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Troutways Private Retreat

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 57 reviews for Troutways Private Retreat
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Anne Marie R - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne Marie R
With partner

Heerlik!

Dit was heerlik - ons is opgegradeer na die groter huis omdat die Troutways Private Retreat se yskas nie gewerk het nie - dit was 'n lekker verrassing! Heerlike braai onder dak en pragtige uitsig op die berge en dam.

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Delicious!

It was lovely - we were upgraded to the bigger house because the Troutways Private Retreat's fridge wasn't working - it was a nice surprise! Delicious barbecue under roof and beautiful view of the mountains and dam.

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Hester B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hester B
With partner

Practical, well thought out accommodation. Host is professional, wonderful views.

The accommodation at Troutways is so practical. There is wood for the braai, pet friendly, the host is wonderful. The boere seep is wonderful. All the kitchen utensils that you would need are available. We enjoyed our stay.

Willie F - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie F
With partner

Gerieflike verblyf met mooi uitsig op 'n plaas.

Heerlik gebly. Toegangspad bietjie rowwe grondpad, maar net so 500m.

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Comfortable accommodation with a nice view on a farm.

Had a wonderful stay. Access road a bit rough dirt road, but only about 500m.

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Df K - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Df K
With partner

Stil en rustig gewees!

Was baie lekker gewees by Troutways!

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Be quiet and peaceful!

Had a great time at Troutways!

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Paul V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul V
With partner

Stil, rustig, ontspannend, met alles wat mens nodig het.

Ons het heerlik oorgebly by Troutways. Die eenheid het alles wat nodig is vir 'n ontspanne kuier, en was besonder netjies en skoon. Die omgewing is pragtig en rustig, doodstil (mens hoor net die voëltjies) en daar is baie stapplek (en 'n berg om te klim). Ons het nie by alles uitgekom nie, maar sal weer gaan om die berg aan te pak. Die grondpad na Troutways is goed en mens kan regtig met enige kar soontoe ry. Hoogs aanbeveel!

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Quiet, peaceful, relaxing, with everything one needs.

We had a lovely stay at Troutways. The unit has everything needed for a relaxing visit, and was particularly neat and clean. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, dead quiet (you only hear the birds) and there is plenty of walking space (and a mountain to climb). We didn't get to everything, but will go again to tackle the mountain. The dirt road to Troutways is good and you can really drive there with any car. Highly recommended!

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Aileen L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aileen L
Family with young children

Kinders het dit gelief daar - ons het dit geniet daar en sal weer gaan.

Baie lekker, alles wat jy nodig het.

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Kids loved it there - we enjoyed it there and will go again.

Very nice, everything you need.

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Kylie M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kylie M
Family with young children

It is not often we get accommodation where the host is so helpful from before your stay.

Hein and his staff have exceeded our expectations of hosting! From the word go, he was helpful and accommodating! Fishing was great and the space is spectacular. Waterval Boven itself is run down, but there is so much more to see around the area! Thank you Troutways for having us!

Fanie B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanie B
With partner

Lekker.

Dit was baie lekker en die plek was mooi skoon.

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Nice.

It was very nice and the place was nice and clean.

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Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoer. Hein

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Alet B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alet B
With partner

Rustig.

Ja, baie lekker geslaap op die bed, goeie linne, lekker vere kussings. Alles netjies en skoon. Hein is 'n goeie gasheer. Ek sal die plekkie aanbeveel vir oornag. Dankie, Hein.

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Restful.

Yes, slept very well on the bed, good linen, nice feather pillows. Everything neat and clean. Hein is a good host. I would recommend the place for an overnight stay. Thank you, Hein.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Pleasant experience. Beautiful.

Beds are great. Very clean and tidy. Friendly reception. Beautiful surroundings. No coffee/tea or soap provided. Just summarize.

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Lizette V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Lizette V
Family with young children

Baie rustige plek met mooi uitsig.

Geen ontvangs of WiFi. Die houthuis kort bietjie aandag. Nie regtig baie vir kinders om te doen nie, en daar is nie uitgewysde staproetes nie. Die uitsig is baie mooi. Dit is 'n rustige omgewing. Die houthuis het nie eens 'n slot om die deur in die aand toe te sluit nie, net 'n hakkie. Andersins het ons baie lekker gebly.

