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Fancy Free Fly Fishing Retreat
Fancy Free Fly Fishing Retreat
Fancy Free Fly Fishing Retreat
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The lodge is surrounded by mountains and valleys that are so typical of the Lowveld's peace and serenity.
These beautiful and well equipped self-catering units offer you all the comforts to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
There are three log cabins, 2 overlooking dams, all with en-suite bathrooms, lounge, dining areas and fully equipped kitchens. All cabins have a fireplace and DStv (please bring own smart card and decoder).
Every Cabin has an outside Boma where you can dine under the African sky and stars at night.
The names of the cabins all derive from trout flies; Matuka- 6 sleeper - 10 sleeper, Invicta- 4 sleeper and Marabou- 4 sleeper.
Excellent fly-fishing for rainbow and brown Trout and bass fishing is also available. Choose your challenge from ten picturesque dams; 3 Bass dams and 7 Trout dams; Catch and release is practiced. Fly fishing tuition available on request as well hiring of Rods.
Other Activities include mountain biking and excellent birding, jungle gym playground for the children, a pool and pool deck where you can relax a while in the sun and a private picnic spot right next to the waterfall.
Units to be serviced @ a daily rate of R160.00p/unit
The perfect getaway venue to restore "mind, body and soul".
PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED
The lodge is surrounded by mountains and valleys that are so typical of the Lowveld's peace and serenity.
These beautiful and well equipped self-catering units offer you all the comforts to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
There are three log cabins, 2 overlooking dams, all with en-suite bathrooms, lounge, dining areas and fully equipped kitchens. All cabins have a fireplace and DStv (please bring own smart card and decoder).
Every Cabin has an outside Boma where you can dine under the African sky and stars at night.
The names of the cabins all derive from trout flies; Matuka- 6 sleeper - 10 sleeper, Invicta- 4 sleeper and Marabou- 4 sleeper.
Excellent fly-fishing for rainbow and brown Trout and bass fishing is also available. Choose your challenge from ten picturesque dams; 3 Bass dams and 7 Trout dams; Catch and release is practiced. Fly fishing tuition available on request as well hiring of Rods.
Other Activities include mountain biking and excellent birding, jungle gym playground for the children, a pool and pool deck where you can relax a while in the sun and a private picnic spot right next to the waterfall.
Units to be serviced @ a daily rate of R160.00p/unit
The perfect getaway venue to restore "mind, body and soul".
PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED
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Reviews (5)
5 guests' feedbackWe had a great stay at Fancy Free Fishing Retreat. We caught good fish and there is enough space and ponds that you are not standing close to anyone else. The ponds were well stocked and although it was warm we still caught trout. The bass ponds have been a big bonus, and we've caught a lot of good ones there too. Vaughn was very friendly and took us on a tour of the breeding ponds. We stayed in Invicta. The boma area was nice and private. The 2 bathrooms were also a bonus, and there was plenty of hot water in all the showers. Vaughn also made my son's birthday special by putting balloons around the house for him. Will definitely go again.
The accommodation rate is high R650 per person per night for what the resort has to offer, however the fishing makes it worth the cost, catch and release. If it wasn't for the good fishing I wouldn't have visited the resort again.
Great relax! Accommodation was clean and tidy! We really enjoyed the porch! And thankful for warm blankets and warm hearth! See again.
Many black bass caught. Eight trout were caught. Water was still a bit warm for trout. Will definitely go back in the winter.
A wonderful retreat!
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Matuka Cottage
Invicta Cottage
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Breakage Deposit
A refundable breakage deposit of R200 is payable directly to the property.Check-in/check-out details
House rules
Prices exclude charcoal, firewood, firelighters, gratuities, items of personal nature and wood.Please bring your own wood.
Fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only.
Cottages are not serviced - self-catering only.
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Matuka Cottage
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This spacious retreat is the largest of our dwellings. Sleeping six comfortably, it is comprised of an exquisite double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom, another single room with two single beds and a separate bathroom. Relax in comfort next to a crackling log fire while watching DStv available (bring own decoder and smartcard) in the lounge/dining area or chill out with a drink in the bar area. A fully equipped kitchen and secluded boma with braai area offer spectacular view
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Prices exclude charcoal, firewood, firelighters, gratuities, items of personal nature and wood.
