It would be a dream to settle permanently on a farm like that.
Fairview Trout Farm is a hidden gem in Mpumalanga, not too far to drive. The natural beauty and freedom are a wonderful experience. It is nostalgically beautiful. The view over the veld, the horse pen next to the house and the green grasslands was breathtakingly beautiful.
The house is cozy and nicely furnished, practical with a built-in braai and braai area outside, sheltered by a small wall that reminds you of an antique farmhouse. The rooms are equipped with the best linen. The aroma of "lemongrass" and lavender greets you with joy when you walk into the house.
And as if that were not enough, the owners and hostess are definitely one of the most wonderful and kindest people I have ever met. Thank you, Mathilda, for your hospitality. Thank you to Johannes who patiently waited for us at the farm gates and opened and closed them for us.
For us five city dwellers, it was a dream weekend full of idyllic plans to one day be able to live so freely and close to nature.
Dit sal n droom wees om my permanent op so plaas te vestig.
Fairview Trout Farm is ’n versteekte stukkie goud in Mpumalanga, nie te ver om te ry nie. Die natuurskoon en vryheid is ’n wonderlike ervaring. Dis nostalgies mooi. Die uitsig oor die veld, die perdekraal langs die huis en die groen grasvelde was asemrowend mooi.
Die huis is knus en knap ingerig, prakties met ’n ingeboude braaiplek en braai-area buite, beskut met ’n muurtjie wat jou aan ’n antieke plaashuis laat dink. Die kamers is toegerus met die beste linne. Die aroma van "lemongrass" en laventel begroet jou met vreugde as jy by die huis instap.
En asof dit nie genoeg is nie, is die eienaars en gasvrou definitief een van die wonderlikste en gaafste mense wat ek al ontmoet het. Dankie, Mathilda, vir jul gasvryheid. Dankie aan Johannes wat ons geduldig by die plaashekke ingewag het en vir ons oop- en toegemaak het.
Vir ons vyf stadsjapies was dit ’n droomnaweek vol idilliese planne om ook eendag so vry en naby aan die natuurskoon te kan lewe.
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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Sanet W
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Nov 2025
Incredibly beautiful, clean and neat.
What a wonderful home and place to rest. The farm and surroundings are fabulously beautiful and neat. The hostess and host are very thoughtful and helpful. Would recommend any day to the person who loves nature and fresh air.
Ongelooflik mooi, skoon en netjies.
Wat 'n wonderlike tuiste en plekkie om te gaan rus. Die plaas en omgewing is sprokie mooi en netjies. Die gasvrou en gasheer is baie bedagsaam en hulpvaardig. Sal enige dag kan aanbeveel vir die persoon wat lief is vir die natuur en vars lug.
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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Zannae V
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.8
Jun 2025
Definitely recommend to my friends!
We had a great stay. Would definitely like to visit there again.
Beslis aanbeveel vir my vriende!
Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly. Sal vir seker weer daar wil gaan kuier.
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Thank you so much Zannae,
It was so lovely getting to know you and we definitely made new friends.
Baie dankie Zannae,
Dit was so heerlik om julle te leer ken en ons het beslis nuwe vriende gemaak.
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Minette G
Long stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.8
Jan 2025
A jewel.
What a wonderful 9 days we spent at Fairview Trout Lodge! For those who crave peace and quiet, this is definitely the place to book. Truly a place to recharge your batteries. The location was perfect for us – a real gem. Close enough to Dullstroom and surrounding areas, but still away from the hustle and bustle. From the moment we checked in until we left, Tilla was the perfect hostess. “The Paddocks” is a lovely, comfortable home. Beautifully furnished with all the necessary amenities – just like in one’s own home and extremely comfortable with a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. If you are looking for an unforgettable, hassle-free stay and beautiful surroundings, look no further! We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you again Tilla!
'n Juweel.
Wat ‘n heerlike 9 dae het ons spandeer by Fairview Trout Lodge! Vir diegene wat smag na rustigheid en vrede, is hierdie beslis die plek om te bespreek. Waarlik ‘n plek waar ‘n mens jou batterye kan laai. Die ligging was perfek vir ons – ‘n ware juweel. Naby genoeg aan Dullstroom en omliggende areas, maar steeds weg van die “hustle & bustle”. Van die oomblik wat ons ingeklok het tot en met ons vertrek was Tilla die perfekte gasvrou. “The Paddocks” is ‘n heerlike, gerieflike huis. Pragtig gemeubileer met al die nodige geriewe – net soos in ‘n mens se eie huis en uiters gerieflik met ‘n asemrowende uitsig oor die omliggende area. As jy op soek is na 'n onvergeetlike, moeitevrye verblyf en 'n pragtige omgewing, hoef jy nie verder te soek nie! Ons sal beslis weer daar gaan kuier. Baie dankie weer eens Tilla!
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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Glen B
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jun 2024
Great relaxing stay in good clean accommodation.
We had a great stay at the Fairview Trout Farm- Paddoks. We rode bikes, fished, walked and just relaxed. Matilda was a great host and made sure we enjoyed our time.
Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Talita V
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.8
Jun 2024
Lovely quiet winter weekend at Fairview.
Beautiful place. The house is spacious with a lovely braai place outside which is well sheltered from the cold and wind. The men returned from the trout pond very successfully. We look forward to visiting again.
Heerlike rustige wintersnaweek by Fairview.
Pragtige plekkie. Huisie is ruim met 'n heerlike braaiplekkie buite wat goed beskut is teen die koue en wind. Die manne het baie suksesvol van die trout dam teruggekeer. Ons sien uit om weer te kom kuier.
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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Marisa G
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
4.4
Aug 2024
Nice family time.
Had a wonderful visit on the farm. Mathilda is very hospitable! Quiet environment.
Lekker familietyd.
Heerlike kuier gehad op die plaas. Mathilda is baie gasvry! Rustige omgewing.
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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
5.0
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