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Very peaceful place with a nice view.

No reception or WiFi. The log house needs some attention. Not really much for kids to do, and there aren't designated hiking trails. The view is very beautiful. It is a peaceful environment. The log house doesn't even have a lock to lock the door in the evening, just a latch. Otherwise we had a very nice stay.

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Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoering, Lizette. Ek is nie seker hoekom ons beoordeel word oor sel ontvangs nie, maar ons waardeer die kritiek. Ons slaap met oop deure en vensters hier en besef nie altyd hoe ander mense se persepsies van sekuriteit ons beïnvloed nie.

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Maryna S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Maryna S
Family with teenagers

Rustig.

Met aankoms kon die eienaar nie ons bespreking bevestig nie en moes dorp toe ry vir 'n sein om seker te maak dat die eenheid wat ons bespreek het, beskikbaar was, weens die afwesigheid van selfoonopvangs op die plaas. Dit het 'n mens verleë en ongemaklik laat voel omdat ons moes verduidelik deur wie ons bespreek het en wanneer. Die bespreking was al maande vantevore gemaak. Die eenheid waarin ons gebly het, was 'n ruim huis met 'n groot stoep en 'n pragtige uitsig oor 'n dam en berge, maar kort aandag veral aan die kombuiswasbak en die braai op die stoep wat lek as dit reën. Daar was geen skoonmaakdiens vir die 5 dae wat ons daar was nie, en daar was ook nie voorsiening gemaak vir 'n mop, ekstra toiletpapier, vuilgoedsakke, of skoonmaakmiddels nie, behalwe 'n bietjie Sunlight Liquid nie. Ons moes die stoep self afspuit en skoonmaak met 'n tuinslang en besem. Ek beveel nie aan dat 'n lae voertuig die instansie besoek nie, veral as dit reën nie. Dit is troeteldiervriendelik, maar sorg dat jou diere behandel word vir bosluise voor jy gaan. Ek beveel die verblyf aan omdat die plek reg by die Homestead is en 'n uitsig oor 'n plaaswerf het. Neem ook genoeg spuitgoed vir vlieë saam.

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Restful.

On arrival the owner was unable to confirm our booking and had to drive to town for a signal to make sure the unit we booked was available due to the absence of cell phone reception on the farm. It made one feel embarrassed and uncomfortable as we had to explain who we booked through and when. The reservation had been made months before. The unit we stayed in was a spacious house with a large veranda and a beautiful view of a pond and mountains, but lacks attention especially to the kitchen sink and the braai on the veranda which leaks when it rains. There was no cleaning service for the 5 days we were there, nor was provision made for a mop, extra toilet paper, garbage bags, or cleaning supplies, except for a little Sunlight Liquid. We had to spray and clean the porch ourselves with a garden hose and broom. I do not recommend a low vehicle to visit the institution, especially if it is raining. It is pet friendly, but make sure your animals are treated for ticks before you go. I recommend the stay because the place is right by the Homestead and has a view of a farmyard. Also take enough fly spray with you.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Christine J - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine J
Family with young children

Stil wegbreek in die berge.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly, die huis was tussen die berge met die mooiste uitsigte en soveel stilte. Opvangs was baie min maar dis juis die doel van die vakansie.

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Quiet getaway in the mountains.

We had a really nice stay, the house was between the mountains with the most beautiful views and so much silence. Reception was very little but that is precisely the purpose of the holiday.

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Martie W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martie W
With partner

Dit is so pragtig met omringende berge en die skoon lug, so rustig.

Dit is 'n heerlike wegbreek. Ons het net een nag oorgebly, maar was spyt toe ons moes vertrek. Ons moes langer gebly het. Daar is 'n lieflike braai-area met baie hout en 'n klein ou stofie waarin jy vuur kan maak. Dit is 'n lekker gesellige plekkie.

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It is so beautiful with surrounding mountains and the clean air, so peaceful.

It's a lovely getaway. We only stayed one night but were sorry when we had to leave. We should have stayed longer. There is a lovely braai area with lots of wood and a small old stove in which you can make a fire. It's a nice cozy place.

