Holiday Stays

Rivendell Trout Estate

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Lydenburg · Mpumalanga

About

Six self-catering river cottages in Lydenburg offering accommodation for flyfishing holidays on the Spekboom River in Mt. Anderson Nature Reserve.

Accommodation

Six cottages ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms sleep 2–8 guests. Options include Hobbiton and Bag End (4 beds), Mirkwood and Old Stone House (3 beds), Bucklebury (2 beds), and Elvinbrook (1 bed). All have fireplaces, kitchens, and direct river access.

Facilities

Free WiFi and parking. Self-catering kitchens, fireplaces, and braai facilities in all cottages. Firewood supplied; additional sacks R100. Board games, river fishing access, and dedicated fishing pools available. Fishing rods and flies available to rent or purchase on-site.

Location & Surroundings

Finsbury Valley near Lydenburg within Mt. Anderson Nature Reserve (35,000 hectares) offers day trips to Kruger National Park (2.5 hours), Dullstroom (1 hour), Sabie and Panorama Route (1.5 hours), Graskop (1.5 hours), and Hazyview (2 hours). 3.5 hours from Johannesburg.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Mirkwood

Mirkwood Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 2 en-suite bedrooms, a third kiddies room with bunk bed, and a cozy ope

Double x 2 Bunk x 1
From
R6,300

Bucklebury Cottage

Bucklebury Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 2 en-suite bedrooms with two twin beds / 1 king bed as well as a love

King x 2 Twin x 4
From
R4,680

Elvinbrook Cottage

Elvinbrook Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 1 en-suite bedrooms with two twin beds / 1 king bed as well as a cozy

King x 1
From
R4,680

Bag End Cottage

Bag End Cottage is built on the banks of the Spekboom River. Perfectly situated for avid fly fishermen, and families alike. All rooms with single beds, which can be combined as king size on request.

Single x 8
From
R8,200

Hobbiton Cottage

Hobbiton Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Each cottage has 4 en-suite bedrooms (two queen size beds and 4 single beds) as well as

Queen x 2 Twin x 4
From
R8,040

The Old Stone House

Stone House borders on the horse paddocks, and is a mere 300 meter walk to the river. Enjoy amazing views of the cliffs towering over the old trout hatchery, watch Fish Eagles patrolling the valley,

Queen x 1 Twin x 4
From
R4,064

Location

Address

Finsbury Valley, Lydenburg, Mpumalanga

Get Directions → Lydenburg Guide →
Sleeps 34

Directions

Located 3.5 hours from Johannesburg via an 11km gravel road; higher clearance vehicle recommended.

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Features

Group Bookings Accommodated Self-check-in Available 6 Self-catering Cottages Located Within Mt. Anderson Nature Reserve (35,000 Hectares) Catch-and-release Fly Fishing On Private Stocked Water Barbless Hooks Required Corporate Retreat Packages Available Direct Booking Lowest Rate Guarantee Estate Unfenced With Wildlife Present

Activities

Hiking Horse Riding Fly-fishing Stargazing Wildlife Spotting Guided Nature Walks Braais Riverside Picnics

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Fireplaces Fishing Equipment Rental Board Games Firewood Fully Equipped Kitchens River Access Private Patios

Accommodation in Lydenburg