Best Getaways 
Rivendell Trout Estate
Stay in one of our family cottages in the Finsbury Valley, and build unforgettable memories while fly fishing for trout, going for nature walks and enjoying a game drive. Situated en-route to the Kruger National Park and centrally located for day visits to great destinations such as Dullstroom, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Sudwala Caves and Pilgrim's Rest.
Area Info
Arriving at Rivendell Trout Estate you descend into the spectacular Spekboom River Valley on a winding road flanked by towering rugged cliffs, a magical place reminiscent of Middle Earth from J.R.R. Tolkeins book Lord of the Rings. Past owners felt strongly about this resemblance and thus the names of the Estate and the cottages will be familiar to fans of the book or the movies.
Rivendell Trout Estate falls within the Mount Anderson Water Catchment Reserve, a Conservancy of many thousands of hectares where kudu, bushbuck, duiker, bushpigs and baboons are prolific and untroubled, wandering the entire area at will and often grazing peacefully while visitors fly fish for trout. Klipspringer are seen almost daily and leopard are seen regularly – occasionally even during the day.
Units and Rooms
Hobbiton Cottage
Guests: 8
Hobbiton Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Each cottage has 4 en-suite bedrooms (two queen size beds and 4 single beds) as well as a large open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area.
Bag End Cottage
Guests: 8
Bag End Cottage is built on the banks of the Spekboom River. Perfectly situated for avid fly fishermen, and families alike. All rooms with single beds, which can be combined as king size on request.
Bucklebury Cottage
Guests: 4
Bucklebury Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 2 en-suite bedrooms with two twin beds / 1 king bed as well as a lovely open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with fireplace.
Elvinbrook Cottage
Guests: 2
Elvinbrook Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 1 en-suite bedrooms with two twin beds / 1 king bed as well as a cozy open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with fireplace.
The Old Stone House
Guests: 6
Stone House borders on the horse paddocks, and is a mere 300 meter walk to the river. Enjoy amazing views of the cliffs towering over the old trout hatchery, watch Fish Eagles patrolling the valley, or put your feet up and enjoy the beautiful sunsets!
Mirkwood
Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4
Mirkwood Cottage is situated on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. The cottage has 2 en-suite bedrooms, a third kiddies room with bunk bed, and a cozy open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with fireplace.