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Francois & Yolandi B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois & Yolandi B
With partner

Mooiste rusplek.

Rus en vrede in die mooiste natuurskoon en heerlike vlieghengel!

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Most beautiful resting place.

Rest and peace in the most beautiful scenery and delicious fly fishing!

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Anita W - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita W
With partner

Baie rustig.

Sal weer gaan vir die rustigheid.

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Very calm.

Will go again for the tranquility.

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Denver R - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denver R
With partner

A magical stay - so much more to do and see than I expected. I love Troutways!

Troutways has so many magical treasures that must be discovered and explored. We hiked up the mountain early in the morning to watch the sunrise. The views were truly spectacular and breathtaking. We waded through the stream barefoot, we drank the crystal-clear spring water, took in the picturesque trout dams and enjoyed the serene mountainous atmosphere with the sounds of nature surrounding us. I highly recommend Troutways, Hein was a very welcoming and amazing host. All the workers were also very welcoming and assisted with anything we needed. We stayed in the Rainbow lodge, and everything was neat, tidy and well-stocked in terms of cookware and utensils. They even provided us with firewood for our braai! There is a gravel road leading up to the property for about 1km – best for 4X4s or SUVs (a sedan will struggle a bit). Try to get the load shedding schedule for the area beforehand (the unit has a gas cooker, which was quite handy). All in all, it was peaceful and we will definitely visit again.

Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Thank you kindly for the great review Denver. I need to compliment you and your lovely wife for being such easygoing guests.
We'd love to host you again in the near future.
Warm regards
Hein

Troutways Private Retreat
Pieter L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter L
Family with young children

Rustige mooi omgewing.

Baie lekker gebly, pragtige omgewing.

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Quiet beautiful surroundings.

Very nice stay, beautiful surroundings.

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Bruce L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bruce L

Comfortable stay in a peaceful setting.

Unit was clean and fresh, bedding and towels were great quality and beds/furniture was comfortable. They should, however, say in their listing that the road is not suitable for a car, even small SUVs struggle, at least that way you are prepared.

Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Hi Bruce,
We thank you for spending time with us; we appreciate your business and appreciate the rating you gave us.
We are currently busy fixing the roads on our property after the wettest year we've ever had.
Warm regards,
Hein

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Brett P - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Brett P
With partner

Beautiful setting.

Lovely accommodation on a working farm with beautiful surroundings.

George H - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George H
With partner

Pragtige ligging.

Vriendelike personeel, pragtige ligging en veilige omgewing.

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Beautiful location.

Friendly staff, beautiful location and safe environment.

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Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Gelukkig is 99% van ons besoekers tevrede- daar sal altyd 'n uitsondering wees.

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Igna D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Igna D
With friends

Rustige, netjiese verblyf.

Die area is pragtig en rustig, mens vergeet bietjie van die wereld. Personeel was vriendelik en ons versoeke is vinnig hanteer. Die huis is goed toegerus en gemaklik. Ons het baie lekker gekuier en hoop om julle weer te sien!

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Quiet, tidy accommodation.

The area is beautiful and peaceful, you forget a little about the world. Staff were friendly and our requests were dealt with quickly. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We had a great time and hope to see you again!

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Heleen V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heleen V

Wow! Ons het so lekker gebly en gekuier!

Die plaas is pragtig. Die lodge is baie mooi netjies en skoon. Ons kon nie vir 'n lekkerder kuierplek oor Kersfees gevra het nie.

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Wow! We had so much fun staying and visiting!

The farm is beautiful. The lodge is very nice, neat and clean. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to spend Christmas.

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Martin B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin B
Family with teenagers

Peaceful. Scenic. Tranquil. Restorative.

A beautiful, quiet setting. A place where the family can pull together. Hikes are slow, and easy. Walks are gentle. The pool is refreshing. Nature surrounds and abounds, without interfering.

Anne Marie R - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anne Marie R
With partner

Awsome.

It was absolutely fantastic, nice road to travel. Nice house with everything you will need. I can just suggest a kettle that you can boil water of the gas stove please.

