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Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

47 reviews
Self Catering

Reviews

4.7/ 5

Based on 47 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Service
4.9
Safety
4.7
Nellien S
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Aug 2025

Grateful heart. Little gem in Clarens. Lovely stay.

Dankbare hart. Klein juweel in Clarens. Heerlik gebly.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

I am very sorry we were away during your stay, but I appreciate your kindness in letting us know that everything was fine and that you enjoyed your stay. May you remain blessed.

Ek is baie jammer ons was weg tydens jou verblyf, maar ek waardeer jou vriendelikheid om ons in kennis te stel dat alles goed was en dat jy jou verblyf geniet het. Mag jy geseën bly.

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Jovan J
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Jun 2025

Very warm and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very nice and warm.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence
It was an absolute pleasure having your family stay at Gentle Presence Cottages. We look forward to welcoming you back when next in Clarens!
Liezel O
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
May 2025

Excellent accommodation choice for Clarens. We were very kindly received by Pat. The cottage is very neat and clean and they make a lot of effort; there is coffee, tea, sugar and milk in the kitchen. The bathrooms are stylish and bath soap etc. are provided. Cottage is very safe and in a quiet area of Clarens. Walking distance from the shops and restaurants. Would definitely recommend the place.

Uitstekende verblyf keuse vir Clarens. Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang deur Pat. Die cottage is baie netjies en skoon en hulle doen baie moeite; daar is koffie, tee, suiker en melk in die kombuis. Die badkamers is stylvol en badseep ens. word voorsien. Cottage is baie veilig en in 'n rustige omgewing van Clarens. Loopafstand van die winkels en restaurante af. Sal die plekkie definitief aanbeveel.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

Thank you very much, Liezel, for your kind words and feedback. I really appreciate it! I hope we see you again soon. Regards, Pat

Baie dankie, Liezel, vir jou mooi woorde en terugvoer. Ek waardeer dit regtig baie! Ek hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer. Groete, Pat

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Rietie V
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Apr 2025

Wonderful stay in the beautiful cottage with a breathtaking view. We had a wonderful stay in Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence. The view from the lounge, veranda and bedrooms is breathtaking. The hostess and host went to great lengths to make us feel at home and make our stay as comfortable as possible. The kitchen is well equipped and the warm blankets were a treat in the cold weather.

Heerlik gebly in die mooie kothuis met 'n asemrowende uitsig. Ons het heerlik gebly in Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence. Die uitsig van die sitkamer, stoep en slaapkamers is asemrowend. Die gasvrou en gasheer het baie moeite gedoen om ons tuis te laat voel en ons verblyf so gemaklik as moontlik te maak. Die kombuis is goed toegerus en die warm komberse was 'n traktasie in die koue weer.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

Thank you very much, Rietie, for your positive feedback. It would be so nice if you could come visit us again with the whole family. You are always welcome to stay with us and we look forward to it. Have a nice day, Pat

Baie dankie, Rietie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit sal so lekker wees as julle weer hier kom kuier met die hele gesin. Julle is enigiets weer welkom by ons en ons sien uit. Mooi bly, Pat

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Rosanne H
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Apr 2025

Perfectly located pretty cottage in Clarens. A very pretty cottage in Clarens. It is perfectly located and very well equipped. There are steep stairs, so it is not suitable for disabled people.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence
Hi Rosanne, Thank you so very much for the great review and for highlighting the stairs to potential guests. Indeed, the stairs are part of the unique charm of this Heritage Cottage. In yesteryear, builders did not need to conform to the strict building standards now in place. If you took note of the front door, you may have noticed the skewness above the door. This is because levels were not used in those days, nor does the house have a foundation like our modern-day homes. If it rains too much, the Cottage leans over towards the garden and in dry times it leans back - a marble dropped in the upstairs room would run into the far-left corner. The Cottage itself is a challenge, and you may have noticed that the stairs lead through an opening in the wall as they go upstairs - that opening is so narrow that all the upstairs furniture had to be taken over the balcony! When we recently added our 2nd Cottage, we were amazed to find that instead of the concrete support beams used today, they had iron pipes to keep the bricks above the opening in place. The Cottage was originally the stable before being transformed into the lovely home it now is. We do, however, highlight in our listings that we do not recommend it for anyone that battles with stairs or for children below 8. We are often asked why the age limit of 8, as smaller children can navigate the stairs easily. The reason is so Mum and Dad can relax and not be worried, as younger children tend to want to explore the unique shape of the stairs much like they would a jungle gym! This is just a recommendation as we have regular guests in their 90s and have had toddlers stay as well. Hope you will visit us again when next in Clarens - All the best!
Carla S
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Apr 2025

Best self catering in Clarens. Views are unbeatable. We really enjoyed the cottage. It was homely with all the comforts one would need. Extra attention was paid to small details like welcome sweets, biscuits, milk and water. Beds were extra comfortable. Rooms were tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well equipped. The best part was the beautiful views from the patio and upstairs verandas. Electric blankets made cool nights cosy.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence
Thank you for this amazing review - truly appreciated. We loved having your family stay with us at Gentle Presence Cottages and enjoyed getting to know your family. It felt like we were entertaining friends! Hope to see you again soon and all the very best!
Michele T
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Mar 2025

A little gem in Clarens. This little cottage is a gem. It is clean and tidy, and the bed is very comfortable. It is close to shops and restaurants. The host was friendly and very welcoming.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence
It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Gentle Presence Cottages when next in Clarens. Thanks for the great review!
Janine C
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Feb 2025

Very nice, quiet, neat and clean. Very peaceful place, well equipped. Very nice view. Pat made us feel very welcome. Would visit here again for a getaway anytime.

Baie lekker, rustig, netjies en skoon. Baie rustige plekkie, goed toegerus. Baie mooi uitsig. Pat het ons baie welkom laat voel. Sal enige tyd weer hier kuier vir 'n wegbreek.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

Thank you very much for 5*. It would be so nice if you would visit us again, it was a privilege for us. Kind regards, Pat

Baie dankie vir 5*. Dit sal so lekker wees as julle weer hier kom kuier, dit was 'n voorreg vir ons. Vriendelik groete, Pat

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Andrew W
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
4.0
Jul 2025

Comfortable and in line with our expectations. A very friendly host. It was comfortable and had the best shower I have had on our entire trip. It was suitable for the five of us.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence
Thanks for a great review and your support in staying with us!
Gerhard B
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2024

Wonderfully peaceful. Lovely place with the most beautiful view. Beautifully clean and everything you need is there. Friendly owners.

Heerlik rustig. Heerlike plek met die mooiste uitsig. Mooi skoon en alles wat mens nodig het, is daar. Vriendelike eienaars.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pat
Cottage 1 @ Gentle Presence

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back. Enjoy and Best regards, Pat

Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Ons sien uit om julle terug te verwelkom. Mooi bly en Groete, Pat

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  • Check-in: 15:00 to 22:00
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  • Address: 13 Krom Street, Clarens, 9707, Free State
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