Baris Guesthouse
Location: Farm Baris, Clarens, za
Star Rating: 9.7 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodation
Baris Guesthouse offers a luxurious stay just a short distance from Clarens and Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, and complimentary toiletries for your convenience.
Tranquil Garden Setting
Relax and unwind in the peaceful garden surroundings of Baris Guesthouse. Take in the picturesque views while enjoying a barbecue with friends and family.
Outdoor Activities
For the adventurous souls, the guesthouse provides easy access to a variety of outdoor activities such as cycling, fishing, and hiking. Explore the beauty of the surrounding area during your stay.
Book your stay at Baris Guesthouse now and experience a perfect blend of luxury and nature.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- Security alarm
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
Rooms Available
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King or Twin Room
This triple room's standout feature is the fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The triple room also features a barbecue. The spacious triple room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Mobile hotspot device
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Yubazlan (10/5): -
- Vladislav (10/5): - It was magnificent experience, best guesthouse I ever visited
Owner of the house was friendly and welcoming
Magnificent nature around
Both comfortable and charming vintage interior
Good road to the house with parking
Cozy fireplace
- Nobby Mandla (10/5): - Spotlessly clean, wonderfully quiet, and hosted with genuine care.
The facilities were excellent — they even provided charcoal for the outdoor braai and firewood for the indoor fireplace. Visiting in May when the temperatures start to drop, this thoughtful touch made the stay absolutely perfect. It's really hard to find something to critique.
- Christof (10/5): - Perfectly located close to Clarens and Bethlehem. Facilities are exceptional, and the hosts were wonderful. Re-stocking of fire wood and milk daily, and even a few home-baked sweet treats. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable.
- Koot (10/5): We will definitely stay here again. In actual fact, we came for two nights and stayed four. - Quiet, Spacious, Excellent facilities Nothing, as in Nothing
- Neo (10/5): Child friendly environment. Fireplace warms the whole place. Peaceful, very friendly staff. - Very organised. Spacious and neat None
- 상현 (10/5): -
- 상현 (10/5): -
- Marie Louise (10/5): The only place to stay in Clarens - Lovely accommodation, in a beautiful location. Outstanding attention to detail. Recommend the braai packs.
- Sandra (9/5): We had a superb stay and our rooms was pristine, with beautiful views. - Excellent location.
Excellent service.
Great people.
Rooms neat and tidy.
Bedding crisp and clean. N/A
- SA (10/5): -
- David (10/5): Baris Guesthouse is in a league of its own! - Minda is an exceptional host, she takes pride in her beautiful farm, and goes the extra mile to ensure that her guests are comfortable. The cottage is pristine, and includes everything you need for your stay. The tastefully styled farmhouse unit is charming, and seamlessly integrates with all of its modern necessities. The farm is immaculate and the manicured rolling lawns and exquisite gardens are very well kept. The bed is really comfortable and there is a fan for hotter nights, and a wood stove fireplace for those cosy cooler evenings. There is a braai facility and a private garden for each unit, which is such a nice touch, and the cottages are cleaned daily. This was our second time staying at Baris Guesthouse and we will most definitely return. Dave & Katie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely nothing.
- Benadé (10/5): Well worth a visit, we will be back - Stunning gardens, well appointed room, excellent breakfast, warm and welcoming people Nothing
- Van Niekerk (10/5): - Beautiful and peaceful environment.
- Tianyu (10/5): Will come next time!!! - The location is near the town and so convenient to eat and have a walk
- Ben (10/5): - Beautiful grounds. We were so amazed. Stunning flowers and trees. Facilities were excellent, great on location place to get breakfast/lunch as well as wine/cheese tasting. Even the little things like brownies in the rooms when we arrived went a long way haha. We really loved it
- Zama (10/5): The place to book if looking to relax and unwind. - Excellent setting. Calming and relaxing environment.