Elsa V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsa V
With friends

Pragtige, rustige omgewing.

Die log cabin kort 'n bietjie aandag. Dit sou gaaf wees om voor die tyd te weet daar word nie koffie, tee, sepies of sjampoe verskaf nie. Maar gelukkig is die dorp naby. Nietemin 'n pragtige plek waar mens kan rus en ontspan.

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Beautiful, peaceful surroundings.

The log cabin needs a little attention. It would be nice to know ahead of time that coffee, tea, soaps or shampoo are not provided. But luckily the town is close. Nevertheless, a beautiful place where one can rest and relax.

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Eduan P - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Eduan P
Family with young children

Heerlik, stil en rustig.

Baie netjies, meer as genoeg geriewe.

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Lovely, quiet and peaceful.

Very tidy, more than enough facilities.

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Christian H - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christian H
Family with young children

Baie goeie ligging en dinge om te doen maar verblyf nie op standaard nie.

Waarde vir geld is ook nie daar nie. Sou verwag skoonmaak word ingesluit vir die prys.

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Very good location and things to do but accommodation not up to standard.

Value for money is not there either. Would expect cleaning to be included for the price.

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Line G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Line G

Plek van rus en herlaai.

Ons het heerlik gebly op hierdie pragtige, netjiese plaas. Is vriendelik gegroet met die aankoms. Die natuurskoon het gesorg vir 'n ideale kuierplek saam met familie en afskakel van die gejaagdheid. Dit is een van daardie plekke wat in mens se hart kruip en moeilik was om te verlaat.

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Place of rest and recharge.

We had a lovely stay on this beautiful, tidy farm. Was kindly greeted upon arrival. The natural beauty made for an ideal place to visit with family and switch off from the hustle and bustle. It is one of those places that crawls into one's heart and was hard to leave.

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Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoering, ons waardeer dit opreg en is dankbaar vir julle ondersteuning.
Beste groete
Hein

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Ian L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian L
With partner

Wonderlik!

Dit was heerlik om in die natuur te ontspan. Dankie Hein vir die fly fishing lesse!

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Wonderful!

It was wonderful to relax in nature. Thank you Hein for the fly fishing lessons!

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Troutways Private Retreat 's response

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoering asook julle keuse om by ons the kom kuier, ons waaardeer dit opreg. Die groot visse wag nog...
Beste,
Hein

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Robert M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Robert M
With partner

Nice and peaceful.

Beautiful location with nice walks.

Edwin L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Edwin L

Super venue - in the mountain.

The name Troutways is a misnomer. My son and I stayed for 3 nights and never even saw a trout. We are fairly experienced in fly fishing, having fished in many areas of SA.

Justice S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Justice S
With partner

Fantasties vir familie.

Vriendelike diens, cabin was goed uitgerus, en onmoontlik mooi. Ons mis klaar die 2 hondtjies, skêr en seuntjie.

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Great for family.

Friendly service, cabin was well equipped, and impossibly beautiful. We miss the 2 dogs, scissors and boy.

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Leon V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon V
With partner

Skoonheid Stil, Rustig

Baie netjies, goed toegerus ongelooflike stilte

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Beauty Quiet, Peaceful

Very tidy, well equipped, incredible silence

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Elmarie J - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elmarie J
With partner

Baie mooi omgewing - puik staproetes!

Die verblyf en akkommodasie was uitstekend. Die personeel was uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam. Maar wat die beste was, is die fantastiese roetes wat mens te voet kan aandurf op die perseel en omgewing. Dit was een van die beste "verrassings" in 2020.

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Very beautiful surroundings - great hiking trails!

The stay and accommodation was excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. But what was the best are the fantastic routes that one can venture on foot on the premises and surroundings. This was one of the best "surprises" in 2020.

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Sunelle S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sunelle S
With partner

Wonderlike uitrus naweek.

Baie lekker gebly, vriendelike gasheer. Ons honde het dit baie geniet. Pragtige floreldamme en natuur om te stap.

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Wonderful relaxing weekend.

We had a lovely stay, friendly host. Our dogs enjoyed it a lot. Beautiful trout dams and nature to take a walk.

