Vreugde Gasteplaas Self-Catering

Vreugde Gasteplaas Self-catering offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in a peaceful farm atmosphere, surrounded by picturesque scenery, centrally located in the Eastern Free State between the towns of Warden and Bethlehem. The farm is only 18 km away from the N3, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban and en route from all the Cape provinces to Kruger National Park. This is a perfect overnight-stay for the discerning guest to unwind in nature away from the incessant noise of trucks and traffic. We are also conveniently situated between Bethlehem, Reitz, Kestell, Harrismith and Vred

Vreugde Gasteplaas Self-catering offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in a peaceful farm atmosphere, surrounded by picturesque scenery, centrally located in the Eastern Free State between the towns of Warden and Bethlehem. The farm is only 18 km away from the N3, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban and en route from all the Cape provinces to Kruger National Park. This is a perfect overnight-stay for the discerning guest to unwind in nature away from the incessant noise of trucks and traffic. We are also conveniently situated between Bethlehem, Reitz, Kestell, Harrismith and Vrede from where the area can be explored.

On-site facilities include 8 ensuite self-catering studios and a cottage which can accommodate 25 people. The complex with its neat facilities which houses 4 of these studios are ideal for small group gatherings, like church camps and family reunions and include a chapel, dining/lounge area, kitchen for catering for groups at an additional charge, separate scullery and a braai area in a beautiful courtyard. Sleeping arrangements can be adjusted to sleep up to 34 people. Limited camping without power points and with shared ablution will only be allowed by prior arrangement if all the above accommodation is used.
It will be worthwhile to do a scenic drive to discover the Eastern Free State natural beauty of its open farmlands and uninterrupted skies, cosmos wildflowers and sandstone hills. Clarens, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Verkykerskop and the Northern Drakensberg are all located in the vicinity of a 100 km from the farm, convenient for a day trip.
Activities on site:
• Bird watching
• Stargazing
• Walking
• Mountain Biking
• Picnicking
• Photo Opportunities

Places of Interest:
• Dutch Reformed Church (Warden)
• Golden Gate National Park
• Rock Paintings (Clarens/Golden Gate)
• Basotho Cultural Village (Golden Gate)
• Dinosaur’s Tracks (Clarens/Fouriesburg)
• Surrender Hill (Clarens/Fouriesburg)
• Platberg Nature Reserve (Harrismith)
• Rensburgkop (Swinburne)
• Lost Valley (Geluksburg)
• Sterkfontein Dam
• Barefoot Woman/Retief Pass
• Bethlehem Museum
• Lion Farms
Activities in the area:
(Clarens/Golden Gate area)
• Hiking
• Quad biking
• Mountain biking
• Abseiling
• White river rafting
• Archery
• Paintball
• Gorge Swing
• Art Galleries
• Coffee shops
• Gift Shops
• Markets
(Bethlehem)
• Air Show
• Farmers Market
• Fun runs
(Reitz)
• Bielie Mielie Fees
• Cycling Marathons

• Day Trips
• Scenic Drives
• Game Viewing