Absolutely stunning location......dam and countryside views are beautiful (we really enjoyed swimming in the dam and taking walks around the farm). House is well maintained and has everything you could need for a break in the countryside. Host is very welcoming. Would highly recommend. We will be back.

Thank you for another amazing stay!! Ashley and his family are always so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Lodge is spotless, well equipped with anything you think you might need and super comfy. We always enjoy the farm's beautiful and peaceful scenery. Highly recommended!

Un lieu magique et un accueil d'une grande gentillesse. Le lieu est idyllique en pleine campagne et un étang privé. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables avec terrasse sur le lac et la campagne. Une très grande de cuisine et un grand salon et salle à manger. Cet endroit est vraiment magique. Je le recommande certainement. Merci David Alvera et Ashley pour votre magnifique accueil.

We had a wonderful stay at Copperleigh lodge! It had everything we needed and was so peaceful. We will definitely be back!

Lovely Lovely Lovely Thank you for your attentiveness, but allowing us to enjoy our private space. The early morning walks and the paddles on the dam were both a big plus. The only complaint is that we did not stay longer - our fault - next time!

We had an AMAZING stay and will definitely be coming back! Warm welcome, beautiful view, clean + sufficiently equipped cabin. Thank you. P.S. Hectically busy weekend at Midmar + ongoing rain...but...you have an extraordinary selection of videos/movies - giving our ages away :D

We planned to only stay for the weekend, but loved it so much we extended our stay by another night. We will definitely be back. A real gem! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this little bit of heaven with us. Peaceful & rejuvenating. Spotless & perfect. Well equipped with a lot of thought going into it. We had a wonderful stay. See you again soon. Thank you for your hospitality. P.S. Loved the birds & all the little critters too. Saw a tree frog.

Back again to this lovely house and surroundings! Weather this time was splendid. We'll certainly be back again! (Much appreciated proper bed in loft room!)

Best place to recharge ones batteries! We had a fantastic stay! Thank you again for everything, as always everything was perfect! :D

Thank you for sharing your magical place with us - it's perfect!

We were absolutely blown away by Copperleigh Cottage. We loved the view of the dam, hills and trees and could have sat staring at its beauty all day. We took advantage of the boats and paddled around and had a lovely walk around the dam. We certainly had everything we needed. Thank you so much Ashley. We will certainly be back and will bring our kids too.

What a find! It has been a wonderful weekend. This place is absolutely beautiful! We definitely want to return. Thank you!! Got to do some fishing with Peter and Luke. Managed to land 6 fish and lost a few. Beautiful Ashley. We all enjoyed our stay here in the well appointed house and beautiful surroundings - a real privilege. Fishing for us was tough but I was finally rewarded with a beautiful 50cm rainbow late on our last evening.

Digby & Nicole discovered Copperleigh in 2017 and have been coming back on a regular basis with Jo and Nige as well. It was our first time! It is a wonderful getaway and we have loved everything about it. From the superbly equipped house to the perfectly manicured garden and stunning waterfrontage. So cool to learn more about sheep! Thank you - we'll be back!!

This is a magical place and we all hope to return again. No fish, fab birds. Great thunderstorms at night. Thank you.

What a lovely breakaway from city life! The cottage was so comfortable and well-equipped. We wanted for nothing! We enjoyed the dam and walking around the property! Met the dogs and visited the bunnies! Thank you for going the extra mile - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Yet another great escape to paradise!! Weather not so great, but with such beauty and comfort in your cottage, we were all happy to be indoors! Till next time :)

Thanks for welcoming three Belgium backpackers. We had a great stay. Hope to see you in Belgium.

Thank you Ashley, David and Alvera. What a beautiful place! Really a small part of paradise! Five star cottage with everything in it and very comfortable beds. Top notch! Love the view from the deck and verandah! Thanks

Thank you so much for allowing us to share your beautiful farm. We had a really wonderful time. Your cottage is a gem, we'll most definitely be back and back and back :D. God Bless and keep you. *Fishing was tough but caught after much effort!+-22inches.

Fabulous place. Well worth it. Back soon.

What a wonderful, well-equipped cottage. Everything has been thought of. We had the most relaxed and lovely time - just what we needed. We will definitely be back! Thanks!

Back again and what a wonderful weekend! The whole environment here at Copperleigh is just superb - thank you for all the details that make the stay here that much more memorable.

