A small thatch cottage for two, with one queen bedroom and a shower bathroom. The open-plan kitchen and living area has a fireplace, a three-seater couch and DStv. Sit on the veranda and watch the sun set behind the mountains or the birdlife along the water.

A family cottage with two queen bedrooms and a large loft holding three three-quarter beds and a day bed — the kids love the loft. Two shared bathrooms, one with a bath overlooking the lake. The open-plan kitchen looks onto a living and dining area with a large fireplace; the front doors open to a patio, lawn, braai and fire pit above the lake.

A thatch cottage sleeping five — one queen bedroom and a loft with two three-quarter beds and a single. The open-plan kitchen and living area has a fireplace, a slouch couch and DStv. Take a blanket, sit under the trees and enjoy the view away from the hustle of the city.

A thatch cottage sleeping five — one queen bedroom and a loft with two three-quarter beds and a single day bed. The open-plan kitchen and living area has a fireplace, a slouch couch and DStv. The patio looks onto the jungle gym, so you can watch the children play.

A seven-bedroom self-catering house sleeping up to sixteen, with every bedroom en-suite and opening to the outdoors — rooms 5, 6 and 7 have their own fireplaces. A large kitchen and an open-plan dining and living room (two eight-seater tables, three couches, two fireplaces) open onto a lawn above the trout dam, with kayaks at the door. A rustic spot with modern finishes, built for big families and groups.