  
Hannics RetreatHannics Retreat offers affordable accommodation in Clarens in a very comfortable three bedroom home.DescriptionHannic's Retreat offers a three bedroom home with the main bedroom being full en suite which is heated. There is a second full heated bathroom with a separate toilet. Two of the bedrooms have queen size extra long double beds with wooden cottage pane doors leading onto the veranda while the third bedroom has two three quarter beds. All beds have electric blankets and each bedroom has under carpet heating. The lounge, dinning room and kitchen are open plan with a gas fired log fireplace and DStv in the lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped for six people and includes a combination fridge/freezer, a microwave oven as well as a stove having four plates and an oven. If required, at an additional fee service can be provided. Adjacent to the lounge is a lock up garage and a laundry. Double wooden cottage pane doors lead from the lounge onto the veranda, which also serves as an entertainment/relaxing area with braai facilities. While having sun downers one can enjoy the view of the mountain where Titanic rock is situated. The centre of the village is a seven minute stroll away where one will find a number of art galleries, a variety of shops offering a wide range of interior décor and souvenirs The village also offers a number of restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visitors have a variety of activities available and they include, horse ridding, quad biking, hiking, trout fishing, golf, abseiling, mountain trails and nature reserve which also has some bushman paintings. In the winter there is also the possibility that snow may be seen on the high lying areas. Alternatively one can go on scenic drives to Golden Gate (17km), Fouriesburg (30km) where the asparagus festival is held (approximately in September) and Ficksburg where the cherry festival is held in November. Clarens is also an ideal stop over en route to Lesotho, the Drakensberg and Sani pass. Last but not least the village with its friendly people offer an ideal country laid back environment for a break away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan centres. Contact Details:
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Tel: 086 127 6237
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What do our users think03.02.2010 by Tsepo Senoamali from South Africa
 - 5/5
- We had a very refreshing and peaceful stay at Hannics Retreat. My family was impressed with the quaint and laidback surroundings of the house. Great views as the looks over the mountain at such a close range while the bird community serenades us with the chirping sounds while you take a nap. We would definitely like to be back at this great tranquil guesthouse. The house had all the bare essentials and over and above - we did not struggle to prepare a braai in the first evening and the welcoming nature of the establishment just made us feel relaxed. A great South African experience in our Free State province.
DirectionsClarens is located some 333 km from Pretoria, 32 km from Bethlehem and the turn off from the Bethlehem/Harrismith road is approximately 8 km from Bethlehem.
The village with its friendly people offer an ideal country laid back environment for a break away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan cities. The village has become known as the “Jewel of the Free State” - rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and tranquility.
In this quaint village of Clarens you can explore the huge variety of galleries, craft shops and restaurants.
The more adventurous guest will be attracted to many outdoor pursuits on offer. Clarens has become an artist’s haven, motivated by the sun on the cliffs of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Ancient inhabitants of the Clarens countryside were inspired to express themselves artistically as is evident from the many Bushman paintings in the surrounding sandstone cliffs |
