The Stoke House

Sleeps 4 · 1–3 bedrooms · 1–3 beds · 1 bathroom · 4 units
Self Catering in Clarens, Free State

The Stoke house is a self-catering, pet friendly accommodation located in the beautiful town of Clarens in the Free-state. It is a stones throw away from the town square and incredible trails of the Clarens Conservancy.

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  • Tippie Suite
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    Tippie Suite

    • 1 Bed • 2 Adults • 40m²

    • Bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, TV, DSTV / Satellite TV, Shower only.

  • Tomac Suite
    Tomac SuiteTomac Suite
    Tomac Suite

    • 1 Bed • 2 Adults • 40m²

    • Bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, TV, DSTV / Satellite TV, Shower only.

  • Main Stoke House
    Main Stoke HouseMain Stoke House
    Main Stoke House

    • 3 Beds • 4 Adults • 120m²

    • Bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, Separate tub and shower, TV, DSTV / Satellite TV.

  • 767 On The Ridge
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    767 On The Ridge

    • 1 Bed • 2 Adults • 8m²

    • Bathroom amenities, TV, Shower only.

Description

The complete Stoke House comprises of 4 bedrooms; 2 on-suite with showers and 2 bedrooms sharing a full bathroom with a bath and shower. Living areas are open plan and offer a chef's kitchen, dining and lounge areas with a wood-burning fireplace and they lead onto the patio which offers views of the mountains and a built-in braai.

The house has a communal garden which is shared by all our guests staying on the property.

The main house:
This unit comprises of an open-plan, airy living area and which leads on to the patio with views of the mountains and village life. A cosy fireplace is on hand for cold evenings, and there is a large TV, should you want to watch catch up on your favourite series on Netflix.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and kettle… everything a food lover will need to cook the perfect meal.

There is a large built-in braai on the main patio. The main bedroom offers a queen size bed and the other twin beds which can be converted into a King size bed, if preferred.

All the units offer crisp clean linen, towels, hairdryers, and wall safes for your valuables. Panel heaters, gas heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles and additional blankets should keep the cold at bay on chilly nights and with load shedding a part of everyday life, emergency lights and candles are also available.

Tippie Unit:
Tippie overlooks the Lesotho and Golden Gate mountains in the distance and has the best sunrise out of all our units.

The unit offers on suite shower facilities and a king size bed that can be made into 2 singles if needed. Crisp clean linen, towels, extra blankets and hot water bottles, electric blankets, gas heater and wall-mounted panel heater for the chilly nights

A well-equipped kitchenette includes a small dining area, kettle, toaster, oven/stove, small fridge, gas bottle with cooker and microwave as well as a private patio with braai and outdoor dining area.

A TV has all the latest Netflix programs and free WIFI is available.

Tomac Unit:
Tomac overlooks the Rooiberg mountains in the distance and garden which is great for your furry kids.

The unit offers on suite shower facilities and a queen bed with crisp clean linen, towels, extra blankets and hot water bottles, electric blankets, gas heater and wall-mounted panel heater for the chilly nights.

A well-equipped kitchenette includes a small dining area, kettle, toaster, oven/stove, small fridge, gas bottle with cooker and microwave as well as a private patio with braai and outdoor dining area.

A TV has all the latest Netflix programs and free WIFI is available.

767 On The Ridge:
The Stoke House's 'sister' accommodation – 767 On the Ridge is a cosy self-catering unit sleeping 2 people offering the best sunrises in Clarens!

The unit has 1 bedroom with a king size bed, bathroom with shower and a cosy open plan living area and kitchenette where a delicious meal can be prepared while a board game is on the go and sun setting over mountains in the distance.

Located on the edge of the Clarens Village Conservancy nature reserve, summers call for a braai on the patio and kilometres of hiking trails just outside of the front gate makes it's the perfect place to relax and energise!

With Free WIFI it makes it a great place to work from and the full Netflix offerings are also available.

Property Amenities

  • Bar / Lounge
  • Secured parking
  • Free parking
  • BBQ / picnic area
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Wi-Fi

Nearby Attractions

  • Clarens is known as the “Jewel of the Eastern Free State”. It is a charming artists town in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains that offers the perfect escape from city life. Think galleries, quaint clothing stores, outdoor activities, breweries, restaurants and so much more.

Area Info

Mountain Bike Trails

* Village Loop 11km-25Km As the name suggests, it is a loop that goes in and around our village, including dirt road, single track some sandstone ridges, and lekker technical downhills. Don’t let the distance fool you- if you are tuff, do it twice. Definitely the best ride if you don’t have much time or if you are in the mood for a shorter (yet sometimes challenging) ride.

Please contact Clarens Xtreme for your conservancy cycling permits & maps – 058 256 1260 or 082 563 6242

* Rebellie Game farm 30km This trail takes you 15km out of town- 4km tar road and then gravel roads with breathtaking climbs. You double back on the same road. This trail into Rebellie game farm is a must-do. Keep in mind – the game farm, in the top corner of a mountain range, means a lot of uphills.

* Toekka Gravel Grind 40km On this trail you will have some 3km tar road to travel before you hit the gravel roads taking you on a 40km loop.

This road is ideal if you want to get time in the saddle without any technical riding. This loop can be extended and one can do almost a 100km of gravel road.

* Camelroc Trail Set out on the Camelroc Guest Farm in the Rooiberge, near Fouriesburg. Beautiful and varied single trail purpose-built for authentic mountain bikers. This is for the adventurer who wants more than just riding on gravel roads and Jeep tracks.

There are two routes- A 10km figure eight route which is completely on Camelroc Guest Farm. The second route is 30km, with some two short-cuts to reduce the route to 10km or 20km as well. This route is quite difficult with a very tough climb up to the mountain top. The trail is mostly single track and quite technical… The trail has been very well laid out with great variety. Winding through trees, along the Small Caledon river, climbing the mountain, long winding down-hills (after the climb!) Beautiful views overlooking the Maluti mountains, the two Caledon rivers and rural Lesotho.

Booking is essential and you pay an admission fee if you’re not staying on the farm – 058 223 0368

Directions

  • From Cape Town
  • Get on N1 in Foreshore from Christiaan Barnard St/M60
  • 6 min (2.2 km)
  • Follow N1 to R701 in Free State. Exit from N1
  • 8 h 20 min (818 km)
  • Follow R701 to Edenburg Rd/N6 in Smithfield
  • 1 h 8 min (116 km)
  • Voortrekker St turns slightly left and becomes Edenburg Rd/N6
  • Continue to follow N6
  • 58 s (1.0 km)
  • Continue on R701 to N8/R26
  • 1 h 38 min (143 km)
  • Turn right onto N8/R26
  • 8 min (12.1 km)
  • Follow R26 and R711 to Main St in Clarens
  • 1 h 33 min (149 km)
  • 123 Main St

Cancellation Policy

  • No Smoking.
  • Pets are allowed need to be well trained. It’s R50 per dog per night and a fully refundable “doggie damage” deposit of R500 will be required.
  • No loud noise after 22:00.
  • We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancellation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.

Conditions

* No Smoking.
* Pets are allowed need to be well trained. It’s R50 per dog per night and a fully refundable “doggie damage” deposit of R500 will be required.
* No loud noise after 22:00.
* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancellation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.