyed our stay at Rooikat Cottage. This is a well run establishment set in a beautifully manicured garden. The owner takes pride in her business and although the room was small, it was well designed and more than adequate for our stop over.
We arrived very late, but were still accommodated. Everything was off the books. Very clean and tidy and extremely comfortable! Good value for the price.
Very Nice stay, but the owner was not very friendly.
Awesome, thanks. Can definitely recommend. All in all, excellent service.
Cute place, just like in the advertisement.
I'll just say, the pillows are uncomfortable and lumpy, but the rest was very comfortable.
This is the second time my husband and I visited Rooikat and it never disappoints. Beautiful cottage. Had a fantastic stay. Really enjoyed it. Thanks Trudy for your excellent service.
Very friendly welcome from hostess. Living space very very neat, clean and modern. Garden very nice and tidy. View of mountains incredibly beautiful. Walking distance from business area.
Rooikat Cottage is very neat and offers everything you need to have a relaxing time. It's absolutely value for money.
The cottage is beautiful and excellently equipped with everything you need. We had a lovely stay. The view from the patio is unbelievable. The location is perfect. Just outside of town to enjoy the quietness and countryside atmosphere, but close enough to walk everywhere. We'll definitely stay there again.
Felt welcomed. The place was clean and cosy. Definitely value for money. Got hiking trails on your doorstep. I will recommend this wonderful accommodation to anyone.
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Definitely recommended! Had they left our camera and they sent us up - we found a super service!
Great stay. Well furnished with all necessities and facilities. Clean and tidy.
This is a beautiful house. Well located. Would definitely recommend it.
To say the least, I'll definitely stay there again. It's walking distance from the town centre, but as peaceful and beautiful as on a farm.
Value for money with attention to detail.
We have never stayed in such a fully equipped overnight accommodation as Rooikat. It felt like we were staying in a five star place. We felt so at home and will never sleep anywhere else in Clarens than Rooikat Cottage. Trudie made us feel so at home and it is very safe. I will highly recommend it to all my friends.
Everything you need is there. We were welcomed with a warm, friendly welcome. Definitely recommend for everyone.
Onverbeterlike toeriste-aantreklikheid.
It was lovely to stay in such a comfortable and tidy unit. The service was great and the apartment was within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. The view from the room was breathtaking. Although it was cold, the room and bathroom were wonderfully warm with the heaters. We hope to visit Rooikat again.
This charming cottage has exceeded our expectations. Here are all the possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. We were here in the heart of winter and appreciated and enjoyed the electric blankets, heaters in the unit and bathroom, as well as the fireplace. Your vehicle is securely locked. The braai facility is cuddly and cosy built against the house. Everything is super neat and clean and beautifully decorated. We will definitely visit again. Can definitely recommend this.
Quiet and peaceful, a beautiful view on the mountain, lovely sun on the veranda and an electrical blanket for the cold nights. We were pleasantly surprised. Five star accommodation!
We can recommend Rooikat, even the most critical people will be happy!
Everything went well from our arrival until the next day with our departure. Clarens can get very cold in the winter but Rooikat Cottage has all of the warm facilities to make your stay there pleasant. The space is enough and the unit is beautiful. Beautiful furniture and everything is pretty, clean and neat. All of the facilities are available and out of everything that we saw in Clarens, Rooikant Cottage is our best memory. The hostess is very friendly.
Excellent. neat and friendly service. Highly recommended.
Would recommend Rooikat Cottage. Neat, meets all the needs.
Staying at Rooikat Cottage was a wonderful experience. The unit has been furnished with great care and good taste and a lot of attention has been paid to small details. Everything works and fits together. And of course the surroundings are beautiful! Trudy is the perfect hostess and made us feel very much at home. Here you can relax in style and enjoy your visit without coming out bankrupt on the other side. We will definitely stay there again if we go to Clarens.
We had a lovely home in a conveniently located, clean, tidy and 'cosy' Rooikat Cottage with a beautiful and tidy garden! Trudy, the owner, made us feel very welcome with her friendly service! We are definitely going to stay in Rooikat Cottage again on our next visit to Clarens!
Rooikat Cottage supply 100% in all of your needs. Trudy thought of everything. Couldn't have asked for a place that's better, more comfortable, more clean of more tasteful.
We felt very much at home at Rooikat. Very good value for money, motivated by the good location, facilities and neat amenities.
Really beautiful place with nice gardens. Far enough from town center to ensure tranquility and close enough to walk into town.
All our expectations were exceeded, cleanliness, friendliness, helpfulness. Place is very comfortably furnished. Will definitely visit again.
Incredibly neat place and friendly service. We will definitely come back again!
