Family-friendly vacation rentals in Free State

Cottage in Underberg

Splashy Fen Cottage secluded house

Splashy Fen Cottage is a secluded thatched property on Splashy Fen Farm, home to the famous music festival. If you’re looking for peace and solitude with spectacular views of the Drakensburg mountains, lovely spots for swimming and tubing and fantastic hiking and birding, this is the place! The cottage sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms, plus an additional 4 people on a mezzanine which has 3 further beds and a pull out mattress. Guests have exclusive use of the property. MAXIMUM 2 DOGS ALLOWED

Aug 10 – 17

Home in Clarens

Charlotte's Place with inverter and Jojo tank

Welcome to Charlotte’s Place in the beautiful little town of Clarens in the Orange Free State. We have made every effort to make your time with us as comfortable as possible. During your stay you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity that Clarens has to offer and which is surrounded by the beautiful Maluti Mountains. Due to load shedding we have installed an inverter for your convenience as well as a tank to supply the house with water when the towns water pumps can’t pump due to load shedding

Oct 10 – 17

Farm stay in Underberg

Hamstead Farm eco and pet-friendly Cottage

Hamstead Farm Cottage is a unique, cosy, two-bedroom solar and wind-powered 80 sq m split-level pet and eco-friendly guest house set in the grounds of the main dwelling on a small farm. There are spectacular mountain views of the Southern Drakensberg with a small stock-watering dam close by. Pets and children can play safely in an adjoining fenced, grassed area. This is a quiet and tranquil get-away where individuals, groups and families of all backgrounds and persuasions are welcomed.

Oct 2 – 9

Guesthouse in Bloemfontein

Cottages at Moffett (Lavender)

This 4-star graded cottage, the perfect stopover between Gauteng and the Cape, is situated close to Rosepark Life-hospital, the Bloemfontein Showgrounds, and the N1. Having received several positive reviews for being spacious, stylish and sparkling clean, we invite you to use our luxury self-catering cottages as a base from which to explore Central South Africa during your next visit to Bloem. Solar panels provide the cottage with electricity during loadshedding.

Jun 1 – 8

Apartment in Smithfield

Jasmine Cottages

You’ll love my place because of Its so lovely and well equipped. We have FOUR suites. Each self contained. Separate entrances. No long corridors with rooms on either side, ensuring your privacy. You will like the outdoors space, the comfy beds, the kitchens, the lounges, and all the rest we have to offer at an affordable price. The televisions, the DVD's, the Air conditioning, the room service, (if required) The tranquility, like living on a farm.

Jun 25 – Jul 2

Farm stay in Winterton

Noodhulp Holiday House

My place is close to the Central Drakensberg and 5km outside of Winterton. You’ll love my place because of a panoramic view of the Drakensberg. A fireplace and an entertainment area with a pool and table tennis table. Patio with braai facilities. A pool and deck. There is walk to the dam or river on the property. 3 garages. My place is good for couples, business travelers, families (with kids), and big groups.

Sep 25 – Oct 2

Farm stay in Cathkin Park

Plain Champagne Guest Farm

Plain Champagne is a 60Ha farm nestled in the heart of the Central Drakensberg, 2,5hrs drive from Durban, 4hrs drive from Johannesberg. Many activities in the area including: Mountain biking, Fishing, Hiking, Canopy Tours, Golf, Tennis, Birding, Farming, Drakensberg Mountain hiking, Champagne Sports Resort, Raptor Centre, Mountain Splendor Eco Resort, Drakensberg Boys Choir, Winterton.

Sep 24 – Oct 1

Apartment in Clarens

Akzente, Downstairs

Akzente Downstairs is situated in the heart of Clarens with only a few minutes walk form the center of town. But, it still has spectacular views of the mountains surrounding the valley and the town. It has it's own balcony with braai facilities where you can sit and enjoy the view with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Downstairs is one of the three units at Akzente.

Farm stay in Clarens

The Willows

The Willows is a spacious, fully equipped, beautifully decorated cottage with a lovely open - plan lounge and kitchen area. It has two seperate bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms. The verandah of the Willows is a special place to enjoy your holiday from as it looks out over the farm lands and beyond. The Willows is equipped with a fireplace. It has full premium DSTV.

Dec 16 – 23