Castle In Clarens is situated in the picturesque town of Clarens in the Eastern Free State, approximately three hours drive from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein. The Red Mountain Range as well as the Maluti Mountains surrounds Clarens, making the town an artist's paradise. Meander through the 17 art galleries and explore the quaint, intimate restaurants and bars in the area. More energetic guests may put their various talents and endurance to the test with a number of activities that are available ranging from horse riding, hiking, fly-fishing, abseiling and much more.
At Rapunzels Tower you will have the entire castle at your disposal, where you will be treated like royalty. Your eyes can feast on the dcor and object de art that was carefully hand-picked from all over the world to tantalize the senses. Cornerstones from Windsor Castle, tapestries from Dubai, light fittings from America, and tiles from Europe all contribute to an unbelievable experience. Guests are treated to a spectacular view of Mount Horeb and, in the evening, the lights of Clarens look like stars that have fallen to the valley below. The garden is especially designed to fit in with the Rapunzel fairytale, with thorn trees, small pathways and, of course, a vegetable garden.
The lounge contains an impressive and very dramatic fireplace adorned with cherubs in an antique gold finish. The size of the fireplace will ensure that even the coldest Clarens night is comfortable, cosy and warm. In addition, the lounge is equipped with a small library and games to provide entertainment during those long, lazy days.
The reason why the kitchen is so well equipped can be found in the fairytale. With all those wonderful herbs and exotic flowers at her disposal, Dame Gothel surely could cook up a storm. Inside the gothic-style cupboards, you will find everything from a garlic press to waterless stainless steel pots to ensure that every meal is a masterpiece. The castle is serviced daily and breakfast is available at an additional charge and can be delivered to your door.
The Chamber of Angels was specifically designed for guests to enjoy the heavenly views while preparing a sizzling barbecue . Surrounded by various angels dating back to the Gothic era and guarded by the Angel of the Sky, guests are invited to relax in the plush patio furniture provided.
Castle in Clarens
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Getaway Summary
PRICE (pp sharing):
from R 600 - 1,300
GETAWAY TYPE
Bed and Breakfast, Self-catering
Overview
"Beautiful Fairytale experience!"
04 May 2021
By ilani Richards
"It's a must do if you're in the Clarens area. Stunning setup with amazing detail. Friendly people & great food - overall fantastic experience."
"Great accommodation."
14 Aug 2020
By Werner Beetge
"Fine detail and original. Perfect."
"1 night stay"
29 Nov 2018
By Gary Stanton
"Really fantastic experience!"
"Over Rated"
20 Nov 2018
By Alethea Rheeder
"Very disappointed. Needs TLC. Owner and Host very Rude."
"It was a fairytale come true!"
04 Oct 2018
By Angie Botha
"It was our 26th wedding anniversary and we could not pick a better place to celebrate it. We had a exceptional 3 days. The castle is a very special place and you feel like a real Prince and Princess.It has more than what you need for a romantic getaway. We have been many places and we have already put this accommodation on top of our list. You can not capture the beauty and creativity of this castle in a photo. The view from the Castle is fantastic. To experience this fairy tale you have to visit the castle in Clarens."
"Memorable"
25 Jul 2018
By Tino Gabellone
"Yes , memorable stay. Thanks"
"View just love it"
17 Jul 2018
By Gerhardt Potgieter
"Everything was just perfect just keep on doing what you are doing was a great stay food was great, staff friendly loved it. Thank you for the opportunity to have stayed at your wonderful fairytale Castle, enjoyed the stay very clean, friendly staff and wonderful food, will come back for another visit.****************************************************"
"The whole experience was very special"
25 Jun 2018
By Carla Pattison
"The venue took our breaths away from the minute we walked through the door. Our girls absolutely loved it and investigated every little corner of the castle and the grounds. The food is highly recommended. We were there in the middle of winter and did not even feel it at night - the beds are warm and fairly comfortable. Thank you for sharing the dream."
"The magical experience of living in a castle for a weekend"
10 Jun 2018
By Robert John Craig
"An out of the ordinary fantasy get away. Terrific views, especially of sunset from the bench at Sunset Corner. Great concept that has been perfectly executed. And the food was excellent."
"The quiet"
30 May 2018
By Brett Michielin
"Loved everything. Even the creepy doll ."
