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The Pines at Dondini Trout Farm

Self Catering

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 26 reviews for The Pines at Dondini Trout Farm
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Wendy T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy T
Family with young children

A place of many happy returns.

Awesome location, quiet setting, and well-kept.

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Felicia N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Felicia N
Family with young children

Beautiful, safe, clean, and tranquil.

On arrival the host was very helpful. The home was clean and had all we needed to enjoy some time away from the hub and buzz of city life. Will definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a place to relax or even enjoy some trout fishing.

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Leevashin R - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leevashin R
With spouse/partner

Absolutely excellent, hardest part is always leaving.

Accommodation was excellent. Owner is extremely accommodating and friendly. Everything I needed to know was well conveyed and arranged ahead of my stay. The cottage itself is stunning, the deck overlooking the dam makes for beautiful sunrises and afternoon sundowners. Very difficult to find a better value for money cottage in one of my favourite valleys. Already looking forward to the next visit.

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Rowan C - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rowan C
With spouse/partner

The Pines delivered exactly what was advertised.

Peaceful and tranquil. The accommodation was well-equipped and clean. One of the most comfortable stays we have experienced. Fishing was great and the dams were well stocked. We will not hesitate to book a return visit.

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Kim U - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim U
Family with teenagers

Beautiful escape.

We will definitely be back to stay at The Pines at Dondini Trout Farm. If you are looking for a place to just be quiet, read a book, enjoy the beautiful views and do a bit of fly fishing, this is the place to visit. The last stretch of road is not great, but worth the trip.

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Suzette B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzette B
With friends

Die eenheid was baie netjies en die kombuis was toegerus met alles wat nodig was vir ons verblyf. Dit was baie stil en rustig so ons het heerlik ontspan.

Daar is 'n gasstoof so met beurtkrag kan jy nogsteeds water kook vir koffie en kosmaak. MTN se sein was baie wisselvalig, maar ons het nie dieselfde ondervind met Vodacom nie.

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The unit was very neat and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was very quiet and peaceful so we had a great time relaxing.

There is a gas stove so with load shedding you can still boil water for coffee and cooking. MTN's signal was very erratic, but we didn't experience the same with Vodacom.

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Tamlyn H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tamlyn H
Family with young children

Fantastic in every way.

The only downside to our stay is the road to the venue has potholes and is run down.

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Francois C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois C
With spouse/partner

Ons was lus vir n ontspannende wegbreek in 'n mooi omgewing met geleentheid om in die berge te stap en Dondini het aan elke behoefte voldoen.

Pragtige omgewing. Goed toegeruste kothuis met alles wat jy nodig het om gerieflik te ontspan. Baie smaakvol gedekoreer en gehaltetoebehore. My eneigste "kritiek" is dat die kothuis koud is, want dit kry baie min son in die winter, maar daar is 'n kaggel en voldoende vuurmaakhout en extra olieverwarmers. Die teerpad is erg beskadig met slaggate vanaf Rosetta tot by die plaas, maar as jy dit rustig vat en stadig ry is dit ten volle die moeite werd.

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We wanted a relaxing break in a beautiful setting with the opportunity to walk in the mountains and Dondini met every need.

Beautiful surroundings. Well equipped cottage with everything you need to relax comfortably. Very tastefully decorated and quality fittings. My only "criticism" is that the cottage is cold as it gets very little sun in the winter, but there is a fireplace and sufficient firewood and extra oil heaters. The tarmac is badly damaged with potholes from Rosetta to the farm, but if you take it easy and drive slowly it's totally worth it.

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Vanessa N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa N
Family with young children

Beautiful landscape and peaceful.

The farm is beautiful and quiet, good for birding and wildlife, Black-crested eagles and jackals were our highlight. The unit is beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. The house is well stocked with everything you might need. Being there in July, it was very cold in the evenings and mornings but the fireplace and other heaters helped a lot. There was limited cell phone reception, were able to make and receive calls, but no internet (no connection to WhatsApp, telegram or email), which I didn't mind though, it was good to disconnect. The only "not so nice" was the foam mattresses in the second bedroom, which weren't too comfortable. The roads getting there were very bad, a lot of potholes, looked more like Swiss cheese. I wouldn't recommend travelling on the road in the dark so please get there before dark.

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Chirna K - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chirna K
Family with young children

Waarlik 'n huis weg van my huis af. My kinders het dit ook baie geniet en albei is nog onder 10 jaar oud.

Selfs die slegte pad het sy voordele. As mens van die Vrystaat af kom is die pad nog mooi, al die gate is gevul. Ons het verskriklik baie voëls op die pad gesien: kuifkoparend, mahems, bloukransvoëls, kransaasvoël (selfs een by dam gesien by huisie). Was waarlik 'n wonderlik ervaring om daar te bly.

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Truly a home away from home. My children also really enjoyed it and both are still under 10 years old.

Even the bad road has its advantages. If you come from the Free State, the road is still beautiful, all the potholes are filled. We saw an awful lot of birds on the road: crested eagle, mahems, blue-crested birds, crested vulture (even saw one at the pond at the cottage). Was truly a wonderful experience staying there.

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Jason I - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jason I
Family with young children

Well-appointed, great location, definitely will be back.

Fantastic holiday and excellent service. New location for my Midlands trips.

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Warren B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Warren B
With friends

Comfy accom, peaceful and scenic.

