Stonecutters Nature Lodge

28 reviews

Guest House

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 28 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.6

Location

4.2

Value for money

4.0

Service

4.6

Safety

4.5

Janemari V

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

5.0

Feb 2025

Fantastic. Beautiful place, very friendly people, very nice stay.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

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Simon B

1 night stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Oct 2024

Clean, comfortable and good fishing. Very comfortable. Great fishing options in both the river and the larger lake.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

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Margi

Stonecutters Nature Lodge

Was a privilege to have such a competent angler fishing our waters who was able to confirm that we offer a great fishing experience. Best wishes, Simon! From Lesley and the team

Michelle S

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

4.8

Mar 2024

Lovely lodge with good fishing especially in the river. See stars.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Leandra C

Short stay ⋅ With partner

2.0

Mar 2025

Definitely not value for money! Very small. Overpriced. The single bedroom is 20m2 - very small. No table in the room. Kitchen very small, with very basic equipment (meaning for R2300 per night expect more upmarket style!). You are forced to eat outside on a very small table. The privacy between our room and the next-door room is not acceptable! We could hear every word from the neighbours' discussions and were therefore forced to move inside. Interior furniture is low budget. Couch, TV - smallest cheap screen. Only one dustbin for the bedroom and kitchen. Had to pay an additional fee of R40 for a half bag of ice! The bridge to cross over the running stream is very unsafe, as there are signs of barrier damage. The falling pine cones may cause damage to your vehicle parked outside under the pine trees. There is no fireplace or heater in the bedroom. The road to travel from Dullstroom (our main event for the weekend) is not recommended to anyone on a leisure weekend. The road is infested with serious potholes and impatient road users and trucks. You can hear every car and truck travelling on the main road from the lodge (day and night).

Cleanliness

3.0

Service

3.0

Location

1.0

Safety

2.0

Value for money

1.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

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Margi

Stonecutters Nature Lodge

This is a disappointing review, Leandra, considering that most of our guests give positive feedback. Each studio has 1 neighbour and measures 35 m² including the deck. The furnishings are of good quality and our king beds are often commented on as being extremely comfortable. Mahogany headboard and pedestals, granite kitchen tops. The kitchenette is as advertised: many of our guests are touring during the day or occasionally make use of our restaurant, so the kitchen is compact but well equipped for weekend use. The outside deck has cane furniture as well as a dining area. Yes, the TV is small, but we find dwindling numbers of guests using the TVs, rather opting to watch sports games on the big screen in the recently renovated pub. Wi-Fi is also provided free on the property. All the studios have under-carpet heating - perhaps as it was a warm weekend, this was not pointed out to you - apologies. The R540 route from Dullstroom is potholed and finally, the road is in the process of repair. Sanral has taken over from Provincial roads and there is a major upgrade going on - you may have noticed the construction vehicles. The access road (1 km) has taken strain with the unprecedented rainfall we have been having. We have done our best to keep up repairs but this is ongoing. The bridge too has suffered but is structurally sound, and side barriers are soon to be redone. I checked your bill - we charged you R20 for a bag of ice, not R40. I hope you took the opportunity of exploring the property: the river walk, the bird hide. The estate has much to offer the city dweller who needs a country break on a property that is fully off the grid! Kind regards, Lesley

Annke Y

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Jan 2023

A quiet weekend in beautiful surroundings. The staff were friendly and the unit neat, clean and well equipped. My dinner, delivered in a basket, was a real treat!

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

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Margi

Stonecutters Nature Lodge

We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us Annke. Feel free to visit again. Friendly greeting. Lesley

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Manie N

Short stay

4.0

Apr 2023

The Lodge is value for money but not private enough for a couple. The accommodation is too close to each other. The unit shares a wall with the neighbors and the neighbors' porch was right next to our unit. The other units are also too close. I do give the place four stars because of other factors. I would not recommend this lodge at all for couples.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

4.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

Loraine S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Apr 2022

If you just want to relax and take in the nature around you, this is just the right place to rest! Stonecutters' staff make you feel at ease and they are always friendly and willing to help.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

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Margi

Stonecutters Nature Lodge

Thank you for the kind words Loraine, we look forward to welcoming you again! The team at Stonecutters

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Gilbert H

1 night stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Jul 2021

Definitely come again, clean and tidy! Wow! The food was fantastic, even though we made our own barbecue, and had a picnic breakfast, everything was top notch and prepared with love!

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

Cobbles Studios

Letsie C

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

2.0

Dec 2021

The expectation versus cost was very disappointing! The price was very high - I expected a spacious house. The cottage was small with very old neglected decor, curtains etc. Carpets were old and dirty. Don't expect more carpets in homes with how people convert! The house was very close to the main road and train track and very noisy. The reception/reception room does not offer any extras like a game or anything. Stonecutters are totally overrated for the price they charge - if the price is cut by 2 thirds it will keep up with expectations! We feel we paid hopelessly too much!

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Cleanliness

3.0

Service

2.0

Location

1.0

Safety

3.0

Value for money

1.0

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Trout House - Family...

Anna A

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Mar 2020

Pleasant and very hospitable. Great food. Well kept grounds. Lodge was quiet and thus we got upgraded to a more luxurious suite at no additional charge. Delicious food. Grounds around the dams and river is extremely well kept which makes for easier fly fishing. I will definitely go back.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in