WORTH A LOOK

Sunnyside Guest Farm

You’ll find 80-something Mrs Boland still helping to prepare the meals and daily tea ritual that are part of the excellent-value package here. Not much has changed since she and her husband took over the farm 60 years ago – furnishings, fittings and atmosphere of the sandstone cottages and homestead fill one with nostalgia. R650 pp sharing full board. 058-256-1099, clarens.co.za

Red Mountain House

Just six rooms in this small, comfortable B&B on the village square, each with a fireplace and four-poster bed, plus there’s a self-catering apartment with mountain views – small wonder this spot is often fully booked despite the somewhat fuddy-duddy decor. Room R655 pp sharing (R830 single) B&B, apartment from R1 100 for two (sleeps four). redmountainhouse.co.za

Clarens Manor

This is the best option for a large group wanting to be in town. Architecturally unprepossessing but the interiors are lovely, with five virtually identical en-suite bedrooms (that is, easy to share) and great open-plan living spaces, including a really well-equipped kitchen and a veranda and deck with mountain views. From R3 000 a night. 082-859-7915, wheretostay.co.za

Clarens Country House

Located on the golf estate opposite town, this old sandstone sheep shed has been cleverly converted into four small ‘apartments’ with glass-enclosed patios – great for sunset drinks as the lights flicker on in Clarens. One of the units is a family suite (sleeps four). Breakfast is served in your room. From R650 pp sharing B&B. theclarenscountryhouse.com