Needed a place to stay whilst fishing in the area. This was perfect. Very well priced and comfortable. Lots of firewood for those chilly nights. Scenic outlook onto dams.

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H S E - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
H S E
With spouse/partner

Paradise.

So close to the garden of Eden you will not find. Absolutely nothing wrong. Just all perfectness.

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Johan V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
With spouse/partner

Weggesteekte pêrl!

My nuwe huis weg van my eie, net te ver om elke naweek daar te vertoef!

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Hidden pearl!

My new home away from my own, just too far to stay there every weekend!

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Barbara M - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barbara M
With friends

Serene, beautiful and relaxing.

Beautiful setting, a clean, spacious cottage with everything that you need. Trout dams are kept neat and clean. A wonderful, relaxing week. would love to visit again!

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Humaira Y - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Humaira Y
Large group

We had a wonderful stay.

The flat was well equipped, so clean and comfortable. The location is so peaceful and serene, the perfect getaway.

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Amy K - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amy K
With friends

Wonderful place to unwind.

The location is a piece of heaven! Hospitality was exceptional. Well-stocked dams for fly fishing.

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Antoni V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoni V
Family with young children

Fantasties, dit was rustig en mooi.

Dit was 'n baie lekker plek om te rus en terug in die natuur te wees. Almal was baie hulpsaam en die familie het dit baie geniet.

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Fantastic, it was peaceful and beautiful.

It was a very nice place to rest and be back in nature. Everyone was very helpful and the family really enjoyed it.

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Clyde K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Clyde K
Family with young children

Peaceful, bliss, clean air and beautiful views.

What an amazing hidden gem - stunning and peaceful - will be back soon.

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Ingrid M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid M
With spouse/partner

One of the most beautiful place we ever visited, quiet and super warm. Host was fantastic and super friendly!

Only thing I can say is we are already planning our next trip back to Dondini, this time we are bringing 2 family members of ours, Sue-Haley, thank you so much for such a beautiful place. Dondini is home away from home.

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

A relaxing family break close to the mountains and with two stunning dams on your doorstep.

A lovely family cottage. Spacious, modern and with great access to the dams and river. Relaxed family atmosphere and great service. Definately a place to come back to, and to recommend to friends.

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Johanna L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanna L
Family with teenagers

Absolute gem.

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful well-equipped cottage. From well before we arived Sue was an excellent host. Making sure we have all info available before we arrive and also checking in to ensure we are settled and comfortable. We even got lovely toasty bites to enjoy with our morning coffees. Attie, the farm manager, was very pleasant and helpful. We loved chatting with him. The fireplace and the oil heaters made our evenings so comfortable. The Pines is close to both Highmoor and Kamberg Nature Reserves, which both have lovely easy day walks. Even for slightly younger kids. There is also lots of space for the kids to play outside and they even have a rowboat for everyone to use on the dam. And what stunning views. Even with the colder rainy weather, we had our first few days we enjoyed our stay tremendously as there are many board games, puzzles, playing cards and books. We would be back in a heartbeat.

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Mandi L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandi L
With friends

Rus, rus en nog rus.

Ons reis nogal gereeld en ek kan met eerlikheid sê The Pines was een van die lekkerste plekkies wat ons nog in gebly het. Vir 'n paar redes: die plek en area is pragtig, die huisie is met soveel smaak gemeubileer, uiters goed toegerus met als wat jy aan kan dink, stil en rustig sodat 'n mens regtig kan afskakel. Die eienaars het vooraf gesorg dat ons alles weet wat nodig is om te weet. Iets wat eienaars nogal min doen so ek het dit baie waardeer. Dit was 'n wonderlike belewenis wat ons vir enige een kan aanbeveel.

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Rest, rest and more rest.

We travel quite often and I can honestly say The Pines was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. For a few reasons: the place and area are beautiful, the cottage is furnished with such taste, extremely well equipped with everything you can think of, quiet and peaceful so you can really switch off. The owners made sure in advance that we knew everything we needed to know. Something that owners rarely do so I really appreciated it. It was a wonderful experience that we can recommend to anyone.

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Andre F - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre F
Family with teenagers

Al ons verwagtinge oortref!

Ons Psalm 23 naweek, na waters waar rus is lei Hy my heen. Die mees onvergeetlike naweek ooit, omring deur berge, natuurskoon en 'n pragtige foreldam reg voor die huis. Ons kan nie wag vir die volgende keer nie.

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Exceeded all our expectations!

Our Psalm 23 weekend, He leads me to waters where there is rest. The most unforgettable weekend ever, surrounded by mountains, scenery and a beautiful trout pond right in front of the house. We can't wait for the next time.

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Cindy L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy L
Family with teenagers

Breathtaking surroundings. Super comfortable, homely cottage. Had an awesome stay!

Crystal clear dams and tidy gardens. Very well kitted out kitchen, everything you could need. Wonderful fireplace, board games and plenty of blankets for cold winter nights. Attie, the farm manager, was very friendly, chatty and informative. Only negative is the main district road from Rosetta is very potholed, but this wouldn't put me off coming back.

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Diaan B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diaan B
Family with teenagers

We had a short family holiday at the Pines.

Absolutely lovely! Great location and stunning views. Owner and farm manager incredibly helpful and friendly. Definitely coming back!

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per night, for 6 ppl
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  • Capacity: 6 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Highmoor Road, Dondini Trout Farm, Kamberg Valley, 3300, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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