The accommodation is exceptionally clean and tidy, bathroom with a bath and a shower. Nice walking distance from the town and secluded next to the river in a very lush garden. Ver private and well equipped. Very professional welcome by the owner.
Would stay at Rooikat again anytime. Apartment was beautifully neat and clean. Everything was in working order. View - breathtaking. Hostess one thousand!
Everything was 100%. There is really everything you need, dining etc. and everything is spotless. Trudie is a very pleasant hostess and we will definitely stay there again if we go to Clarens.
Very well located, and close to everything. Very clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend the place.
The place was very comfortable and well equipped with everything needed. It is also safe and the surroundings and view are breathtaking. Trudy received us well and was very helpful. We will certainly use this accommodation again.
Neat and convenient. Lovely garden. Friendly hostess. Rooitkat will be a first choice if we stay in Clarens again.
Rooikat Cottage offers the visitor everything that is needed. The facilities are of high quality and extremely neat. Will definitely want to stay longer next time.
Extremely neat and very well located. Friendly and professional. We explored Clarens for a day from Ballito on our way to Knysna. Will always prefer to take this route rather than travel through Transkei. Would love to visit the area again during the summer.
Was pleasantly surprised by how big and spacious the unit is. Excellent value for money. It was very clean and neat with beautiful decor. The kitchen has everything that you need. Our host Trudi did a good job to make us feel at home.
We had an incredibly nice stay. The place has everything you need for a getaway. Centrally located and walking distance to amazing restaurants and the beautiful, clean town.
Beautiful, very neat cottage in a peaceful environment with a nice view of the garden and mountains. We will stay here again.
Very central and good value for money.
We had a great time and stay at this gem of a self-catering unit! We would love to book again soon. Thank you very much, Trudie.
Was very peaceful and clean. The underfloor heating was so nice! We would recommend Rooikat to anyone. The garden is beautiful! We enjoyed it very much.
Rooikat is elegantly furnished, private and secure. Trudy is an excellent hostess. We will always want to stay there again when we come to Clarens.
We had such a great stay. The area was beautiful and so was the cottage. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and the owner's attention to detail was beyond expectation. Most excellent service. We will definitely be visiting again. Keep up the great work Trudy!
The garden is incredibly beautiful and it is so peaceful to just sit on the porch and relax.
Good value for money and excellent location to all amenities in Clarens.
Really enjoyed the stay. It was a quiet cold weekend but the warm hospitable atmosphere in the place was fantastic. Was kindly welcomed.
Very friendly service, a definite escape from city life and a place I will definitely visit again.
Excellent accommodation, clean, serviced, warm bed. Quiet area, beautiful location, well maintained.
The best equipped unit I have ever booked, Trudie very helpful. Can highly recommend.
The stay was very pleasant. The equipment of the unit shows amazing detail planning. Eg even shoe brushes to clean shoes after the walk in Clarens dirt roads and basically medicine for an emergency were provided. The service was great and friendly.
The unit was very neat and comfortable. Would only recommend that sports channels be made available on DStv. When I asked Trudy if she could arrange a birthday hamper for me and put it in the unit for Lukas it was not a problem for her. The hamper, champagne, glasses and burning candles when we walked in was a great surprise. Thank you very much!
Very friendly people. Reassured us the whole time. Will definitely stay there again! Value for money.
Rooikat Cottage is a lovely little place at the foot of the mountain and walking distance to the village - well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a short break. The fireplace, underfloor heating and bathroom heater certainly helped to make our experience cozy - (seeing that we've been freezing in Clarens before at another place). I will definitely recommend Rooikat Cottage to friends and family.
We enjoyed 3 very peaceful nights at Rooikat Cottage. The unit was squeaky clean and very well equipped and is serviced every day by a friendly assistant. The area is very quiet and Rooikat Cottages is within walking-distance from the main town where all the tourist destination are located.
Beautiful accommodation with everything you need for self-catering. Very practical layout of a small space, but still very convenient.
Very neat and walking distance from the heart of town. Units very clean and neat, will definitely book there again.
Positive experience, will definitely go stay there again.
See stars.
Everyone was so friendly and helpful from the moment we got there. They provided lots of info we didn't even have to go to the office. The location is very safe and tranquil so it is ideal if you can do with some self discovery. The walking trails start just a few meters from the accommodations at the creek. Stunning nature. The town is ideal for a stroll and is walking distance from Rooikat Cottage. Pay a visit if you want to view and buy some art or meet some interesting people. This place should definitely be on your bucket list. We will definitely be back.
Sien die stergradering.
The room was well appointed and not cramped. Very neat and clean.
