https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/enGeneral NewsCopyright (c) 2026, Clarens Country HouseFri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/clarens-conservancy/<p>The CVC is one of the best things about the village - maintaining, developing and protecting the mountains and hiking trails around Clarens. Find out more about the trails and the plants of the Conservancy by following this link https://clarensnews.co.za/category/clarens-8/clarens-village-conservancy-2/</p>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/clarens-conservancy/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/out-and-about/<h2><strong>Out and About</strong><br />Clarens has a lot to offer: for the adventurous there are a wide range of activities. For the less adventurous there are many unusual shops as well as art galleries, restaurants and delis. Shopping in Clarens is fun - nothing like the usual shopping mall experience, and since Clarens is home to many artists, this is the place to see great art and meet some of the artists who live here.</h2> <h2> </h2> <h2>Be sure to explore the Gallery at The Clarens Country House to view Peter Badcock's art, as well as his book illustrations. (Peter and Toni not only own The Clarens Country House, but they also live here, and will be happy to show you around.)</h2> <p> </p> <h2>There are a lot of activities on offer in and around Clarens.    </h2> <h2><strong>Golf</strong></h2> <h2>The Clarens Country House guests are invited to play golf at our excellent local golf course at a much reduced rate.   For more information visit: www.theclarens.co.za</h2> <h2><strong>Fishing</strong></h2> <h2>Guests are permitted to enjoy Trout fishing on the main golf estate dam.  (Next to the 15th hole.).  A permit is required - available from the Pro Shop.</h2> <h2><strong>Adventure</strong></h2> <h2>White water rafting, abseiling, archery, zipline and quad biking. You can do it all in Clarens with Clarens Xtreme. </h2> <h2><strong>Hiking</strong></h2> <h2>We highly recommend hiking in The Clarens Village Conservancy. There are trails to suit everyone, and maps are available from The Clarens Country House reception.   </h2> <h2><strong>Golden Gate Nature Reserve</strong></h2> <h2>Visit the beautiful Golden Gate Nature Reserve.   Be sure to take your camera - the views are stunning.</h2>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/out-and-about/General Newshttps://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-clarens-and-surrounds/<p><a href="http://www.ultimateguideclarens.co.za">http://www.ultimateguideclarens.co.za</a></p>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-clarens-and-surrounds/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/our-bedrooms-have-had-a-facelift/<p>We have just given the bedrooms in our WildeAls and Ouhout suites a facelift.   The idea being to make our guests feel even more at home. Fresh paint, some new linen, vibrant colors and stunning artwork.</p>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/our-bedrooms-have-had-a-facelift/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/the-clarens-village-nature-reserve-2/<p>We can highly recommend the hikes in the Clarens Village Nature Reserve.   Read their latest newsletter</p> <p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/0ae8b2ed11ff/cvc-newsletter-oct-15145430">https://mailchi.mp/0ae8b2ed11ff/cvc-newsletter-oct-15145430</a></p>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/the-clarens-village-nature-reserve-2/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/spring-rates/<p>In celebration of the arrival of spring, we have just updated our rates.   With the reduction of the costs of keeping our guests warm over winter, we have been able to reduce our rates.   Go to our website, check availability and book online.  A weekend for 2 in our spacious suites will now only cost R1100 per night.</p>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/spring-rates/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/winter-in-clarens-2/<p>We make every effort to ensure that our guests are warm, no matter what the weather outside.   Wall panels heat the rooms, and there are electric blankets on the beds.   The Ouhout and WildeAls suites have fireplaces on the patios, and the Bosman and Shepherd's Loft suites have fireplaces in their lounge areas.   We even supply our guests with hot water bottles, and extra blankets in case of power outages.  Winter in Clarens can however be tough on our garden guests. (No electric blankets or fireplaces or warming panels.). So we put out birdseed and maize for them every morning and by daybreak we have duiker, guinea fowl and dozens of birds waiting for their early morning treat.</p>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/winter-in-clarens-2/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/book-online/<p>We appreciate those guests who book on-line so much that we give them a 15% discount. All you need to do is to press the BOOK NOW button to see this special rate.</p>Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/book-online/https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/september-in-clarens/<p>The weather is absolutely glorious at the moment.  Warm, sunny days with very little wind.   It's as though Clarens is waiting for rain, and everywhere you look there are signs of spring.   The willow trees are draped in green, the birds are beginning to display their summer finery, the fruit trees are in flower and the air is alive with birdsong and the humming of bees.   This really is an exciting time of the year.</p>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200https://www.theclarenscountryhouse.com/blog/post/september-in-clarens/