Copperleigh Trout Cottages

Copperleigh Trout Cottages A hidden gem in the heart of the KZN Midlands Meander. Trout & bass fishing on our Mavela Dam. Working sheep, goat & cattle farm.

Perfect for families with kids; small/med dogs welcome. Hiking, hot tub, kayaking, birding and fantastic photo opportunities! Copperleigh Trout Cottages is fully equipped for self-catering and is situated on the edge of the 10ha trout stocked Mavela Dam in upper Dargle, route 3 of the popular Midlands Meander of KZN. It has been stocked annually with Rainbow trout since the mid 1980's by the NFFC

(Natal Fly Fishers Club). Copperleigh Trout Lodge was officially opened in July 2017, and is a beautiful modern farm house, perfect for a family reunion or friends get together. 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodate up to 6 adults and 3 children (Max 9 guests), 2 bathrooms each featuring a shower and toilet, amazing scenery with iNhlosane mountain nearby and farm animals to entertain you - all you need is your fly fishing rod, a good book, or enjoy our DSTV Premium and selection of dvd's. The large indoor fireplace is a firm favourite with guests, as is the outside firepit. Tripadvisor awarded us with a “Certificate of Excellence” for our achievements in hospitality and service. In August 2019, Copperleigh Trout Cabin was officially opened to guests. Beautifully built from the ground up, this deluxe log Cabin is perfect for couples needing a romantic escape to the countryside. It is situated right on the waters edge. It also has an outside braai area, and will be sure to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after your stay. Featuring 1 bedroom with queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail, open plan lounge and self catering kitchen area. A flatscreen tv with a selection of dvd's is also provided, Android TV (Apps include Netflix, DSTV Stream Premium & Showmax). Your stay will include:
Welcome basket on arrival;
Complimentary Daily Housekeeping (Monday - Saturday; Sunday & Public Holidays Additional Fee). Free Access to the dam to Trout Fish - Catch and Release;
Free use of a 3 seater Kayak;
Complimentary WiFi;
Free Access to the walking trails.

*Pet Policy: We do accept pets (small dogs only), must be pre-arranged and a pet levy will apply. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Proudly supporting our Boston, Dargle and Impendle Community Tourism Organisation for the year 2026-2027!
01/09/2026

Proudly supporting our Boston, Dargle and Impendle Community Tourism Organisation for the year 2026-2027!

2019-2020 Mavela Dam Catch Report
01/09/2026

2019-2020 Mavela Dam Catch Report

2026-2027 Rates and Specials
01/09/2026

2026-2027 Rates and Specials

We are extremely blessed to have such amazing guests that continue to support Copperleigh Trout Cottages through the Lek...
01/09/2026

We are extremely blessed to have such amazing guests that continue to support Copperleigh Trout Cottages through the Lekkeslaap.co.za booking platform. Without your support we would not have been able to achieve these awards for our 2 amazing guest cottages!

We look forward to hosting you at our family farm soon.

Thank you to our valued guests for your continued support through the Lekkeslaap booking platform. Your kind reviews hav...
01/09/2026

Thank you to our valued guests for your continued support through the Lekkeslaap booking platform. Your kind reviews have been a tremendous benefit to us, and we remain committed to providing a memorable farm stay experience here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages!

The Sparks Family landed a beautiful 40+cm Brown Trout recently here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages. These elusive beauti...
01/09/2026

The Sparks Family landed a beautiful 40+cm Brown Trout recently here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages. These elusive beauties haven't been stocked by the Natal Fly Fishers Club for a number of years due to costs as well as availabilty - but nice surprises like this still happen! Most of the time you will catch a lovely Rainbow trout when out fly fishing on our Mavela Dam.

Photo Credit: Lindsay van Niekerk

Do you consider yourself an ultra triathlon athlete? If so, have you booked your spot yet for the upcoming Midlands Ultr...
29/08/2026

Do you consider yourself an ultra triathlon athlete? If so, have you booked your spot yet for the upcoming Midlands Ultra Triathlon?

Check it out using the link below:

https://ultratri.co.za/midlands-ultra-triathlon/

Here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages we still have 1 unit currently available should you be needing comfortable accommodation during and after the event. Our 3 bedroom self catering Lodge unit also has a 2500litre outdoor wood fired hot tub (big enough for the whole family to enjoy at the same time!), the ultimate luxury to sit and enjoy soaking away your aches and pains after the big event!

So don't delay, get your booking in today!

An exciting NEW trail run will be happening in the upper Dargle area on 17 October 2026! Three Distances. One Unforgetta...
26/08/2026

An exciting NEW trail run will be happening in the upper Dargle area on 17 October 2026!

Three Distances. One Unforgettable Experience.
The Eland Trail takes you deep into the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands — through riverine forest, open grasslands and farmlands with sweeping views of the Inhlosane Mountain range. The longer distances take you to breathtaking lookout points at the top of the peaks.

Three distances. One unforgettable experience.

For more information please visit the website below:

https://www.theelandtrail.co.za/

Copperleigh Trout Cottages still has both of our well appointed self catering units available for that weekend, so contact us today to secure the finest accommodation in the area and also enjoy the best view of the Inhlosane Mountain - as featured on the event's marketing poster!

www.copperleightroutcottages.co.za

24/08/2026

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