The Trout Pod

With the meandering Olifants River just a few steps away, this modern off-grid cottage is the ultimate fly-fisher’s dream… but it’s also a wonderful hideaway for anyone who loves the wilderness. Situated on a 4 500-hectare property (protected in partnership with CapeNature) in the southern Cederberg, the two-bedroomed Trout Pod has everything you need to reconnect with nature (and disconnect from everything else). There are plenty of ravines and gorges to explore – or you could simply stay put, enjoying the fishing, unwinding in the tin-drum hot tub, swimming in the pothole dipping pool by the river, or soaking up the spectacular views from the verandah.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds
• 2 ensuite bathrooms with gas-heated shower
• Eco-friendly bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, gas stove and oven
• Open-plan living room
• USB charger and plug points
• Coffee and tea facilities
• Hot and cold water (potable)
• 2 bags of wood per night
• Verandah with daybeds and braai
• Wood-fired hot tub
• Pothole dipping pool by the river

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Fly-fishing (catch-and-release)
• Hiking and mountain-biking
• Swimming in the river pool or waterfalls
• Rock art
• Bird-watching
• Guided kloofing (in summer)

In the area

• Prince Alfred Hamlet
• The Witzenberg Nature Reserve
• Various walks and hikes
• Ceres self-drive routes
• Wine-tasting