Sometimes words are not enough to convey he peace and tranquility of a misty morn on the lake or the sounds of cattle bellowing and echoing across the valley, or the sheep with their bells clanking as they run into their pens for the night. Being greeted by the farm dogs especially the sheep dog reminded me of memories of Wales. Our hosts are lovely people and we felt the cottage was home from home with a bounty of extras to delight. Many many thanks for a wonderful stay.

Many thanks Ashley, wonderful spot, excellent facility. We'll be back!

Thank you, Alvera-David-Ashley. You really do just have the winning formula. This is Simon's and my 5th visit and just know we'll be back. Putting your guests first is clearly your aim and one feels special as a result. Love the revised attic, en-suite and kayak. Copperleigh is a favourite and the farm so rejuvenating. Love it all.

We had a most amazing time on the farm. Thank you for your hospitality. The kids loved it, and we will most definitely try and come again. The gardens are amazing! We just loved every minute of it.

We had a wonderful time. The cottage is amazing & the gardens are awesome. Thanks

Thank you for a amazing time here, we had a wonderful time here. It's so relaxing and peaceful. The cottage is perfect and surrounded by beautiful gardens and spectacular scenery!

Such a wonderful place and a wonderful family to host us. Thank you for the amazing weekend. Hope to see you again soon!

Despite the rain and cold, we had a lovely weekend in your well-appointed house! 6 adults and 2 toddlers managed really well and we enjoyed the wonderful fire in the lounge! Thank-you for your hospitality!

Thank you for a wonderful weekend. The cottage is perfect and surrounded by beautiful gardens and spectacular scenery! The kids have had a blast with lambs, chickens, bunnies & dogs (and feeding the cow) the tractor ride was a highlight for them! Everything is catered for and the farm eggs are such a nice touch! Thank you for your hospitality! We will most definitely be back!!

Thank you for a most wonderfully relaxing stay! The surroundings are stunning and the cottage exceeded our expectations. The fireplace was most welcome on the chilly nights. Kayaking, exploring the farm, cuddling lambs, feeding the calf, a tour of the farm - wonderful memories! Thank You!!

We had a lovely time! The surroundings are really beautiful. We loved walking around the dam. So peaceful. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you for the great hospitality!

We had a good time exploring the Meander and came back "home" every afternoon. I am sure we will be back and then make use of the surroundings to just relax, more than we already have. Thank you for the welcome basket and the wood for the fireplace... enjoyed the fire.

A most pleasant stay! This is such a well-appointed cottage - we wanted for nothing. Thank-you.

The cottage was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed our stay, and can't wait to come back. Thank you for every detail that was attended to.

Wow!!! What a beautiful cottage and the surroundings!!! Thank you for a most enjoyable and relaxing 17th anniversary weekend. We really could not have asked for a more beautiful place to have spent our anniversary! We will definitely be back!!! P.S. The girls were most appreciated for the WiFi (LOL!!!)

Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay once again. Mark caught fish and I relaxed. Once was not enough, that's why we came back. The little extras are much appreciated.

Thank you for providing a wonderful place to stay. A great getaway secluded by the surrounding hills. The cottage is tastefully equipped with everything you need. Greatly Appreciated!

Amazing place. Tough fishing, lost 2 big trout. Interesting weather, interesting experience with a bull. Hands down best showers and fireplace. Accommodation...spot on! Tranquility at it's finest. Will definitely be back to redeem myself with the fishing.

A great weekend away - wanted for nothing. Cottage is stunning - surrounds are beautiful. Snow on the surrounding mountains on 18/8/12. A fantastic getaway. Will be back for longer, very soon.

What an amazing place! Such an adventure for our busy bee. Lovely cottage, we will def. be coming back.

What a pleasure it was to stay in. Fully equipped with everything ; from baking utensils to games, books and DVD's. Too awesome! Will definitely be back. The fireplace only made it extra cozy for these cold nights. 100 stars from us.

An amazing weekend away! Your cottage is stunning. We were so blown away by your attention to detail. You have anticipated all your guests needs. The decor is beautiful. We were comfortable and wanted for nothing! We will be back!! Hubby caught well in your dam too, so he is a happy chappy! And of course the kids loved the wifi!! See you soon! Trish, Paul and the Rats!!

