Bardow Manor is a peaceful retreat surrounded by the breathtaking Maluti Mountains in Clarens. Guests can enjoy comfortable amenities including free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast.
The property offers comfortable queen and twin rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. One room features an en-suite bathroom with a shower, while the others have en-suite bathrooms with baths. Rooms are air-conditioned and include coffee/tea facilities, a microwave, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, a desk and a small patio with a dining table and mountain views.
Known as the ‘Jewel of the Free State’, Clarens is a charming town renowned for its sandstone buildings, scenic mountain landscapes and relaxed atmosphere. The town is also a popular haven for artists, with galleries, boutiques, unique shops and local restaurants to explore.
Nature and adventure are easily accessible, with Golden Gate Highlands National Park nearby, offering hiking trails, dinosaur footprints and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Visitors can also enjoy river rafting, quad biking, ziplining and horse riding, while breweries, cosy restaurants and spas provide opportunities to unwind.
With its combination of art, natural beauty, outdoor activities and peaceful surroundings, Clarens offers an inviting destination for travellers seeking a relaxing and memorable getaway.
In-Room facilities: * Air conditioning * Cleaning service * Desk * Mountain view * Non-smoking * Sitting area * Streaming service(s) * TV * Wi-Fi * Bathroom amenities * Bathtub or Shower * Bar fridge * Coffee/tea facilities * Microwave * Outdoor dining area * Outdoor furniture * Patio
Often called the “Jewel of the Free State,” Clarens is a charming little town nestled peacefully in the Maluti Mountains. With its beautiful surroundings and sandstone buildings, it offers a tranquil escape for those looking to slow down. This artists’ haven is brimming with galleries, boutiques, and unique shops, making it a perfect spot for art lovers. When you’re not browsing the art scene, you can get your fill of outdoor adventure. The town is close to Golden Gate Highlands National Park, where you can hike, explore ancient dinosaur trails, and admire the spectacular sandstone cliffs. For the adventurous, you can try river rafting, quad biking, ziplining, or go horseback riding through the picturesque landscape. For those who prefer a more relaxed holiday, there are plenty of cosy restaurants, breweries, and spas to enjoy. Clarens offers a delightful mix of art, nature, and adventure, making it an ideal destination for a memorable South African getaway.
Attractions:
* Golden Gate Highlands National Park
* Basotho Cultural Village
* Surrender Hill
* Clarens Museum
* Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary
* Clarens Golf Estate
* Clarens Brewery
* Clarens Dinosaur Tours
* Clarens Nature Reserve
* Motouleng Sacred Caves
* Titanic Rock
* Clarens Village Conservancy
* Clarens Kloof Dam
* Clarens Waterfall
* The Artists' Amble (Art Galleries)
* Ziplining
* Horseback Riding
* Hot Air Ballooning
* River Rafting
* Quad Biking
* Spas and Wellness Centres
Rooms and Units Available:
Cheetah Sprint - Classic Queen Room
Cheetah-themed room with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower, air-con, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi. Features a desk and private patio with dining bench and mountain views. Room accessed via stairs.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Elephant Sanctuary- Comfy Queen Room
Elephant-themed room with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower, air-con, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi. Features a desk and private patio with dining bench and mountain views. Room accessed via stairs.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Giraffe Oasis - Deluxe Queen Room
Giraffe-themed room with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, desk and small patio with dining bench and mountain views.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Hippo Haven - Comfy Twin Room
Hippo-themed room with twin beds, en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, desk and small patio with dining table and mountain views.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Lion's Den - Premium Queen Room
Lion-themed room with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom with a bath and handheld shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, TV and Wi-Fi. Includes a desk and private patio with dining bench and mountain views. Room accessed via stairs.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Meerkat's Watch - Luxury Queen Room
Meerkats-themed room with a queen bed, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and handheld shower.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Rhino Rampage - Deluxe Twin Room
Rhino-themed room with two single beds, en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower, air-con, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi. Includes a desk and private patio with dining bench and mountain views. Room accessed via stairs.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Wildebeest Ridge - Premier Queen Room
Wildebeest-themed room with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom with a bath and handheld shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, microwave, TV and high-speed Wi-Fi. Includes a desk and a small patio with a dining bench and mountain views.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Children under 12 Elderly
Parking (off-street - open) Wi-Fi
No Pets Allowed Nature
Families Business Travellers
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total. If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit. If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit. If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
Terms and Conditions
* Check-in is between 14h00 and 18h00. Please make arrangements if you can only arrive after 18h00.
* Check-out is at 11h00 and breakfast served until 11h00.
* Should you need to depart very early on your departure day and reception is not available, please ensure that you leave the key in the key box outside reception.
* We reserve the right not to refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed to a credit card.
*The cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in. *The credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.
Directions:
From Bram Fischer International Airport:
1. First, you'll want to head southeast toward Bram Fischer Airport Road. It's a short distance, just about 350 m.
2. Next, continue on Bram Fischer Airport Road for about 600 m.
3. When you get to the roundabout, take the second exit, and you'll stay right there on Bram Fischer Airport Road for another 600 m.
4. Then, turn left to merge onto the N8, following the signs for Maseru. That's about 400 m.
5. Stay on the N8 for a while?it's a good stretch of road, about 51.7 km.
6. Keep to the right to stay on the N8 for another 67.5 km.
7. After that, continue straight onto the R26. This part is pretty short, about 1.7 km.
8. Keep right again to stay on the R26 for a much longer distance, about 113 km.
9. Turn right onto the R711 for about 33.2 km.
10. Continue straight on the R711 for a final 1.9 km.
11. Turn left onto the R712, a quick 290 m.
12. Turn left onto Main Street, which is a very short 33 m.
13. Then, turn right onto Sias Oosthuizen Street for 600 m.
14. Finally, turn left onto Villiers Street. Your destination will be on the left side of the road.
