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!
07/10/2026
Thank you for this lovely guest review!
"Just had a few days at Copperleigh...and I can highly recommend this Lodge! Perfect for the whole family...dad can go fishing and mom can relax in the pristine garden, safe for little people too!"
~ Moyra Meyer
15/09/2026
01/09/2026
Copperleigh Trout Cottages is a proud member and continues to support our Boston, Dargle, Impendle Tourism - Explore the Unexplored Community Tourism Organisation for the year 2026-2027!
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2019-2020 Mavela Dam Catch Report
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2026-2027 Rates and Specials
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.
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!
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