Holiday Stays

Tugela River Lodge

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Winterton · Free State

About

Self-catering eco-lodge on Tugela River banks near Winterton, KZN. Off-grid, pet-friendly accommodation with mountain biking and trail running on-property.

Accommodation

Five units accommodate 2-18 guests. Most feature private hot tubs. Riverhouse offers modern open-plan design with WiFi, the only unit with internet. All include fireplaces and braai areas. Beds have linen and down duvets. No TVs.

Facilities

Wood-fired and outdoor hot tubs, braai areas, farm stall with animal feedings, pump track, orienteering course, picnic sites in game reserve and along river, and board games. WiFi available in Riverhouse. Solar-powered.

Location & Surroundings

Near Winterton, KZN, in the shadow of Spionkop Mountain. Battle of Spionkop historical site 15 minutes away. Champagne Valley and Drakensberg hikes 40 minutes away. Winterton village 22km. Central Drakensberg area. 3.5-4 hours from Johannesburg; 2.5 hours from Durban.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Main Lodge

Sleeps 10 guests (minimum 6, expandable to 18). Comprises a main section with 1 en-suite bedroom and 2 mezzanine bedrooms (1 king, 4 singles) and a separate cottage with 1 bedroom and 1 mezzanine bedr

King x 2 Single x 6
From
R675

Hot Tub Hideaway

Sleeps 5 guests. Master bedroom with king bed; second bedroom with 3 single beds convertible to kingsize. Downstairs: kitchen, lounge, dining room, fireplace, toilet and shower. Upstairs: second toile

King x 1 Single x 3

Rapids

Self-contained cottage overlooking the Tugela River rapids. Sleeps 4 guests. King bed downstairs (convertible to doubles) and 2 single beds in mezzanine loft. Gas kitchen stove, oven, fridge, freezer,

King x 1 Single x 2

River House

Sleeps 4 guests. Downstairs: 1 kingsize bed with open-plan shower and toilet. Upstairs: 2 single beds with river views (convertible to kingsize). Additional guest shower and toilet downstairs. Spaciou

King x 1 Single x 2

Kingfisher Cottage

Sleeps 2–4 guests. 1 kingsize bed downstairs and 2 single beds in mezzanine level upstairs. Own kitchen, bathroom, and fireplace. Pet-friendly with fenced area, river access, outdoor braai area, and h

King x 1 Single x 2

Location

Address

Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal

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Directions

Approximately 3.5–4 hours from Johannesburg and 2.5 hours from Durban. Winterton village (22km away) has Superspar and Tops supermarkets. Self-check-in — drive straight to your cottage; staff will greet you after arrival.

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Features

Riverside Location Off-Grid Solar Powered Self-check-in Private Cattle And Game Farm Abundant Birdlife Including Kingfishers Giraffes On Property Mountain Biking Trails On Property Trail Running Trails On Property Associated With Oxpecker Trail Run And Berg And Bush Mountain Bike Ride

Activities

Swimming Game Drives Bird Watching Mountain Biking Kayaking Trail Running Fly-fishing Picnics Bass Fishing Walks And Hikes Weddings And Functions Orienteering River Rafting. Farm Stall Visits With Animal Feedings

Amenities

Wi-Fi Fireplace Braai Area Solar Power Outdoor Furniture Farm Stall Game Reserve Wood-fired Hot Tub River Access Pump Track Picnic Sites Fenced Grounds Orienteering Course

Accommodation in Winterton