The road is quite bad (especially with the rain), and there was no wifi which was an issue as there is no cellphone network in the area.

It was beautiful. Very clean. Staff very helpful, as well. Well worth the money paid for the weekend.

Stayed in April 2024

The DSTV is a limited pacakge, could not watch main sports channels. All units but our one have canoes / small boats Unit is not 100% built, still minor works to be done.

Beautiful place. Peaceful and private Unit is new

Stayed in April 2024

no wifi connectivity

breathtaking views. beautifully designed lodge

Stayed in December 2023

Had a few issues with the gas running out/ no wifi connection well as general maintenance of the building, which I addressed to the owner who reimbursed me for the inconvenience I experienced

Location was peaceful and relaxing. House was beautiful ...however bathrooms required some attention

Stayed in September 2023

Gravel road leading to Lodge really makes you hold your breath

The lodge was beautiful great views very comfortable very peaceful

Stayed in October 2023

While out of control, there is no mobile coverage & failure of the provided wifi - making for difficult comms & staying in touch. Some general maintenance is required [broken windows, door latches broken & sliding doors not opening/closing correctly].

A perfect remote location, with well-appointed & designed lodges spread around the dam. Stunning views from the lodges & distant enough from one another for privacy.

Stayed in September 2023

The check-in process needs work. Ukuthela lodge is marked 'cosy cabin' so we droved passed it. We were not given the gate code before we arrived and there is no cell reception at the lodge so you cannot call anyone. Thankfully met a worker on the road who told us to turn back and gave us the gate code.

The lodge and location were spectacular. The staff were helpful and friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

The connectivity issues we experienced during our stay. We only had WiFi on the first night of our stay thereafter it stopped working and we feel nothing was really done to try and fix it as well as communicate with us. We were informed after we sought out information that someone was coming to fix it and then received no feedback on that process and it was not fixed up until we checked out on Sunday morning. We had to leave the property we were staying at to find network to connect with our loved ones who had been trying to contact us.

The property was just as breathtaking as in the pictures, it was also so private and peaceful. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in September 2023

there were some items missing such as braai tongs, wine glass, egg lifter...

Stayed in July 2023

Managers were non existent, we were snowed in and were meant to leave that morning - roads were dangerous (and we did not know the terrain). Managers did not even come and ask if we were okay and tell us what the roads were like and if it was safe to leave or not. (They just expected us to leave at 10am with our family at risk). Low visibility and thick snow. An emergency number is given by the estate but is never answered or call never returned - very concerning. Indemnity form is also very concerning - you are not made aware of this form before booking for this accommodation. Guests need to be made aware of this concerning form. Dangerous size gas bottles inside the house which ties up with the above form. Weber needed on the deck for poor weather - allowing holiday makers the chance to braai in any weather. My recommendation is walkie talkie or emergency WiFi in each of the houses for EMERGENCIES Only!!

Location was amazing!! Cleaning staff was amazing. House was great. So much more potential for this location if the below is sorted out. I did however get engaged at this amazing location!!

Stayed in July 2023

The actual drive to the property is horrendous.

The property was absolutely gorgeous.

Stayed in July 2023

No electric blankets at the Waterford or Ingleford cottages. For winter in this area an electric blanket is a must.

The scenery and serenity

Stayed in June 2023

Access road is diabolical. No normal vehicle could travel to the lodge without damage. My large SUV 4x4 had to take it with care.

Stayed in May 2023

All in order

The scenery stunningly beautiful 👌

Stayed in May 2023

road to get there needs improvement, not much to do on the property in terms of activities, the braai area is open to the elements, we had rain all weekend so couldn’t even braai

has all amenities that you’d require, quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in December 2022

Despite having a battery and inverter to negate loadshedding, these did not work! For this price we would have expected better. The first time we saw the estate manager was on the morning we left. There was no attempt by the estate manager to check if we had arrived safely or had any other concerns during our stay. No attempt was made by the estate manager to repair the inverter/battery which left us without power multiple times during our stay. Despite reaching out prior to our stay to confirm which route would be best to take, we did not receive (and have still no received) any response. We tried entering the premises via the southern gate nearest Boston only to find the gate locked. consequently we needed to travel around to the turning on the northern side and ended up getting stuck in mud through a construction site. fortunately a passer by was able to tow us out. very frustrating!

property was well appointed and set in a beautiful location

Stayed in December 2022

The lady that was assigned to clean our house was very surly when we arrived but I spoke to her and she apologized profusely after. Maybe she was having an off day but she made up for it afterwards by being super helpful. I just don't like that staff are not trained to be more welcoming. To get to the house was a bit difficult for me as I have knee issues. No parking directly at house. Lots of stairs to climb. Even to the dam there are a lot of stairs, I wish I'd known about that before I booked. I was not able to go out as much as I would have liked. I also suggest they add wifi extender to the bedrooms as it was difficult having signal only in the lounge/living area and unfortunately some of us had to still work remotely in a quiet place and that was difficult with all the kids running around. It would be lovely if they added a bit more activities to the place, for kids especially. For the adults maybe even a coffee shop or lounge with fireplace and restaurant where you can go if you don't feel up to cooking. Otherwise the place was amazing and I would recommend it to everyone I know. I must say the other houses are much easier to access as your vehicle parks right at your door. This house is the newest one and they are still busy working on the driveway. Because it's new tho it's stunning with all the little luxuries included.

I love the view of the dam and the tranquil setting of the whole place. The house was stunning as well. It's the most beautiful place to escape for a few days.

Stayed in October 2022

No electricity due Eskom issue for the first 4/5hrs after we checked in. Parking is at the top of the property with stairs leading down to the bottom, quite a difficult situation for elderly folk or people with any type of condition.

isolated and comfortable

Stayed in October 2022

everything met our standard

Very clean with perfect view.

Stayed in September 2022

no wifi at ingleford lodge.

perfect place for a gateaway.

Stayed in August 2022

the road to the accommodation is hardly drivable with a ‘normal’ car.

beautiful location and an absolutely lovely house.

Stayed in August 2022

Road to the lodge was very bad my car kept on touching the ground, long drive on gravel road. No reception at the lodge😩 i cant live without my phone

The lodge was perfect and the views

Stayed in August 2022

The road is a bit much for a car, although a car can make it a SUV/4x4 should be used, a car will add at least an hour to your trip. In the Inkanyezi lodge you will need to prepare to carry things back and forth up the stairs when packing and unpacking so be prepared for this.

Overall a great experience, everything in the house was working and in good condition. The beds and bedding is amazing and the view is breath taking. The house is extremely well insulated and once all doors and windows are closed and a fire is going it is very easy to forget how cold it is outside. Sufficient and clean crockery and cutlery. If not for the roads and the stairs I would've given a 10

Stayed in August 2022

No reception, so if you get lost eg Impendle/ Dargle turnoff is faded, so easily missed in the mist or dark. You should place a star Dam estate sign there or paint the sign, easy to miss we did in the middle of the afternoon No reception and could not communicate with lodge manager even with whatsapp No electric blankets/ hot water bottles in Ingleford, was very cold Water kept switching off and some of us had cold baths Fixing short segments of the road to the lodges would certainly make it more comfortable, if anyone had a puncture it would be difficult to get help as there is no reception

The location was beautiful, access there without a 4x4, is difficult Th main lodge had electric blankets, Ingleford did not and had no hot water bottles either, so it was cold

Stayed in July 2022