About this property
Historic Setting: Arnion - Nature Retreat in Clanwilliam offers a farm stay experience within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: The farm stay includes two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a kitchenette, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a terrace, patio, and outdoor fireplace. Outdoor Activities: Arnion - Nature Retreat provides walking tours, hiking, and cycling opportunities. The surrounding area offers scenic views of mountains and landmarks. Local Attractions: Ratelfontein Station is located 9.9 mi from the property. Cape Namibia Route private farm is 2,5 hours from Cape Town.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thevan
South Africa“The remote setting was exceptional, peaceful and a great escape from the hustle and bustle. The closeness to nature was a blessing. The facility was comfortable and the hosts took care to ensure that everything we needed was in place. The great...” - Elwin
Netherlands“Wonderful place to rewind, relax and braai. In the morning you wake up with the view of zebra’s drinking from your pool, what else could you wish for? The owners are always there for you if you have a question and they are very welcoming. Fully...” - Ronel South Africa“Very secluded. Amazing watching the zebras and springboks grazing and the star gazing was out of this world. Very quiet and relaxing. Very well equipped house. Nice hike. And the host is just so friendly leaving baked goodies for us to enjoy.”
- Stefan
Germany“An absolut Must-Go! The hosts are the most beautiful people you can imagine. At our arrival we go self-made melk tart and muffins.....the best we ever got. The farm house lays all alone and if you sit with your coffee in the morning the zebras...” - Anisha South Africa“The owners were amazingly warm and hospitable and even baked a banana bread for us”
- Flick South Africa“Perfect location for a country stay and very peaceful”
- Ekaterina
Russia“Amazing villa!! Very helpful and responsive hosts! so beautiful and quite place for relax, where you can see wild animals (zebras were so close). Very clean (pool, rooms and area). we regretted that we were only 1 night. doesn’t wi-fi on the...” - Murray South Africa“We loved the serenity, beautiful location, the daily feeding of the zebras in front of the house, the visiting peacock, watching the springbok, interesting bird life. The outdoor areas were superb. Rika, Steven and Joseph were extremely...”
- Kirsty
United Kingdom“An out of this world experience with extremely friendly and caring hosts. If you are a nature lover you will surely enjoy the zebras, springbok, guinea fowl and rich bird life close by from a very comfortable garden sofa on the stoop.” - Vanessa South Africa“The scenery, mountains, space, charming animals. When the sun goes down on a clear night, the sky gives a show of itself. The hosts ofcoz! Rika and Stephen are the most sweetest. We were welcomed with open arms, milktart, rusks, cookies. It...”
Host Info
9.6
Host Review Score
In the peace and quiet of the mountains, surrounded by West Coast fynbos and Namaqualand flowers, a 19th century long house has been beautifully restored and furnished to create an idyllic Sandveld retreat. Arnion Nature Retreat offers an exclusive wilderness experience amongst open veld and ancient sandstone mountains.
Experience the sweeping views of the West Coast, while surrounded by springbok, zebra and the various types of Namaqualand flora and fauna. Unwind under the South African sun in the comfort of a rim-flow pool while zebras and springboks graze close-by.
A 3 hour drive from Cape Town, Arnion Nature Retreat is the perfect location to slow down and enjoy the luxury and beauty of the South African Sandveld. Hiking trails for beginners to advanced, ancient rock art tours, game viewing and star gazing will leave you in awe and in love with the beauty of the South African West Coast.
Arnion Nature Retreat is in a close radius of various interesting towns. Clanwilliam is well-known for its beautiful flowers exibition in springtime. The Elephant-dam offers boat lovers the opportunity for water sport. Elands Bay, Lamberts Bay and Strandfontein offer surfers and beach lovers the chance to stay at Arnion and visit these beautiful beaches. There are various restaurants where one can enjoy good seafood. Doornbaai, Vredendal and Klawer give visitors the opportunity to taste wine of this region. Guests at Arnion can have the opportunity to have a nature experience, but also being close to the beaches, enjoy an outing to the sea!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English
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House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