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Heidi V - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi V
Family with teenagers

Loved the spacious house, fireplace, warm feather duvets and lovely linens.

Considering it was a last minute booking we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely home we walked into. An enormous spacious farmhouse with a well-equipped kitchen and open dining area. Lovely furnishings and fireplace in the lounge with DStv, played card games around a roaring fire each night and best of all the comfortable firm beds with beautiful linen, warm feather duvets and additional soft blankets. Thank you to the hosts who were close enough for queries but never intrusive. We loved our long weekend exploring the area.

Troutways Private Retreat 's response

HI Heidi,
Thank you kindly for the wonderful review, it is highly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Kind regards,
Hein

Troutways Private Retreat
Bennie K - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bennie K
With partner

Ontspannende, rustige atmosfeer.

Wat 'n lekker weggesteekte juweel. Net die plek om te ontspan. Ons het dit terdeë geniet. Sal definitief weer kom. Brian, Ronel en Hein, baie dankie. Julle gasvryheid is shanana.

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Relaxing, peaceful atmosphere.

What a nice hidden gem. Just the place to relax. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely come again. Brian, Ronel and Hein, thank you very much. Your hospitality is shanana.

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Eugene B - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene B
Family with young children

Baie rustig en mooi opgepaste plek.

Huis wat ons in gebly het was wonderlik, skoon en netjies. Visvang was wonderlik en het dit baie geniet. Daar is ook mooi na ons kyk gedurende ons verblyf. Al probleem wat ons ondervind het was die harde masiek en vuurwerke wat geskiet is deur die mense wat lans ons gebly het. So iets hoort nie toegelaat to word by Troutways nie. Of dit opgeneem is met hulle is ek nie seker nie, maar wou nie onnodig moeilikheid veroorsaak nie.

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Very quiet and nicely appointed place.

The house we stayed in was wonderful, clean and tidy. Fishing was great and really enjoyed it. We are also well looked after during our stay. All the problem we encountered was the loud noise and fireworks that were shot by the people who stayed next to us. Something like that should not be allowed at Troutways. Whether it was recorded with them I'm not sure, but didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

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Frank R - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frank R
With partner

Al te lekker.

Die plekkie is regtig mooi, skoon en netjies. Dit was regtig aangenaam om daar te bly. Nou nie 'n forel gevang nie, maar net die lekker ontspan was genoeg. Negatief: Waterval Boven dorp is 'n absolute nes en het ons verskriklik afgesit. Ek sal weer by Troutways Private Retreat afsaal. Dankie vir al julle hulp.

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Too nice.

The place is really nice, clean and tidy. It was really pleasant to stay there. Didn't catch a trout, but just relaxing was enough. Negative: Waterfall Above town is an absolute nest and put us off terribly. I will saddle up again at Troutways Private Retreat. Thanks for all your help.

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Zelda D - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda D
Individual traveller

Troutways is vir seker hoe dit in die hemel lyk ... ongelooflik mooi!

Die mees ongelooflikste mooi plek. Asemrowende natuurskoon. My honde het lekker baljaar op die plaas en ook die water baie geniet. Die houthuis waarin ek gebly is stunning en goed toegerus. Baie skoon en netjies en lieflike linne en handdoeke. Angie en Dennis was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Opbouende kritiek/kommentaar: die braaiplekkie by die houthuis sit op 'n effense "awkward" plek. Nie baie privaat nie en die grond rondom is baie ongelyk, wat dit moeilik maak om gemaklik om die vuur te sit. 'n Sement slab daar sal help! Baie braaihout, als was great!

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Troutways is definitely what heaven looks like ... incredibly beautiful!

The most incredibly beautiful overnight place. Amazing nature. My dogs had an absolute ball on the farm and enjoyed the wtaer. The wooden house I stayed in was stunning and well equipped. Very clean and neat with lovely linen and towels. Angie and Dennis were friendly and helfpul. Constructive criticism: the braai area by the wooden house is in a slightly awkward place. Not very private and the ground is not level around it, which makes it difficult to sit comfortably by the fire. A cement slab would help a lot! Lots of braai wood, everything was great!