I can definitely recommend it. The unit is neat and clean. Bathroom with shower and bath was comfortable. The garden is nicely laid out and it just looks peaceful.
Everything was in place as promised when we got there at 11 o'clock in the morning. The apartment is very comfortable, neat and tasteful. There against the mountain and Rooikat's beautiful garden and many birds, it was a tranquility that made all worries disappear.
Good reception in a neat unit. Good value for money.
Very pretty room, well equipped. This place is perfect for a few nights' accommodation in Clarens.
Will definitely stay there again. Definitely recommend this place.
Very neat and a beautiful place. Comfortable.
Always a pleasure to stay at Rooikat. Definitely back on our list for next year.
We couldn't get a spot at our usual destination, so I searched LekkeSlaap and Rooikat Cottages stood out and so we booked. We had a great time. Equipped with everything you need and lovely large, clean rooms it made our weekend awesome. Beautiful gardens and breathtaking location, and very practical braai area. All this contributed to my rating this place the number 1 spot in Clarens. Our usual place doesn't even compare ... this place was ideal for my husband and I.
We were pleasantly surprised with the neat little place.
Will definitely stay at Rooikat Cottage every time we visit Clarens again!
Top class place and will go back. Definitely recommended!
Great accommodation. Neat unit with everything you need. Highly recommended.
We had a lovely weekend. The place was very nice, clean and tidy. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely go there again!
It's been a long time since we stayed in such a stylish, tasteful cottage. Everything is done with the greatest care and love. It's extremely neat and has everything you need for a getaway. Trudy will definitely see us again. Thank you for your excellent service, LekkeSlaap!
We can recommend Rooikat Cottage with pleasure. Our family was kindly welcomed and everything was so neat and clean and very comfortable. Will definitely come again.
Beautiful little place, fully equipped with everything you might need! It was lovely. Will return any time!
Friendly service! Beautiful place, perfect for socialising with friends or family.
The hostess (Trudy) thought of everything, even medication for a headache. The place is awesome, calm and absolutely wonderful. Neat, nicely equipped (with the best quality) and would love to visit it again. Thank you, Trudy. We absolutely love Rooikat!
Close to hiking trails in a quiet and very beautiful area.
Helpful. Self catering, so you can eat well in town. Cheap. Clean. Large bath. Walking distance to the main events.
I only have one concern, if it gets really wintery, what do we do with a fireplace or porch fires?
Owner was very accommodating and stay was lovely.
Very peaceful, safe and clean. We were warmly welcomed. We enjoyed our stay there. Definitely going back again... and again... and again!
Affordable, value for money and extremely tidy. Reception was positive and one is not bothered. The environment is very beautiful despite the drought.
Fantastically equipped with everything you can think of - up to DVD player with DVDs. Very good value for money. Will stay there again anytime and have already recommended friends who will be booking there in the new year.
Thank you very much Trudy for a wonderful weekend!
Very neat and clean and the location is beautiful.
Rooikat has lovely gardens and a beautiful view of the mountain. The guesthouse is close to all the shops tourists would like to visit. The owner was very helpful when we asked for assistance. Thanks!
Had a good stay and will make use of it again anytime and also recommend it.
The accommodation was very neat and clean. Excellent use of available space to fit all necessary amenities. The rooms are stylish (a talented person was definitely involved in the interior design). Service prompt and friendly. Thanks Tokkie. It was really nice to relax oin a warm, comfortable room after a long day on the road.
We will definitely visit Rooikat Cottage again. We enjoyed our stay. Clarens is really beautiful!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped with everything you need. The place was nice and clean and we really enjoyed the braai area. We will definitely stay there again. Very well located! Thank you very much Trudy!
Neat, cozy and has everything you need.
Very neat and clean. Well equipped with everything you may need.
I can really recommend this if you want to get away from it all with your wife and spend some quality time.
The house is a place that could be in Garden and Home magazine. Neat, clean, effective use of bedroom/kitchen/living room nook. Spacious bathroom has a sink, corner bath, shower, chair and corner cabinet. Equipped kitchenette and barbecue outside. The house is close enough to walk to town. Nothing negative to say.
The location of Rooikat Cottage is walking distance from Clarens square. With all the restaurants in town, it's easier to support them than to prepare your own meals.
Very nice and peaceful! Will stay there again.
We enjoyed our stay at Rooikat Cottage. We were pleasantly surprised by the amenities. Everything seemed newly decorated. The kitchen was one of the best equipped kitchens I've experienced in a cottage/chalets. The only drawback was a small curtain rail that broke off and that was left in the unit hanging over a chair in the living room for the duration of our stay. The cleaner said that they would fix it after our departure. Having said that, I have to add that we enjoyed our stay thoroughly and that we are grateful for the trouble that the owner went through to return an item that we forgot.