We had a wonderful time here. Very peaceful and beautiful. The cottage really exceeded our expectations! Everything is available here. Thanks a lot for our welcoming basket Ashley. Thanks for the hospitality Ashley + David and family. The fireplace is so cozy and most appreciated. Thanks

Thank you Ashley and family for the amazing time spent at your cottage. It is such a hidden gem. Everything is so well thought out and the cottage really is a home away from home (but with much better views :D ). My only complaint is that our stay was too short. Thank you once again, we can't wait to come back soon.

Dear Crookes Family Thank you for this beautiful cottage and your hospitality. It is the perfect getaway. Don't change anything. The welcome basket, the daily helper, the wood by the fireplace, sharing with us the experience of feeding the sheep are all the special thoughtful things that make this cottage a five-star gem in our eyes. Kareena especially appreciated holding the little baby lambs, that was the highlight of our stay. Thank you, thank you.

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The kids enjoyed themselves so much. Even though they had WiFi, they enjoyed the board games. The cottage is beautiful and so cozy, and the garden is so pretty. Looking forward to our next visit.

This was our second visit to the cottage and our stay was even better than the previous one! Thank you Ashley and family for your warm and gracious hospitality! We look forward to our next visit, and if it were up to Noa', it would be very soon :D

How super to be here again in this beautiful setting in the country. I really can't think of a lovelier place to be. Thank you! And we look forward to our next visit!

Thank you for always going the extra mile. We love staying in your beautifully-appointed cottage - so clean and welcoming. Trout-fishing was spot-on again : everyone caught, so happy guys. Always hate leaving. You know we'll be back to this little corner of KZN paradise.

Once again we had a wonderful stay. Thank you so much.

Lovely cottage, wonderful stay. Will definitely be back. Very peaceful. Ashley is a wonderful host.

An absolute gem tucked away...peace and quiet! Thank you Ashley for making this place available for us "city-weary" folk.

What an amazingly beautiful place to have introduced our 19month old grandson to, country life & nature. He took to the farm like a pro. Thank you to our host Ashley for being so attentive & accommodating - as a host you get 10/10 for everything! We will definitely be returning.

Celebrating our 29th Wedding Anniversary. This has become a tradition started by my husband and we have not missed one year yet! We have come to know the Midlands very well, and I must say this years choice at Copperleigh Trout Cottage has exceeded our expectations. Thank you Ashley for a perfect weekend. The accommodation is faultless, you have thought of everything 10/10. What a beautiful farm you have!

Our second stay at Copperleigh has been just as good as the first - very comfortable & relaxing in such a beautiful location. Thanks again Ashley for your hospitality & care - this is not the last you will see of us!

We just love Copperleigh! Thank you for another comfortable, perfect stay. Happy fly-fishing people after casting in Mavela - sounds of fish eagles and even an owl. Fortifying-stuff! We all feel rejuvenated. Thank you too for all the small touches in the cottage that make a stay warm and luxurious. Great vision and caters for every need. You know we'll be back. Linda, Simon, Lettie, Allen, Merisia, Roy, Lyndall, Brett

Dear Ashley & Family Thank you for an amazing, relaxing holiday. You guys thought of everything, we appreciated the welcome basket & the tour around your farm. You guys were so gracious & generous as hosts, even though we had bad weather the kids were entertained as you thought of everything! Thank you for thinking of our kids and catering 2 our every need, we will definitely recommend you guys. All the little details meant so much. Keep up the good work!

Thank you so much for such a lovely, peaceful getaway. This was truly one of the best stays we have had as you have thought of every possible thing one could want. The gift basket was amazing! The kids just loved the farm and hanging out with the sheep & in the dam. I have no doubt that we will be back!

Thank you for a relaxed stay at your cozy cottage set in a beautiful part of the Midlands. Nature at its best. A special thank you to David for taking time to teach our son William the concept of fly fishing. Much appreciated. Highly recommended and will be sending many referrals your way. Keep up the good work - God Bless.

Thank you for such a wonderfully relaxing two days. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The 'cottage' is just perfect & we didn't want for anything. We appreciate the hospitality. We will be back. With thanks, Gareth, Terri and Max

Alvera, David and Ashley Thank you for making us so welcome to your beautiful farm. We have wanted for nothing during our stay in your most comfy and well equipped cottage. Whilst we are retired the week away to this peaceful spot has been very restful. Take care - best wishes Margie & Colin

Wow what a stay! We had a really lovely time and your cottage is truly a home away from home. The attention to detail is just phenomenal and makes for a memorable trip. Hope to visit again in the future.