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Faeeza M - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Faeeza M
With partner

Lovely getaway, placed in a calm, tranquil setting.

Wonderful experience and an affordable getaway.

Chris B - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
With partner

Pragtig en baie lekker gekuier!

Besonderse plek! Die plek is pragtig. Dis so lekker en mens kan regtig net ontspan. Die visvang was besonders goed en ek sal enige dag van die week terug gaan!

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Beautiful and had a great time!

Special place! The place is beautiful. It's so nice and you can really just relax. The fishing was exceptionally good and I would go back any day of the week!

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Wilma K - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilma K
With partner

Rustigheid hier bring jou nader aan jou skepper.

Troutways is 'n juweel wat ons weer en weer sal besoek. Ons het die naweek van 13 tot 15 Februarie 2015 tuis gegaan in die Rainbow-huis, die rustigste een van die vier, was dit nie vir die besoek aan die damme nie sou ons geen ander mense gesien het nie. Alles wat jy nodig het is daar en die huis is skoon en die bed en linne is topklas. My man het dit geniet om daar vir Forel te hengel, het verskeie byte gehad en ook twee baie mooi Forelle gevang. Troutways, jy sien ons gou weer.

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Tranquility here brings you closer to your creator.

Troutways is a gem that we will visit again and again. We stayed at the Rainbow house the weekend of 13 to 15 February 2015, the quietest one of the four, had it not been for the visit to the ponds we would not have seen any other people. Everything you need is there and the house is clean and the bed and linen are top class. My husband enjoyed fishing there for Trout, had several bites and also caught two very nice Trout. Troutways, see you soon.

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Arnold V - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Arnold V
With partner

Goed!

Rainbow chalet is netjies en skoon en goed toegerus om self kos te maak. Die groot dubbelbed in die een kamer het baie lekker geslaap. Altwee kamers is met sy eie stort verbind wat ook baie lekker was. Ek het nog nooit forel probeer vang nie al het ek 'n kort les by een van my vriende gekry. Daar is honderde klein "trout fingerlings" in die damme, maar die vis wou maar net nie byt nie. Ek het darem twee klein kurpers gevang wat ek teruggegooi het. Verder is die plaas besig om mooi in stand gehou te word. Die stilte en heuwels het nog meer bekoor met skoon lug en rustigheid. Daar is vier damme wat goed onderhou word. Dit is net bietjie modderig op die walle waar 'n ou probeer visvang. Houtplatforms sal hierdie situasie regstel.

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Well!

Rainbow chalet is neat and clean and well equipped for self-catering. The large double bed in one room slept very well. Both rooms are connected with their own shower which was also very nice. I have never tried to catch trout although I got a short lesson from one of my friends. There are hundreds of small "trout fingerlings" in the ponds, but the fish just wouldn't bite. At least I caught two small kurpers which I threw back. Furthermore, the farm is being well maintained. The silence and hills charmed even more with clean air and tranquility. There are four ponds that are well maintained. It's just a little muddy on the banks where a guy is trying to fish. Wooden platforms will remedy this situation.

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Martie Z - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martie Z
Family with teenagers

Absolute rustigheid in 'n beeldskone omgewing.

Ons het ten alle tye baie veilig gevoel en kon met gemak die plaas asook die omgewing verken. Die kothuis was gemaklik, voldoende toegerus met goeie beddens en skoon linne en handdoeke. Die kombuis is eenvoudig, maar voldoende toegerus. Daar is verskillende plaasdiere wat vrylik op die grasperke rondbeweeg en die ervaring net nog beter maak. As jy hunker na rus vir jou siel, is Troutways jou bestemming. Ek beveel dit enige tyd aan.

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Absolute tranquility in a picturesque setting.

We felt very safe at all times and were able to explore the farm and the surroundings with ease. The cottage was comfortable, adequately equipped with good beds and clean linen and towels. The kitchen is simple, but adequately equipped. There are different farm animals that roam freely on the lawns and make the experience even better. If you crave rest for your soul, Troutways is your destination. I recommend it anytime.

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Lynn G - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynn G
With partner

'n Asemrowende uitsig en so rustig.

