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Breathe River Retreat & Guest Lodge

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Parys · Free State

About

Luxury self-catering accommodation on the Vaal River near Parys, one hour from Johannesburg. Multiple units for families, wedding guests, and groups seeking riverside tranquility.

Accommodation

Five accommodation units ranging from studios to a five-bedroom main house. Main House sleeps 10 adults and 10 children. Units include the Family Unit (3 bedrooms), Oupa Huis (2 bedrooms), and four studio-style units. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs with DSTV, and verandas with river views.

Facilities

Swimming pool with river views, lapa with thatched roof and indoor fireplace, riverside boma with campfire seating. All units include fully-equipped kitchenettes, indoor braai, verandas, non-smoking policy, and daily cleaning. Hot tubs available in select units. Registered bird sanctuary on-site.

Location & Surroundings

On the Vaal River near Parys, a tourist town featuring antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and curio shops. Nearby activities include white-water rafting, fly fishing, bird watching (450+ species), abseiling, skydiving, 4×4 trails, mountain biking, golf, and visits to Vredefort Dome and cheetah breeding projects.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Main House

Our Main House consist of 4 rooms, each with an on-suite bathroom. We can accommodate 15 guest. Fully equipped kitchen and a lounge with DSTV. The big Lapa on the river bed will also be available to

Double x 1 King x 3 Queen x 2 Single x 8
From
R6,930

Oupa Huis

A two-bedroom self-catering unit with a kitchenette and lounge. Next to the laundry room, it has no river view and may get warm in summer. Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed with an en-suite, and Bedroom 2

King x 2 Single x 1
From
R1,750

Family Unit

Our family unit has 3 rooms, each with an on-suite bathroom. It also has a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area with Dstv, an indoor and outdoor braai area, and a beautiful river view.

King x 2 Queen x 1
From
R2,905

Unit 1

Self catering unit with a king size bed and two single beds in the upper loft. En-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower, bath towels will be provided. Fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,750

Units 2-4

Studio-style self-catering units with hot tubs. Each unit has a king or queen bed configuration (mix varies by unit) and en-suite bathroom with bath or shower. Each unit accommodates 2 guests.

Queen x 1

Unit 5

Self catering unit with a king size bed and a fan. En-suite bathroom with a shower and bath towels. Fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai. Lounge area with DStv. The Veranda will provide you

King x 1
From
R1,399

Unit 2

Self catering unit with a king size bed and a fan. En-suite bathroom with a shower and bath towels. Fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai. Lounge area with DStv. The Veranda will provide you

King x 1
From
R1,470

Unit 3

Self catering unit with a double bed and a fan. En-suite bathroom with a shower and bath towels. Fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai. DStv. The Veranda will provide you with a river and ga

Double x 1
From
R1,120

Unit 4

Self catering unit with a king size bed and a fan. En-suite bathroom with a shower and bath towels. Fully equipped kitchenette with an indoor braai. DStv. The Veranda will provide you with a River and

King x 1
From
R1,330

Location

Address

Vaal River, Parys, Free State

Parys Guide →
Sleeps 43

Features

River Views Wedding Guest Accommodation Riverside Location On The Vaal River Registered Bird Sanctuary Natural Island Management Retreat And Meeting Venue Group And Family Accommodation Romantic Getaway Setting

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Kayaking Canoeing Mountain Climbing Jogging Fly-fishing River Activities

Amenities

Swimming Pool DSTV Kitchenette Boma Veranda Flat Screen Tv Lapa Indoor Fireplace Hot Tub Indoor Braai Outdoor Braai Daily Cleaning Service Bird Sanctuary Natural Island Campfire Seating

Accommodation in Parys