Please bring your own wood.
Fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only.
Cottages are not serviced - self-catering only.
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This spacious retreat is the largest of our dwellings. Sleeping six comfortably, it is comprised of an exquisite double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom, another single room with two single beds and a separate bathroom. Relax in comfort next to a crackling log fire while watching DStv available (bring own decoder and smartcard) in the lounge/dining area or chill out with a drink in the bar area. A fully equipped kitchen and secluded boma with braai area offer spectacular view
Invicta Cottage
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Simply charming both inside and out, the cottage, situated close to the water's edge, sleeps four very comfortably, in two cosy bedrooms, a double and a twin, both with en suite bathrooms. Other special features include a well-equipped kitchen with an appealing lounge and dining area, DStv available (bring own decoder and smartcard), an indoor fireplace as well as a private outdoor boma with braai facilities. Laze the time away on the wooden verandah watching the glorious sun set.
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House Rules
Prices exclude charcoal, firewood, firelighters, gratuities, items of personal nature and wood.
Please bring your own wood.
Fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only.
Cottages are not serviced - self-catering only.
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Simply charming both inside and out, the cottage, situated close to the water's edge, sleeps four very comfortably, in two cosy bedrooms, a double and a twin, both with en suite bathrooms. Other special features include a well-equipped kitchen with an appealing lounge and dining area, DStv available (bring own decoder and smartcard), an indoor fireplace as well as a private outdoor boma with braai facilities. Laze the time away on the wooden verandah watching the glorious sun set.
Marabou Cottage
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This spacious cottage offers two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, one bedroom with two single beds and the other room with a double. Marabou also offers a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy lounge with a fire place. This dwelling also boasts its very own private boma area with equipped braaing facilities which includes, a gas hot plate, a braai area and a fire place.
Room Arrangements
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About This Room
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Entertainment
House Rules
Prices exclude charcoal, firewood, firelighters, gratuities, items of personal nature and wood.
Please bring your own wood.
Fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only.
Cottages are not serviced - self-catering only.
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Cancellation policy
before check-in
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Description
This spacious cottage offers two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, one bedroom with two single beds and the other room with a double. Marabou also offers a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy lounge with a fire place. This dwelling also boasts its very own private boma area with equipped braaing facilities which includes, a gas hot plate, a braai area and a fire place.
Wooly Bugger
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This unit can accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed, 2 single beds and a bathroom fitted with a shower. This unit shares a kitchen with the Matuka Cottage.
Room Arrangements
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Bathroom
Room Facilities
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House Rules
Prices exclude charcoal, firewood, firelighters, gratuities, items of personal nature and wood.
Please bring your own wood.
Fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only.
Cottages are not serviced - self-catering only.
'
Cancellation policy
before check-in
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Description
This unit can accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed, 2 single beds and a bathroom fitted with a shower. This unit shares a kitchen with the Matuka Cottage.
The lodge is surrounded by mountains and valleys that are so typical of the Lowveld's peace and serenity.
These beautiful and well equipped self-catering units offer you all the comforts to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
There are three log cabins, 2 overlooking dams, all with en-suite bathrooms, lounge, dining areas and fully equipped kitchens. All cabins have a fireplace and DStv (please bring own smart card and decoder).
Every Cabin has an outside Boma where you can dine under the African sky and stars at night.
The names of the cabins all derive from trout flies; Matuka- 6 sleeper - 10 sleeper, Invicta- 4 sleeper and Marabou- 4 sleeper.
Excellent fly-fishing for rainbow and brown Trout and bass fishing is also available. Choose your challenge from ten picturesque dams; 3 Bass dams and 7 Trout dams; Catch and release is practiced. Fly fishing tuition available on request as well hiring of Rods.
Other Activities include mountain biking and excellent birding, jungle gym playground for the children, a pool and pool deck where you can relax a while in the sun and a private picnic spot right next to the waterfall.
Units to be serviced @ a daily rate of R160.00p/unit
The perfect getaway venue to restore "mind, body and soul".
PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED