Copperleigh Trout Lodge

About Copperleigh Trout Cottages 

Overlooking the calm waters of the trout-filled Mavela Dam in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, Copperleigh Trout Cottages offers a scenic self catering retreat with an intimate atmosphere. With lovely, laidback lodgings and an abundance of surrounding natural beauty, it’s the perfect choice for a peaceful escape.

Copperleigh Trout Cottages is host to just two units – the two-storey Trout Lodge accommodating up to 9 guests, and the Trout Cabin which sleeps two. Each lodging features a fully-equipped kitchen for self-catering ease, open-plan living areas with an indoor fireplace, and spacious, view-drenched verandahs overlooking the dam.

Copperleigh Trout Cottages Setting

Hidden in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands in South Africa, Copperleigh Trout Cottages offers an idyllic retreat for nature and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Guests can enjoy a unique farm stay with opportunities to interact with the animals such as baby lambs and goats during season. 

Mavela Dam, stocked with trout, is ideal for fly fishing, swimming and kayaking, while the nearby iNhlosane Mountain offers a wonderful selection of hiking trails. Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts will love spotting diverse species like Fish Eagles and Reedbuck, among many more indigenous to the area.