Best Getaways 
The Old Country House
The Old Country House is a tranquil self-catering home set in the heart of Fouriesburg. Come and experience the crisp clean air of the eastern Free State in a relaxed atmosphere. Spend the evening with friends and family in front of an original coal stove and greet the morning sunrise with a coffee on the verandah. The house can accommodate up to 8 guests and contains 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a large living and dining room. The first bedroom contains a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The second bedroom contains a queen-size bed, a single bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The third bedroom contains a double bed and a single sleeper couch. The separate third bathroom contains a shower. All of the beds have electric blankets. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes stove and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and a wood-burning stove to keep the home cosy during winter. The home has a dining table and cutlery to seat 8 people. The comfy lounge features a TV with Netflix. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available. Outside, there is a braai area and a firepit, ideal for socialising in the evening. The home is cleaned daily, and linen and bath towels are included.
Area Info
Surrounded by the glorious Maluti Mountains, the little town of Fouriesburg lies just 10 kilometres from the Lesotho Border in arguably one of the most beautiful corners of South Africa; the 'little Caledon' River flowing gently past the town and close to a number of well-known hiking trails.
Touted as a typical eastern Free State town with its rolling hills and wide open plains, nestled in amongst sandstone mountains, and enough sunshine days to make the most hardened traveller envious, Fouriesburg lies in the Brandwater Basin, formed by the Witteberge to the west and the Rooiberge in the north. The little sandstone church in town was built in 1893 and this historic building, together with the blockhouse and the President Steyn House, make a visit well worth the effort.
Just a few kilometres away is the charming little village of Clarens just outside the Golden Gate National Park. Clarens, richly endowed with trees, is much sought after by artists and those in retirement who have moved here to settle, and the town is much visited by people from all over the country and further afield.
The Boesmanskrans hiking trail is one of several incredibly beautiful trails in and around Fouriesburg. Even in winter this hike takes in a surprising amount of greenery and offers two one-day hiking trails. Meiringskloof is a beautiful little nature reserve quite close to Fourisburg that is well worth a visit. It not only has some pretty little picnic spots, but is also the departure point for the Brandwater Hiking trail.