Clean and neat. The guest house is quite central and within walking distance of all the different shops.
Neat well equipped units and within easy walking distance of the core of Clarens, you don't have to drive anywhere. However, we only saw the hostess on arrival and never after, expected a bit more compared to orientation and advice regarding activities.
The unit is very well equipped.
Nader aan jou eie huis sal jy nie sommer kry nie. Baie hoë standaard gestel vir ander gastehuise. 'n Oase en verseker 'n gastehuis om na toe terug te gaan.
We were received very kindly. Rooikat is a beautiful and neat place. Everything you could need was in the unit. We will definitely go there again. We definitely give the place 10 out of 10.
The guest house was very nice and tidy. Will use them again.
Of the ten or eleven places to stay on our journey of 4,800km around the country, Rooikat Cottage is at the very top of the list! Trudi has ensured that the place is a real "home away from home" and has spared no effort or money to make it as comfortable as possible for visitors. It's neat, excellently equipped and sparkling clean, and then there's the covered braai area, the loop court of a garden and the beautiful mountain right in front of you - truly a gem! Don't miss this place!
Absolute value for money, friendly reception and the Cottage is extremely tidy and tastefully furnished. Would stay there again anytime. Thank you!
Nice place with friendly service!
Lovely place with a beautiful view of the mountain and field.
Beautiful unit, very tidy, well equipped. Nice view of the mountains. Definitely recommend it!
The accommodation is clean and tidy and we received a friendly welcome when we arrived.
Very quiet and peaceful.
Everything has been thought of down to the smallest detail. Our expectations were exceeded! Great stay after a long day of driving.
We had a wonderful stay! The unit has everything we would need and it is very clean and tidy. Beautiful view on the mountain. Don't worry about the cold, because Trudie has provided heaters in the room and bathroom, as well as an electric blanket. Thank you very much, we will definitely visit again.
It was nice and quiet, private and very neat. The service was great and we felt right at home. All the shops and stalls were within walking distance and along with that, the scenery was beautiful. Definitely a place to visit again.
See the stars.
A picturesque setting and walking distance from all shops and entertainment. We had a lovely experience.
Will definitely stay there again when I visit Clarens!
If you are wanting a self-catering stay in Clarens that exceeds all expectations for quality and comfort choose Rooikat Cottage. The cottage is spacious, clean, well-appointed with a beautiful garden and sunbirds right in front of the breakfast table. Most detail I've ever seen in a self-catering unit. Trudy is very kind and helpful. I'd most certainly recommend your home to family and friends. We will definitely be staying there again.
Rooikat is 5 star and I would recommend it to anyone. It is affordable and very neat and clean. For the self-catering accommodation there is everything you may need.
Red cat will see me again. Everything beautiful and of good quality, clean. Friendly professional service and welcome. I would recommend Rooikat to everyone.
Very comfortable and everything you need is there! Most beautiful view to dream of. First visit to Clarens and I was so carried away by all the little shops and restaurants.
We had a great stay, the place is beautiful and the location is perfect! Would recommend anywhere!
Beautiful place that I would recommend anytime. Gardens are beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. Everything is extremely neat and good value for money. Would recommend it to anyone.
Rooikat has an excellent garden with accommodation facilities. The guests are really looked after in every way.
Rooikat Cottage exceeded our expectations! We had a lovely stay there and really enjoyed the silence and the natural beauty. Will definitely visit Rooikat again in the near future.
For what we paid, one cannot expect more. We were very happy. A really nice place in a natural environment.
See the stars.
Please see the stars.
There was even milk in the fridge ready for a coffee.
It was a pleasant surprise to be able to get such a nice place to stay for what we paid. Nothing was out of place and everything very nice and clean. We would love to stay there again anytime. Walking distance to Clarens' restaurants and shops.
The unit was clean and tidy. Great stay. Would highly recommend it.
Very happy with our stay - rooms comfy and warm - value for money!
Rooikat is neat, clean, the gardens and view of the mountain are beautiful. Nothing was left untouched in the cottage. There is up to an umbrella, milk in the fridge and automatic air freshener in the bathroom. I can definitely recommend Rooikat.
Neat, clean and well located.
We had a great time, enjoyed the silence and tranquility and recharged our batteries a bit.
The accommodation is well located. Is neat and well equipped.
