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Mafube Mountain Retreat is a recently renovated chalet in Fouriesburg where guests can make the most of its water sports and garden. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi. Each room includes a patio with views of the garden. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in all units. At the chalet complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. You can play darts at the chalet, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. If you'd like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding area. Clarens Golf Club is 18 miles from Mafube Mountain Retreat, while Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 19 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
3 twin beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Fouriesburg
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Danny
    South Africa South Africa
    excellent location stunning mountain views several hiking trails
  • Patricia
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is spectacular, the accommodation was comfortable and more than enough of everything to spend a wonderful weekend self catering without struggling to prep meals etc.
  • Law_p313
    South Africa South Africa
    Our stay at this majestic mountain retreat was nothing short of heavenly. As we shed the city's hustle and bustle, we embraced the quietude and serenity of nature. Every moment spent in this tranquil haven was an escape from reality, nourishing...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful hosts and staff, room and facilities set in the sandstone amphitheatre containing prolific bird life and walks/treks for all levels of fitness.
  • J
    Jonas
    South Africa South Africa
    As one who has been to different places in and outside South Africa, the owner of this retreat was beyond what hospitable is... she went beyond her call of duty to make sure that we are comfortable and safe during our stay. Not only that, she kept...
  • Abraham
    South Africa South Africa
    The hosts came and greeted me personally. I even received a WhatsApp the morning of arrival to confirm my stay and give through the necessary information. They have hiking trails that I really wanted to take, but the weather did not permit it.
  • Koen
    Belgium Belgium
    The owners were very friendly and helpfull. The rondavel was a super nice. Very beautifull made. The best and most clean swimming pool we had this holiday. Super marked and well maintained hiking trails on the farm.
  • Cornel
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is beautiful. Chalet is very comfortable and clean with everything you need. The hosts are great, making sure that the guests are comfortable. Nice breakaway. We enjoyed all the walking trails. Can highly recommend it.
  • Ramatsimele
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean, nice and compact with everything one needs. Also offered a gas as well as an electric heater which was great as we went during winter. Host is lovely and comes by to check on you when around. Also great value for money.
  • Renier
    South Africa South Africa
    What a wonderful experience it was staying at Mafube Mountain retreat, surrounded by the beauty of nature and mountain tops. Located just outside of Fouriesburg, this gem offers peace and quite for a relaxing get away.

Hosted by Hillary

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Hillary
Mafube Mountain Retreat is situated in an amphitheater of mountains with unbelievably stunning views of the mountains from every window. It is a place where you can rest and recuperate from your busy city life, while enjoying the beauty and peace of nature. Our comfortable self catering cottages are well equipped for cooking simple meals. Towels and sheets are provided. There is a lot to do here. You can see genuine and very well defined Dinosaur footprints, from 190 million years ago situated a 20 minute hike from your chalet on one of our many spectacular hikes. There are wonderful nature walks, and a picnic spot with tables and chairs in a secluded and shady area with new views of the mountains. There is a double canoe, a racing canoe and a paddle board on the dam and a swimming pool to cool off in during hot summer days! The communal Lapa near the swimming pool has DSTV, ping pong, and a dart board for fun on rainy days. For the Children, there is a trampoline and swings near the chalets, and a plantation playground, which has climbing ladders and balance bars among the trees as well as a long swing and a very popular safe zip-line for children under 40 kgs. Come visit!
I am friendly and enthusiastic and love meeting new people! Chris, my husband and I are living our dream on Mafube Mountain Retreat which we bought with friends in 2006 and have developed into a place where people can come to experience the peace and beauty of Gods creation, and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. We live with two small dogs and have two married children who live in Johannesburg and the UK and 4 granddaughters. I love visiting family and friends and enjoy travelling to new places. I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our stunning farm!
Fouriesburg is a small but very friendly village, situated 10 Km from our farm, where there are several "Mom and Pop" shops and eateries and two good butcheries. You can buy basic food and drinks there but for any luxuries you need to go further afield. There is an architecturally beautiful sandstone church in town and many of the houses are also made of the local sandstone which is very attractive. Outside town here are the water tunnels which are amazing natural caves up in the mountain which are a must see. Cherries and deciduous fruit is grown in the area as well as wheat, maize and beans. Is is also a good area for beef and mutton production. It is basically an adventure tourism area where there are quad bike and 4X4 routes, and horse riding is available. Wine tasting can be done at weekends at Mile High Vineyard.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Mafube Mountain Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Fan
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Mafube Mountain Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $27. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mafube Mountain Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Mafube Mountain Retreat

    • Mafube Mountain Retreat is 5 miles from the center of Fouriesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mafube Mountain Retreat on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mafube Mountain Retreat (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 4 guests
      • 5 guests
      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mafube Mountain Retreat (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Mafube Mountain Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mafube Mountain Retreat on this page.

    • Check-in at Mafube Mountain Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.

    • The prices at Mafube Mountain Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Mafube Mountain Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Horseback riding
      • Live sports events (broadcast)