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Imla Guest Farm Spitskop
Re-discover your soul in the vastness and incredible scenic beauty of the Eastern Free State. Succumb to our spacious and elegant self-catering accommodation, remote and set in a vast, timeless landscape. Escape to our great silence—Imla Guest Farm Spitskop is surely one of the last quiet places. Imla Guest Farm Spitskop is a 420-acre, privately owned country retreat and conservancy, nestled in a tranquil valley between the rural farming villages of Ficksburg and Clocolan in the breathtaking Eastern Free State Highlands. This peaceful sanctuary offers guests an authentic escape into nature, where scenic beauty and thoughtful comfort go hand in hand. The EarthStone self-catering cottages consist of three beautifully positioned units, remote and serene, each designed to harmonise with the natural environment. Furnished to bring guests into the heart of Africa, the cottages offer superb open-plan living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchens with a stove, microwave, family-size fridge, cutlery and crockery. Big comfy couches, a large open fireplace, and a Weber braai on the covered veranda complete the relaxed, home-away-from-home experience. Each cottage has safe parking behind it, is serviced daily, and guests have access to free Wi-Fi at the reception area. For those who prefer room-only accommodation, two freestanding en-suite sandstone bedrooms are available. Nestled quietly in the gardens, they offer comfort and seclusion with crisp percale linen, heated blankets, and cosy combustion fireplaces—ideal for restful nights in this timeless setting.
Area Info
Situated in the scenically stunning Eastern Highlands of the Free State Province, South Africa, nestled in a valley between the small rural farming villages of Clocolan & Ficksburg, lies Imla Guest Farm Spitskop. Sacred tribal grounds, San Bushman Rock Art, Crop Festivals, proximity to Lesotho with Afriski Resort, Katse Dam and incredible luminescent light which artists and photographers find irresistible. The farm is some three & a half hours from Johannesburg, two hours from Bloemfontein and one hour from Bethlehem.
Overlooking the majestic Maluti Mountains in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, this is the ultimate getaway for the discerning guest.
Units and Rooms
Guinea Fowl Cottage
Guests: 5
Equipped with a fireplace, comfy couches, an open plan living area with a sleeper couch, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 en-suite bedrooms, one with 2 single beds and one with a king-size bed. It has a covered deck with braai facilities. It is serviced daily.
Mongoose Cottage
Guests: 7
Tastefully equipped cottage with a fireplace, comfy couches, and stunning views. Open plan living area, fully equipped kitchen, one en-suite bedroom, two bedrooms with shared bathroom. It has a covered deck with braai facilities. It is serviced daily.
Porcupine Cottage
Guests: 5
Tastefully furnished with a fireplace, comfy couches, and stunning views, this unit features an open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms, a covered deck with braai facilities, daily servicing, and a sofa bed.
Nguni Garden Bedroom
Guests: 2
This room is secluded and private, featuring a queen-size bed with percale linen, heated blankets, and a fireplace. It includes a Victorian bath, enclosed shower, toilet, garden area, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