Rooikat is a very peaceful, cute place that I would definitely recommend. All facilities are in the unit and it is very tidy. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
The room was much bigger than we expected and the bathroom was lovely. We really appreciated the view and we were cozy with the heaters in the room and bathroom. The garden was incredibly beautiful, especially in autumn with all the colours. It is very private and away from the busy area of Clarens but still walking distance to all activities. There is also a nice walking trail nearby.
Very neat and spacious accommodation. We had a great stay and will stay there again. Well equipped.
Very neat. Has everything needed and very good finish.
Good accommodation.
Good value for money. Landlady very unfriendly.
Lovely cottage within walking distance to the shops and very comfortable accommodation - well worth a visit!
We stayed there for one night and it was very nice and beautifully decorated!
It was an unforgettable experience, thank you very much for your kindness.
The accommodation was clean and tidy, warm (it was very cold!) and the hostess made us feel at ease. I will definitely book at Rooikat Cottage again! Thanks, hey!
The booking was smooth, the reception friendly, directions to get there simple and clear, the cottage is very tidy, is very fully equipped. There is everything and more than we could possibly need. The surroundings are beautiful, the garden a loop court. Can highly recommend.
We were completely satisfied!
See the stars below.
Everything was tasteful, neat, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The large, well-kept garden with benches under the trees was a bonus. Our car was safely locked and bolted. We can wholeheartedly recommend Rooikat Cottage.
It was the nicest stay I have experienced in a long time! The whole experience was excellent, from our arrival, the beautiful clean, beautiful house with the beautiful view, the beautiful garden... We will do it again! Thank you very much for putting so much effort into maintaining such beautiful places for us!
In my opinion, Rooikat Cottage is one of those rare hidden gems that you don't know about unless you visit. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and go there again myself.
The accommodation was fantastic - clean, tidy and everything we needed was there. Trudy immediately made us feel at home and explained everything well; we definitely want to visit there again.
Thank you very much for a lovely stay. The cottage is clean and tidy with a beautiful view. We will definitely recommend Rooikat Cottages to all our friends and family.
The cottage is well equipped and clean and has a fantastic view.
Although our stay was of short duration, the impression of Rooikat Cottage and the staff will stay with us much longer: Perfect for a long weekend away. Trudy is a friendly, helpful hostess who immediately made us feel at home. The unit was equipped with all the necessities for our stay, which we received with comfort and space. Mornings began with coffee and a breathtaking view of the garden and the mountains from the living room window. The cottage is well located. For those who walk, with many trails of various grades and attractions, hikers will find that the trails start just around the corner on the slopes of the mountains. Holidaymakers can also venture into these routes under the leadership of a guide. Otherwise, one is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, shops, the museum, and so on. The overall positive experience of our short holiday is long lasting and we will surely return to Rooikat Cottage on our next one!
Kitchen is very well equipped, and there is a lot of complete information available about surrounding things to see or do. Well equipped for cold weather with fireplace and heaters.
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Rooikat Small Cottage is suited for 2 guests, is furnished with a queen-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and a bath. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with an oven, stove, microwave and bar fridge. This cottage features a TV with full DStv channels as well as a DVD player. The cottage opens onto a deck that overlooks the braai facilities. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi as well as secure parking in the carport.
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Rooikat Small Cottage is suited for 2 guests, is furnished with a queen-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and a bath. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with an oven, stove, microwave and bar fridge. This cottage features a TV with full DStv channels as well as a DVD player. The cottage opens onto a deck that overlooks the braai facilities. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi as well as secure parking in the carport.
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The Rooikat Main Cottage can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The first bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the lounge area contains 2 single-sleeper couches for 2 kids. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. The open-plan kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area features a fireplace as well as under-carpet heating. There is a TV with full DStv channels and a DVD player. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, secure parking and a built-in braai on the covered patio.
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The Rooikat Main Cottage can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The first bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the lounge area contains 2 single-sleeper couches for 2 kids. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. The open-plan kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, tea- and coffee-making facilities, crockery and cutlery. The lounge area features a fireplace as well as under-carpet heating. There is a TV with full DStv channels and a DVD player. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, secure parking and a built-in braai on the covered patio.
R1 300R1 300R1 170Guests can book the 2-sleeper Rooikat Main Cottage or the 2-sleeper open-plan Rooikat Small Cottage which are adjacent to each other.
Rooikat Small Cottage is suited for 2 guests and is furnished with a queen-size bed while the Rooikat Main Cottage can accommodate 2 adults on a king-size bed and 2 children on 2 single-sleeper couches in the lounge. Both cottages have private bathrooms fitted with a bath and a shower.
These cottages have kitchenettes equipped with a stove, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Guests have access to secure parking and free Wi-Fi. These cottages both feature a TV with full DStv channels and a DVD player. Braai facilities are also available on-site.
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