First time at Copperleigh definitely not the last. Thank you very much for the hospitality. Had an enjoyable few days. Cottage itself is fully equipped with everything you can think of. Thank you very much.

Short but wonderful stay at Copperleigh. Everything we needed and more! We will definitely be back to enjoy more of this jewel in the Midlands. Thank you very much.

Thank you for a truly wonderful stay. A home away from home! Love Love Love our times we have spent here. A little piece of heaven. Loads of referrals to come your way! SO PEACEFUL! Thanks for all the awesome adventures. Fishing, tubing, riding. Love all the photography. All our love - till next time!

Dear Ashley, David and Alvera Thank you so much for an incredible weekend away. It really does feel like a home away from home, you have everything I could think of and more. Ella loved swimming in the dam and going on the tube, and of course Karkloof is close enough for Marc to go for a mtn bike ride. Can't wait for our next visit.

Many thanks for a most enjoyable stay on the farm these last few days. The walks around the lake were great, enjoyed every moment. The feeding of sheep, walking among the cattle fab. The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped with everything you could ask for and more. The view from any window is incredible. Very relaxing place to come to, your gift basket you left for us was very nice. We will definitely be back again soon. The lady who serviced us all week, very nice and polite. Best wishes to Ashley and family.

Thank you for the best & most relaxing weekend. We will be back for sure!!!

Thank you for an amazing weekend and lovely cottage. Loved the gift basket. Everything was perfect. Really enjoyed out time here.

Exactly what our family needed : a cosy, charming and welcoming cottage, away from the chaos in cities! What a wonderful break-away for our two boys to bond with nature. Thank you for your gracious hospitality Ashley - and also for going out of your way with the little welcome basket and taking us out over the farm. Getting to hold the 3 day old lambs was priceless! Really a relaxing weekend, in a beautiful home! All the way from H♡rties : Stefan, Nadia, Aidan (11) and Nathan (9)

We had a lovely stay at your cottage over the Midmar weekend! Accommodation was very comfortable. It was very quiet and in a beautiful location, the perfect place to rest!

Thank-you so much for your wonderful cottage. Our stay was tranquil & peaceful. We enjoyed every moment.

Thank you for such an amazing and relaxing weekend away! The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We will definitely be back.

Dear Mr Ashley Crookes and family, a real slice of paradise you have here! Thank you for all the care and love you all have put into this wonderful cottage.So sorry we are not staying longer. Maybe another day. All the different bird calls very restful and peaceful. Much appreciation from all the Boltmans.

Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend! An amazing opportunity to relax and recharge. Thank you for going out of your way to accommodate the kiddies. All the little details were so appreciated. The lady that serviced the cottage was lovely too! Thanks again. We will be back!

Lovely host, lovely home!! We will definitely be back. Amazing break!!

Home Away from Home! Great stay and best location...

What a wonderful stay. Thank you to Ashley & co for making us feel welcomed. Such an exquisite setting. The small touches really make one feel at home. We had just come from my mothers memorial service when we arrived and the four days we were here really helped restore the soul. The cottage is perfect and the setting even more so!

We had a lovely stay and a wonderful time. Thank you so much for everything. The cottage is beautiful and we really enjoyed our time here.

Truly magnificent!! A piece of heaven on earth. The warm welcome, the idyllic setting, ambiance, luxury embraced us. The sounds and rhythms of nature relaxed us! The stillness made time seem infinite. We had a wonderful stay, one we will never forget. We hope to return soon. Our only "disappointment" was knowing we HAD to leave.

Thank you for an awesome weekend at your cottage!! Everything was perfect. We will definitely be back soon!!!

Thank you for a lovely stay at your cottage. We had an awesome weekend. We will definitely be back!

What a beautiful cottage. It exceeded all expectations. We had such a relaxing stay. The cottage lacked nothing and felt like home. Close enough to home yet still felt far away on holiday. Very beautiful and tranquil scenery. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. We will definitely be back again. This cottage was a steal.