- sharon (10/5): Best cheesecake in town, comfortable stay, peace & quiet, neatest farm I have ever seen - peace & tranquility, clean & organised, brownies! all amazing
- Nelda (10/5): - Beautifully decorated place and stunning gardens that inspired me.
- Bhayatn (9/5): -
- Maria Stella (10/5): We couldn't expect nothing better! - Nothing
- Frances (10/5): -
- Ruben (10/5): Relaxing and peaceful. - I loved the property. It was beautifully decorated. And Minda the host was so attentive by providing brownies and rusks. The restaurant on sight was excellent with everything being made from scratch. Absolutely nothing!
- Chanel (10/5): -
- Mahlatse (10/5): -
- Ingrid (10/5): - Beautiful farm setting, tastefully furnished, cosy and comfortable cottage, friendly hosts and so peaceful.
- olivier (10/5): Espacio natural tranquilo - El entorno agradable, limpio y tranquilo. El desayuno, muy bueno y sano.
- Suzanne (10/5): -
- Lize (9/5): We will definitely visit soon again. - Well-located, tastefully decorated, and very clean. Attention to detail is evident throughout. Excellent service and well-managed by dedicated owners. There’s nothing not to like.
- Mashego (10/5): - Beautiful 😍 cottage with all the needs ❤️ Nothing
- Kershia (10/5): Exceptional - The environment where it was situated, the cleanliness of the place. The vintage look was absolutely refreshing. The peace and quiet felt like we were staying by ourselves in a home. The host was very friendly and accommodating, they provided one with everything needed for self catering and even a personal braai space with all equipment. The bathroom was beautiful and clean and the fire place created such an amazing atmosphere. It was definitely hard to leave and I would recommend everybody try out this place atleast once. . I loved everything
- Nkosinathi (10/5): Beautiful place and outdoor - Everything Nothing
- Marlize (10/5): Absolutely a must - There is absolutely nothing not to like. Everything is of such good quality and the surroundings are beautiful.
- Estelle (9/5): Superb -
- Grant (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Joseph (10/5): Exceptional -
- De (10/5): 110/10 -
- De (10/5): 110/10 - Minda is really lovely and helps with whatever you need. The place is in exceptional condition and one of the best places we have stayed in. We have booked with Baris for the second time this year and it was even better than the 1st time we stayed here. Try the braai package that they offer - exceptional!!! thank you Baris
- Fela (10/5): Exceptional -
- Firdause (9/5): Superb -
- Thandiwe (6/5): Pleasant - The place is beautiful and, the resturant within the yard was really convinient. Everyone including the owners was very friendly and willing to assist. It would be convinient and helpful to have the bathroom mat to prevent accidents. A mop or cloth would help to clean after making a mess. It was not nice sleeping in unchanged sheets throughout the visit.
- Tiaan (8/5): Highly recommended base to explore the Clarens area - Beautiful environment, nice hiking trail, kid loved feeding the goats, cheesecake at restaurant is fantastic, unit was comfortable, braai area was pleasant, birds in garden a delight, undercover parking appreciated, WiFi reception good, DStv full package, tea, coffee, sugar and milk stocked, cleaner every day. Microwave is very low power to the point of being useless
- Frances (9/5): We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Baris and will definitely stay again if we book in that region again! - Situated close enough to Clarens main town but away from the hustle and bustle! Peaceful and restful with all the attention to detail. Decor was impressive and well stocked kitchen which gave it that homely yet authentic farm stay feel! Shower gel or body wash could be included with the shampoo in the bathroom.
- David (10/5): Extraordinary - Magnificent gardens Tranquil and refreshing Nothing to not like
- Jason (9/5): Superb -
- Cillie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Harald (10/5): Very friendly and helpful owners. - Firewood, charcoal, braai packages and and - everything available. Overall very well equipped. Hot water in the shower was difficult to maintain on the same temperature level.
