• Iconic Mushroom rock on St Fort, Clarens
    Home of the Mushroom Rock

    A Country Escape in Clarens, Free State

  • Where time stands still
  • Where heaven meets earth
  • A Gathering Place
A Gathering Place. Where time stands still, the weary find rest and the adventurous play.

St Fort has been in the Goldblatt family since 1964. We are country folk at heart. Time is measured by the sun and the changing seasons, and things happen as they should, slow and steady. Not surprisingly, St Fort has always been characterized as an open home with warm hospitality and a big heart. Stepping onto St Fort takes one back to a bygone era when life was simpler.

Through the years, friends and family would come to St Fort for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. They would find rest for the body and restoration for the soul by taking in the beauty of the place, walking and breathing in fresh mountain air, and of course being well fed with home-baked fare. Not much has changed as the family continue to share the magnificence of St Fort with the weary and adventurous alike.

In the latter part of the nineties, the sandstone farmhouse was converted into a comfortable and homely guesthouse, aptly named St Fort Country House. This homestead is perfect for hosting families needing time away, couples escaping their humdrum lives or friends catching up in the hearty home where the sense of space and freedom is inescapable.

Over the years, the hiking trails have been laid out for visitors to enjoy, and most recently, a mountain bike trail has been added for the adventurous in spirit.

Guest House

Guest House

St Fort is the ideal spot for family gatherings and is truly a unique holiday destination in the Clarens area.

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This is a view of the mountain that features the hiking trail that leads to the overhand cave with bushmen paintings on St Fort Farm. The trail is called the Mount Perazim 2-Day Hiking Trail.

Hiking Trails

For those who love to explore St Fort is your ideal gateway. Fresh mountain air and breathtaking vistas await you.

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St Fort is truly a gem nestled in the Eastern Free State Highlands and it is our joy to share with you the beauty of this place.

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Guest Reviews

  • Couple's Weekend

    Holiday ❘ Couple My partner and I booked the Cottage for the weekend of the Craft Beer Festival in Clarens, and our experience was nothing short of amazing.The staff were kind and assisted with every enquiry, when necessary; we were accommodated from start to finish and honestly were not ready for the breathtaking views/scenery, and I was blown away by the beautiful interior of the cottage - everything was... Read this review

    Lawrencia Morrison

  • A weekend I would never forget.

    Amazing two day hike trail and sleeping in the rocks while star glazing. Brilliant scenery and friendly personnel.

    Hasan Varachia

  • Amazing

    The place is amazing especially for weddings. The views you get of the mountains from here is breathtaking. Anyone who is going to Clarens must definitely pass through here.

    Karabelo Motsumi