Cranberry Cottage is a lovely colonial-style retreat on the Eastern Free State Maloti Route - a scenic route through the Eastern Free State bordering Lesotho.
It is perfectly situated for visiting the Lesotho Highlands, as well as the local lion breeding project, bushman paintings, potters and weavers.
Unwind in warm Free State hospitality while you stretch out in your spacious luxury suite. Crisp linen, sparkling bathrooms – all the modern amenities you could desire.
An infusion of modern and traditional cuisine served in our romantic duck pond restaurant - we are fully licensed.
During the summer months breakfasts are served on the patio under the grape-vines and in winter, in the cosy dining room beside the logfire. Vegetarians are especially catered for.
Rooms
Cranberry Cottage offers a diverse range of accommodation, depending on your requirements.
There are 31 guest rooms at Cranberry itself, 4 self-catering units at the Railway Station, a Conference centre to accomodate 120 people as well as a Private gym and health spa.
Wellness Centre
Clarens Wellness Centre @ Cranberry Cottage offers a range of specialized spa treatments which include:
- Facials, Body treatments, various Massage treatments, Spa Manicures and Spa Pedicures and the daily necessities like waxing and tinting.
- Half Day to 5 Day Retreats.
It is a gateway to tranquility, a destenation that re-kindles the story book image of the peace and contentment enjoyd by our great grand-parents.
Activities:
Attractions in the area:
* Angora Wool Weavers
* Lesotho
* Rock Art - St Augustines
* French Monastery
* Cherry Wine Estate
* Bushman Paintings
* Boer War Graveyard
* Bird Watching
* Horse Riding
* Catharina Brand Museum
* Golf & Tennis
* Lion Farm How to get there:
From Bloemfontein enter town and turn left into Piet Retief street.
Turn right again into Beeton street and proceed until you find the Guest House on your left at no. 37.
Cranberry Cottage Guest Reviews
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Cranberry Cottage
Reviewed by Gaylyn Strauss on
28 September 2009
The accommodation was lovely and we enjoyed our treatments at the Wellness Centre.
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Reviewed by Brendon Cowen on
25 February 2009
A very nice night stop -- courteous service, comfy rooms & good food.
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Reviewed by Dawie van Wyk on
17 June 2008
Food was very average, accommodation very good, service was good and excellent ambience
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Reviewed by Richard Ross on
14 May 2008
I liked how the rooms were spread out back in the complex. The complex was very scenic and cozy, even with ducks in some of the ponds. I stayed for 4 days. The room was comfortable. I had to have instructions on how to turn on the gas heat after the first night, but they were basic and easy. There was an extra blanket in the closet and a down covering on the bed with lots of pillows. The bed was large and firm. I did not use the refrigerator, Jacuzzi, coffee pot or separate outside patio, but it was nice to have available. I also did not partake in meals while I was there so I can not comment on the food other than it was available. The bathroom floor had heat coming from it, which was nice when coming out of the shower or standing in the bathroom. There were adequate TV channels available. The staff was pleasant and the office had brochures to help make my stay more enjoyable. I would come back again.
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We really enjoyed our stay there. We will certainly use your services in the future when looking for accommodation. We really found you to be very professional and service orientated. 