- Raygaanah (10/5): Awesome stay at Baris Farm🤩 - The owner (Minda) is so kind and welcoming. The unit was so comfortable and absolutely beatifully decorated. The farm is also beautiful and impeccably maintained. Its very convenient that the Baris Monger (restaurant) is only a few meters away, they serve delicious food! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay! There was mention on the website and info sheet in the room about a hiking trail. But there is no signage or little map of where you can walk/hike around. Doesnt feel right to just walk around the property. Maybe there are off limits areas that they should maybe stipulate. But other than tiny thing, absolutely amazing place to stay!!!
- Maggie (10/5): The Most Picturesque Stay in Clarens - Baris is our favourite place to stay in Clarens. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous, with a wood fire, amazing comfy king bed, stunning claw-foot bathtub, and full kitchen. We always appreciate the private braai area to cook up some local produce. The restaurant/cafe on site is so special, serving an INCREDIBLE breakfast and loads of tasty preserves and cheeses. The sheep and goats on the property are always fun to watch, too. Hosts are so lovely and we always feel so welcome. Simply perfect.
- Nelia (9/5): Very nice we will definitely be back - The quiet surrounding Nothing not to like
- Abidmalik15 (8/5): Very good - Room and surrounding farm is beautiful and comfortable and well equipped for what we needed. Host was really nice and helped us get settled in immediately without any issues. This didn't affect our overall satisfaction with the stay which was great but just a note for the non-dog people out there. There are quite a few dogs on the property and although they leave you alone for the most part. We had a really tough time keeping them away while eating at the monger even with the staff trying to keep them out., they kept trying to jump on the tables and grab our food which kind of ruined the experience at the monger. Not a huge deal but just something to note if you're not a dog person
- Carlos (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gary (10/5): Exceptional -
- Thiloshnee (10/5): Exceptional -
- De (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nelia (10/5): Relaxing and luxurious - Everything! Clean and spacious with a beautiful view Nothing everything was great
- Suzelle (10/5): Comfortable and stylish rooms, friendly staff and awesome location! - Great place to stay, staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location excellent too. Cannot fault Baris, we loved our stay! Nothing, it was all GREAT!
- Caren (10/5): Beautiful setting, tranquil environment, spacious accomodation. Just lovey. - Beautiful accommodation, spacious. The host put so much thought into every little detail. Loved the flowers picked from their garden for each chalet. Lovely welcoming brownies. Everything you need and more. Beautiful garden! Absolutely nothing.
- Lesley (10/5): Exceptional - It was just perfect in every way, succeeded my expectations,
- Retlafuoas (10/5): Accomodation that's unnecessarily well made - The gardens at Baris are exceptional.The interiors too are super,will definitely visit again. Absolutely nothing
- Madiphapang (8/5): Very good -
- Vuyisanani (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful spaces, beautiful location It was perfect
- Doug (10/5): Baris Guesthouse exceeded all our expectations. - We love staying at Baris Guesthouse. This is the second time we have stayed there, and we are looking forward to the third time. It is a great escape from the big city because of the peaceful life on the farm.
- Abdul (5/5): Peaceful stay marred by flies from goats next to unit. - Room situated right next to goat field. If you leave your windows open flies will swarm into your room spoiling your stay
- Anonymous (9/5): A lovely relaxing birthday weekend, with all amenities and comforts taken care of. - The peace and tranquility. N/A
- Storm (10/5): Beautiful, relaxing, tranquil - Beautiful location, lovely aesthetic, we were off the grid so did not have to worry about loadshedding.
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Justin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Romano (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hilton (10/5): Exceptional -
- Carine (9/5): Superb -
- Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
- Talita (10/5): This guesthouse is a lovely and very clean accommodation for a weekend romantic getaway. - The owner greeted us warmly. She fulfilled our request for a bowl of berries and non-alcoholic champagne and added extra brownies! The farm is a lovely weekend break and there is much to see and do in the town nearby, Clarens.