Ideaal vir 'n vinnige wegbreek van die besige stadslewe. Maklik om te vind. Baie gemaklike en goed toegeruste eenhede. Die bestuurder en eienaar was daar en hulle was baie "hands on" en het gereeld kom kyk of alles reg is en of ons iets nodig het. Ek sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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A breathtaking view and so peaceful.

Ideal for a quick break from the busy city life. Easy to find. Very comfortable and well equipped units. The manager and owner were there and they were very "hands on" and often came to see if everything was ok and if we needed anything. I would definitely recommend it.

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Liezel N - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Liezel N
With partner

Baie rustig en privaat.

Baie rustig as jy rus nodig het. Mooi natuurskoon. Akkommodasie is baie skoon en netjies. Die nabygeleë dorpies is egter klein en bied min vir die toeris. Daar is geen kafee of winkel op die perseel nie.

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Very peaceful and private.

Very peaceful if you need rest. Beautiful scenery. Accommodation is very clean and tidy. However, the nearby villages are small and offer little for the tourist. There is no cafe or shop on site.

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Hanlie W - Feb 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Hanlie W
With partner

'n Baie rustige omgewing; die huis was baie netjies en skoon.

Ons het die tyd daarso baie geniet. Dit was baie rustig en in 'n mooi omgewing. Die huis was skoon, netjies en alles wat nodig is, was daar. Die plek is baie gerieflik. Dankie vir die gasvryheid.

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A very peaceful environment; the house was very neat and clean.

We really enjoyed our time there. It was very peaceful and in a beautiful setting. The house was clean, tidy and everything needed was there. The place is very comfortable. Thank you for the hospitality.

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Edward V - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Edward V
Family with young children

The Log cabin was clean and neat

Staff was very helpful and the fishing in the area was good. Retreat had a complete kitchen and DSTV.

Hanri S - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hanri S
With partner

'n Lekker rustige area met heerlike stilte.

Dit was 'n heerlike rustige naweek saam met goeie vriende in 'n pragtige omgewing.

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A nice peaceful area with lovely silence.

It was a lovely peaceful weekend with good friends in beautiful surroundings.

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Vernon V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Vernon V

Goed.

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Well.

See the stars below.

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Hannelie V - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie V
Family with teenagers

Baie oulik toegerus, rustige atmosfeer, mooi omgewing en vriendelike ontvangs.

Die pad na Troutways Private Retreat is nie baie vriendelik nie, al word jy gewaarsku vang dit jou onkant. Gelukkig verander dit vinnig as jy eers aankom, want dit is baie oulik toegerus, met 'n rustige atmosfeer, in 'n mooi omgewing en met 'n vriendelike ontvangs. Dit is skoon en netjies. Ons sal enige tyd dit aan ander aanbeveel. Dankie.

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Very nicely equipped, peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and friendly reception.

The road to Troutways Private Retreat is not very friendly, even if you are warned it does catch you off guard. Fortunately, this changes quickly when you first arrive, because it is very nicely equipped, with a peaceful atmosphere, in a beautiful environment and with a friendly reception. It is clean and tidy. We would recommend it to others anytime. Thank you.

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Johan S - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan S
Family with teenagers

Lekker!

Dankie. Die plek, log cabin en die oggendmis was mooi. 'n TV sou nice gewees het en 'n paar dingetjies het gekort. Daar was geen rakkies of seepbakkies in die stort nie en geen spieël in badkamer nie. Hoewel ons nie gebraai het nie, dink ek 'n geboude braaiplek is 'n moet vir toekomstige tevrede besoekers. Mooibly!

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Nice!

Thank you. The place, log cabin and the morning fog were beautiful. A TV would have been nice and a few things were missing. There were no shelves or soap trays in the shower and no mirror in the bathroom. Although we didn't barbecue, I think a built barbecue area is a must for future satisfied visitors. Keep well!

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Phillip S - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Phillip S
With partner

Het die verblyf baie geniet.

Sal baie graag weer van die blyplek gebruik wil maak in die toekoms.

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Really enjoyed the stay.

Would love to use the accommodation again in the future.

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: Troutways Farm, Waterval Boven, 1195, Mpumalanga
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