We had a wonderful peaceful break for our 4th year anniversary. Cottage is absolutely breathtaking and the views are amazing. Well equipped with everything one could think of. Will definitely be back. Thank you for your exceptional hospitality. The fireplace was the cherry on top!!

On behalf of the Bux family, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Ashley and family for everything and for making our stay the most memorable and remarkable one ever! A nature lovers delight and we enjoyed the fire-place, garden and the tranquil and serenity of these few days! May The Almighty bless you and family!

What a wonderful weekend spent at your cottage! The hospitality and attention to detail has been amazing! Thank you Ashley, we will be regulars without a doubt! Blessings

Wonderful few days spent at your lovely cottage! The view is incredible and the peace and quiet even better :) Productive fishing & such great attention to detail to everything! The new jetty/water path is great too!

Idyllic! A little piece of heaven! Loved listening to the frogs at night! All so beautiful and comfortable...We've recharged our batteries - thank you! The misty weather is just the best!!

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an awesome place!!! Copperleigh Trout Cottage has moved to the top of our fly fishing destinations. Ashley you are a great host, thanks so much for your hospitality. The cottage is perfect. Thanks for tour of your sheep farm. Great experience to see as well as the lambing. We definitely will be back for our wedding anniversary in July 2018. Thanks a million - Colin & Rosalie Edwards

We had such an enjoyable stay in this wonderfully relaxing place, Thank You. It was definitely too short, we will be back.

Thank you for a lovely weekend! Everything perfect!

A spectacular few days indeed! Award goes out to Copperleigh Trout Cottage for the most superb getaway in SA! Thanks for the great time. Hope to be back soon!

The cottage is absolutely beautiful! It has everything and more one could hope for. Lovely hosts! We arrived late from Johannesburg and they went out of their way to assist us with what we needed. Slept beautifully in the country silence. We will most certainly be back. Thank you!

Wow! Our expectations were well exceeded! It felt like home. Your amazing hospitality & welcome hamper were an unexpected delight. The linen was crisp & luxurious + the "cottage" lacked nothing. We even baked fresh bread :) Great family time was enjoyed. Copperleigh is so peaceful + tranquil - quiet waters + green pastures - a very restful place for the soul. Thank you for sharing your farm with us. What a blessing. We look forward to returning :)

We would like to thank you for such an awesome stay @ Copperleigh. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was everything we were expecting and more. We couldn't have asked for better. The staff were great, unit was clean. We are very impressed!

The best place we've stayed at in the Midlands. Everything you could ever want in a beautiful surrounding with a first class host. We will be back soon.

We were here with the Musgroves. What an absolutely wonderful place to spend a few days. Thank you!!!

Been looking for a cottage like this for so long. A little bit of something for everyone. Trout fishing treasure and cottage is perfect positioning and decor. Thank you for attention to detail. Till the next time.

Excellent accommodation: Attention to detail from movies to board games. Perfection. Thank you for having us.

We've had such a special weekend! Thank you! The cottage is so beautifully equipped, and your attention to detail and extra little treats jut add to the magic. We will definitely be back with our boys! Thanks again.

Thank you for the great weekend. We had such a lovely relaxing stay, and we appreciate all the little extras you did for us. You really went the extra mile to make our stay wonderful.

We've had such a great weekend and cannot wait to come back again! The cottage has everything you could ask for and the surroundings are stunning. Thank you for hosting us so wonderfully, we'll be booking to come back as soon as possible.

What a beautifully equipped and comfortable space, in a gorgeous setting. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

Thank you for a wonderful holiday. The boys loved being on the farm clearly demonstrated by their refusal to leave the farm and go to uShaka World!!! They loved feeding the sheep and walking on the farm and bird watching. We had such a relaxing time. I feel as though I've been away from the bustle of Cape Town for weeks! Thank you for making our holiday so special. We will definitely be back soon!

Thanks for being the most gracious hosts. We always have a wonderful time here. From mountain biking to hiking to just relaxing you have it all here. Such a privilege to be your first guests. Can't wait to come back again soon.

The best thing I did was feed a sheep!

Thanks for hospitality. Certainly, it was an amazing day. Thanks a lot to Ashley and thanks to your family for being kind and welcoming hosts, so much so that we felt that we know Crookes family for a while. Words cannot really describe how much we enjoyed the farm, watching birds, and the cattle around. Thanks once again to you all. Undoubtedly, we will be back soon!! [Libyan Boys]