Thaba Lapeng provides self catering accommodation near Clarens in the Free State province of South Africa. The name is derived from the Sotho language which means "residence against the hill." The farmhouse is situated against a hill only 12 kilometers from Clarens in the eastern Free State, on the R711 towards Fouriesburg, just before Surrender Hill, and enjoys magnificent panoramic views of the mountain ranges surrounding Clarens and towards Fouriesburg. Clarens itself can also be seen from the house. Thaba Lapeng is only three hours from Johannesburg, four hours from Durban and two hours from Bloemfontein and is an ideal stop-over between the northern and southern provinces or on your way to Lesotho. Enjoy the serenity and view of Thaba Lapeng from your patio or the top of the hill behind the house - which include the Maluti mountains in Lesotho. The farm is situated next to a game farm and is also suitable for bird viewing. The accommodation at Thaba Lapeng consists of three self catering open plan chalets which are adjacent to the main house, as well as two rooms in the main house which provide basic accommodation. The self catering chalets each has a fully equipped kitchen with dining room/lounge, an en suite shower and bath and a veranda with an in-built braai. The kitchens are fully equipped and all linen and towels are provided. The two rooms in the main house are equipped with an en suite shower, with coffee making facilities being provided. Heaters are provided for all units and rooms, together with electric blankets on the beds. All the chalets and rooms have beautiful views of the mountains surrounding the farm. In addition to accommodation, picnic baskets can also be provided to guests to enjoy a relaxing private picnic underneath the willows on the farm. DETAIL OF ACCOMMODATION: BOKMAKIERIE self catering chalet. This chalet is furnished with a queen size bed and a sleeper couch and can sleep four people. It also has a north facing as well as an eastern facing veranda. BERGWAGTER chalet This chalet is furnished with a queen size bed and sleeps two people. The veranda is north facing. MORELYSTER chalet This chalet is furnished with a queen size bed and two single beds and sleeps four people. The veranda is north facing. VUURVINKIE AND SUIKERBEKKIE rooms in house The two rooms are each furnished with a queen size bed and coffee station and sleeps two people each. Thaba Lapeng is within easy reach of: • Various wedding and conference venues (i.e. Oranje, Dunelm, Linwood and St Ford - all within 8 km and less) • Clarens (12 km), well-known for its arts, crafts, handcrafted beer, restaurants, extreme sports activities and golf course • Fouriesburg (23 km) with its sandstone buildings • the Caledon border post with Lesotho (8 km from Fouriesburg), which is also the entry point to the Afriski ski and mountain resort • Golden Gate National Park, only 20 km away • Ficksburg (70 km) - famous for its annual cherry festival in November • Rock art • Various hiking/biking/quad biking trails