Mont Plaisir Guest Farm

Mont Plaisir is a working grain farm located 6 km outside of Fouriesburg, with four luxurious self-catering units and one en-suite room in the historic 'Old Main House'. Dutch owners, Mark and Anna Mari, named the farm 'Mont Plaisir', which means 'Pleasure Mountain'.

Fouriesburg is situated in the Brandwater Basin, south of Bethlehem, and offers you the fantastic scenery of the Red Mountains, the White Mountains, the Maluti Mountains, the splendid Golden Gate National Park and many historic sites from the Anglo-Boer War.

It is the ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, fishing, 4x4, quad biking and abseiling, but for those who just want to relax, it is also the place to be.

The Eastern Free State, and especially the Fouriesburg area, is just a few kilometers from the Lesotho border. Annual events in Fouriesburg are the Asparagus festival in September/October, the Surrender Hill marathon, a qualifier for the Comrades marathon in the last week of February, and the Cherry Festival in Ficksburg in November.

We invite you to come to Mont Plaisir and experience the serenity and beauty of the Eastern Free State and Lesotho Mountains just as we do every day. All the buildings have fireplaces and their own braai facilities. The units are all fully-equipped and include bedding and bath towels. All beds are either king-size, queen-size or single, with extra-length mattresses.

The accommodation is set in a beautiful garden with lots of trees and spectacular views. In the garden is a lapa where one can enjoy the beauty of the sunset or gaze at the stars at night, while having a cool drink. During your stay you can pick and eat your own fresh vegetables and fruit in season. The Eastern Free State does not only offer you a mild summer climate, but it is also your gateway to the unique experience of winter sport in Africa.

Located on the Lesotho border, Fouriesburg is only 65 km away from 'Afri Ski', a unique venue for winter sport in Africa. The Afri Ski resort, and in general the Maluti Mountains, offers you the unique experience of unspoiled fun in the snow. It is easily accessible and a tar road will take you up to the ski slopes at 3500 meters.

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Reviews

"Disappointing"

20 October 2019

"The farm is well situated to explore the Eastern Free State.We booked the room in the main house, which was to say the least, disappointing. The pillows were old feather pillows and not ideal for us suffering from allergies.The bathroom had a strong smell of sewerage and the cause was a breather pipe inside the basin cupboard! Only one roll of loo paper was supplied. The towels were small and there were no sanitary bags, even though a sign encouraged you to use it. Apart from industrial style hand soap, no complimentary toiletries were available. No breakfast and no room service were offered.. We had to make our own bed and wash our own mugs without having access to dish-wash soap, sink or cloth in the room. The Owner did offer us the use of a fridge on the stoep and crockery in a nearby rondavel but it was not very convenient.The latter selfcatering unit was well equipped and in retrospect, a much better option. Despite us being the only guests, it was not offered to us as an upgrade.The gardens were neglected and although we acknowledge that the area is very dry, it can at least be weeded and cared for.Opening and closing farm gates was also not much fun.If you book at Mont Plaisir, book a free standing unit. The stoep room at the main house is not worth the rather high end price."
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08 October 2014

"The group enjoyed their stay at Mont Plaisir. The place was lovely. The owners were friendly. Thank you very much for hospitality."
"Nightmare experience."

15 September 2014

"We had a horrible experience. The owners are very unprofessional and made our stay very unpleasant. They were not on the farm when we arrived and we collected the key from an unknown farm worker.That evening after dark, the owner phoned us during our supper and insists that I move my car from in front of the cottage and park it in the dark under trees away from the cottage. I told him we were having supper and offered to discuss the issue after supper. He ignored my request and came knocking on our door while we were still eating. He harassed us and insisted I move my car to the dark place. I did not move my car as it was a very risky place where they wanted me to park.The next morning after eight we went to the owners and said we dont want to fight and would rather leave a day earlier than booked. We cleaned the placed and left. We will never return."
"Experience the beauty of the Eastern Free State"

03 April 2014

"We really enjoyed the tranquility and beauty the farm has to offer. I could sit on the porch all day long and admire the view. Very convenient in terms of location."
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28 March 2013

"We were pleasantly surprised by the great facilities and beautiful location of the farm. The 'Chalet' was in tip-top condition and provided all the services of a self-catering facility. Kitchen well equipped and bedrooms offered comfortable beds and adequate bedding / blankets etc. Nice and peaceful and a brilliant place to relax and explore the area."
"Beautiful"

04 March 2013

"The Field Cottage is a beautiful place to stay, really enjoyed it."
"Great stay"

04 August 2012

"Mark and Anna Marie were very caring and thoughtful hosts. The accommodation was very clean and comforable and help was alays at hand. We had a very relaxing time in a beautiful setting. Would definitely recommend Mont Plaisir."
"Very good"

26 June 2012

"We enjoyed the quiet, farm atmosphere. Beautiful, clean cottage. Nice fireplace. Thank you."
"Thank you"

08 April 2012

"Beautiful scenery and very neat and tidy accommodation."
"Thank you"

29 December 2010

"Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Die perdry was netso uitstekend. Baie dankie. Thank you so much for your hospitality. The horse riding was excellent. Thanks again."
"Thank you"

29 December 2010

"Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Die perdry was netso uitstekend. Baie dankie.Thank you so much for your hospitality. The horse riding was excellent. Thanks again. "
"Recommended"

28 December 2009

"it was very pleasant"
"Recommended"

28 December 2009

"it was very pleasant"
"Excellent accommodation"

14 April 2009

"We booked the Rondavel & Chalet for a well deserved, weekend break.The accommodation was excellent, and was much more that we expected.Rooms were very well equipped and comfortable."
"Excellent accommodation"

14 April 2009

"We booked the Rondavel & Chalet for a well deserved, weekend break.The accommodation was excellent, and was much more that we expected.Rooms were very well equipped and comfortable."
" Absolutely perfect"

17 January 2009

"Stayed there for the second part of my honeymoon, Absolutely perfect, very quiet, easy to find, lovely place, and beautiful dogs!!!! Brutus we will miss you!!!!"
"Absolutely perfect"

17 January 2009

"Stayed there for the second part of my honeymoon, Absolutely perfect, very quiet, easy to find, lovely place, and beautiful dogs!!!! Brutus we will miss you!!!!"
"Serenity"

11 August 2008

"Absolutely beautiful farm with amazing tranquil. Enjoyed our brief night stay. Rob was a great host."
"Serenity"

11 August 2008

"Absolutely beautiful farm with amazing tranquil. Enjoyed our brief night stay. Rob was a great host."