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Serenity Retreat

Storms River - South Africa

Email Serenity Retreat Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Find some Serenity whilst you contemplate life and explore nature beneath vast unpolluted skies. The Tsitsikamma is soul country, raw and real, a place for you to retreat, relax and restore the body, mind and soul and to experience the natural highs of nature and adventure. After many years of involvement in the hospitality industry and tourism we have tons of travel info and tips available. We provide you with the information you need to maximize your stay and then give you the space, peace and privacy to do your own thing.

The property is fully fenced and parking is secure.

Serenity Retreat Accommodation

Serenity House is our exclusive use Self Catering house – the décor and colour schemes of the rooms reflect elements of nature.
The house sleeps 3-7 people, has 3.5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining and lounge area with DVD player.
There is a covered stoep with kettle braai. The master bedroom has a Queen Size bed and full ensuite bathroom whilst all other beds are single or bunk. Suitable for groups of friends or families. Feel at home in comfortable and spacious surroundings.

The 2 Rustic Brick and Thatch Garden Rondavels have views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and Fynbos and are ideal for the Budget conscious traveler who wants space and privacy; basic, clean and comfortable accommodation without unnecessary and costly frills.
Both have en-suite shower and toilet and the 2 Rondavels share use of a fully equipped kitchen in a separate wooden cabin.

Driftwood Rondavel is the larger and can now sleep 3 people. Affordable romantic getaways are now possible as Driftwood houses a comfy double bed and an additional single bed for an extra person/child or for guests requiring separate beds.
There is a small seating area and en-suite shower and toilet; the extra space in this rondavel makes it a more comfortable option for our longer stay or more mature guests.

Sandrift Rondavel has twin beds and is compact, bright and cozy - suitable for 1 or 2 people only. Sandrift is our Basic Beat the Budget option whilst still being adequately comfortable with en-suite shower and toilet – popular with overnight and short stay visitors and single travelers.

All accommodation is fully equipped with comfortable beds, fresh linen and abundant hot water.
The accommodation is fully equipped for Self Catering but we are able to offer catering options for groups by prior arrangement. Survivor Basket Breakfasts are available (fruit juice, milk, yoghurt, fruit and cereal) for guests unprepared for self catering or wanting a quick and early getaway.

About Serenity Retreat and things to do:
We have 2 boisterous, loveable and lively Staffie companions – both have loving and enthusiastic natures and love to make friends with our guests. Nandi and Bilbo are ever present, exuberant and persistent.
BEWARE of the dogs – they steal both hearts and food.

Withdraw from the Rat Race, getaway from the crowds, spend time in nature, feel safe and relaxed – and experience your own kind of Retreat.

Our maximum guest capacity of 12-14 people ensures that personal attention, privacy and space is abundant.
Guest comments reflect this.
Our aim is to create a natural living space and gardens where guests will feel peace and comfort in the safe and serene surroundings of Stormsriver. Our décor attempts to reflect elements of nature – Earth, Air, Water and Fire.

Forest green and sunshine yellow abound and the glow of the morning sun, the vividness of the clear turquoise skies, the rosy hue of a glorious Tstitsikamma sunset as well as the steely grey of a stormy day are reflected in our colour schemes – but nothing compares to the real experience of getting up close and personal with our surroundings.

Stormsriver Village has a small and varied population – from all walks of life, many cultures and nationalities and with few exceptions all co-exist and live harmoniously. Traffic jams are frequent on one of our country roads when villagers stop for a chat and a host of others join in.

An overall atmosphere of friendship and tolerance pervades this small jewel of the Garden Route and except for the occasional Culture Clash and noise pollution - It works. The pace of life is reminiscent of times long forgotten and Guests can be forgiven for thinking they have stepped back to an era when principles came before personalities and people lived in Community.

The recent Elvis Festival at the end of April – which we hope will become an annual event – brought the Village People out of their homes to participate and share in some good clean fun - a celebration of music, food and talent. Stalls selling crafts by local crafters lined the street; the sounds of laughter, music and chatter mixed with the aroma of food and we hope that this will herald the start of a regular end of month Craft and Food Market.
Nearby Cheese Farms and farm stalls provide an opportunity to sample some of the local produce from the Tsitsikamma Dairy Farms.

The Total Village Petroport boasts one of the most famous Biltong Shops in the Country and The Coffee Pot – our local Village Coffee Shop – offers scrumptious and reasonably priced breakfasts and REAL coffee – providing you with the Get up and Go to Get up and Go!!!!

Email Serenity Retreat Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com