Breathe River Retreat and Lodge

Only an hour's drive from JHB and nestled on the banks of the Vaal River near Parys, Breathe River Retreat embodies peace, tranquillity and a sense of oneness with nature. The views at Breathe are breathtaking. Drink in the beauty and serenity around you and let nature do the rest.Breathe offers luxury self-catering accommodation for wedding guest from nearby wedding venues, families or groups of friends looking to combine the beauty of nature with the comfort of leisure living. We are the perfect venue for exclusive small management breakaways and meeting sessions, for romantic oc

Only an hour's drive from JHB and nestled on the banks of the Vaal River near Parys, Breathe River Retreat embodies peace, tranquillity and a sense of oneness with nature. The views at Breathe are breathtaking. Drink in the beauty and serenity around you and let nature do the rest.

Breathe offers luxury self-catering accommodation for wedding guest from nearby wedding venues, families or groups of friends looking to combine the beauty of nature with the comfort of leisure living. We are the perfect venue for exclusive small management breakaways and meeting sessions, for romantic occasions and getaways, to breathe and escape from the business of life.

All our luxury, self-catering room has en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai. Each room is unique and tastefully furnished. Flat Screen TV's and DStv. The veranda display you with a beautiful river and garden view

The Lapa has a thatched roof, a huge indoor fire-place and is comfortably furnished and equipped to prepare your own meals. The boma has an awesome view over the river and comfortable camping chairs - enjoy wonderful evenings around a campfire, under the stars/ With it's own natural island and being a registered bird sanctuary views and bird-sounds are super special. Swimming pool with a beautiful river view.

Guest can enjoy various activities in Breathe's natural surroundings such as jogging, canoeing, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing and fly-fishing. Bird watching - there is approximately 450 species of bird in the area. Parys is a small tourist town and a popular destination for the romantic, the artistic and lover of nature. The town streets are lined with antique shops, restaurants, art galleries and beautiful and beautifully curio and decor shops.

Attractions around Parys include berry picking on Bon-Af berry farm, abseil with Earth adventures, white water rafting, paintball at Earth adventures, fly fishing, skydiving, Berakah 4x4 eco trails, Vredefort meteorite trails and much more.