- Tamiko (10/5): What an incredible place, great hospitality and all the comforts. - Great greetings to the farm, lovely big room, well stocked, great bed and comfortable sheets, love the brownies, and the 3-7 day old baby goats were amazing - what an experience! Also just off the road and easy access. No complaints - everything great!
- Carol (10/5): It was a wonderful quiet break from the city - Beautiful gardens and the cottage was immaculate. The Baris Monger restaurant is a must!
- Laverne (10/5): Perfect stopover near Clarens - It was our second stay and hopefully not our last. What a wonderful place with everything you could possibly need. It is set on a very pretty farm and easy to reach Clarens or Bethlehem. Minda is amazing and does everything she can to make you feel at home. We were welcomed with delicious brownies waiting for us in our room and the fire all set up for us to light. They also have Braai meals you can pre-order to cook in your own private Braai complete with a beautifully made Salad and farm bread. Definitely a stop you need to make. Thank you. There is nothing we didn't like.
- Janie (10/5): Beautiful place in a beautiful area! - Unfortunately I did not have time to have breakfast at the Baris Monger, however the homemade rusks were yum! Everything was of exceptional standard.
Nothing to change
- Hilton (10/5): Lovely private guest-house. Well appointed and serviced rooms. Wonderful atmosphere and staff. - Lovely private guest-house. Well appointed and serviced rooms. Wonderful atmosphere and staff.
- Janique (10/5): Exceptional guesthouse with attention to detail - We absolutely loved our evening at Baris Guesthouse! It's immaculately clean and the linen, bedding and towels were of a very high quality, which to us is an important indicator of a property. The cottage is so beautifully decorated and the koeksisters with a welcome note was such a lovely touch! Thank you for being so patient when we arrived later than planned. Breakfast on the stoep at the restaurant on site was delicious and the gorgeous view of the surroundings is a perfect example of slow farm living. The drive into Clarens is not far at all. This is our second visit and we'll definitely be back!! Nothing.
- Noel (10/5): Exceptional -
- Letitia (10/5): Exceptional -
- Savage (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pieter (10/5): Excellent guesthouse with a great restaurant and braai facilities. - Most likely the cleanest guesthouse in the country. Nothing not to like! Minda and her team deserve a gold star!
- Victor (9/5): Superb - Very well furnished and comfortable accommodation about 10km outside of town. Would have preferred staying another day to explore the surrounding countryside and hikes. Owners was super.
- Natalie (9/5): Was such a wonderful stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Must do the braai packs the meat was outstanding! - It was a lovely family owned farm house. Beautiful setting Would have liked electric blankets and more carpets for the very cold days. The tiles were really cold on bare feet
- Dimakatso (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gregg (10/5): Everything you need. Well located in a quiet environment to enjoy the countryside. Close to Clarens. - Everything was perfect. Everything you need. Hot shower that worked properly. Comfy warm bed. Fireplace with wood and kindling. Coffee and brownies plus rusks for the morning and fresh milk. Nice Braai and charcoal provided. Pleasant outside seating. Quiet location where the stars were bright.
- Andrei (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pierre (9/5): Superb -
- Kerry (9/5): Superb -
- Heyman (9/5): Superb -
- Smit (9/5): Superb -
- Gareth (9/5): Superb -
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- Annalisa (10/5): Exceptional - The accommodation was fantastic! The property is beautiful with lovely cottages and individual braai areas. We received such a warm welcome with delicious freshly made brownies. We were sorry that our stay was so short. We did not manage to try the breakfast, goats cheese ice-cream, cheeses and cheesecake. Next time!
- Enock (10/5): Will return - Ambiance and serenity Nothing
- Matthias (9/5): Superb -
- Motlamelle (10/5): The stay was phenomenal. - Baris offered tranquility through its beautiful decor and friendly dogs. It is indeed a remarkable and inspiring place to be. The views (sunrise and sunsets) were spectacular and the farm also offers an unparalleled serenity. - Do a bit more of dusting particularly the fridge and microwave.
- Johann (10/5): Exceptional -
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