Katrinasrust Country Estate and Trout Farm in Machadodorp offers Luxury Self-Catering and Pet-Friendly Accommodation with a Wedding and Function Venue, Mpumalanga.

Fishing • Family Photo Shoots • Couples Photo Shoots • Birding • Hiking • Handmade Pens • Pet Portraits • Engagements • Guided Birding Trips • Weddings

ALL DOGS ARE WELCOME

Katrinasrust Trout Farm has been in the Brewer family since the 1940s, originally belonging to Tim Brewer's grandfather, Vernon. In 1990, Tim, who had previously been working in exploration geology, returned to Katrinasrust with his wife, Lesley-Anne, and their three children including their daughter, Alice, who was only a year old. Tim came back to help his father, Eric, run the trout business.

You'll see his memorial bench at the Island Dam. Up until recently the farm produced in excess of 50 tonnes of fish per annum and largely dealt in live deliveries of trout to the local Machadodorp area and Mpumalanga province. More recently, however, the emphasis has gone over to recreation. Taking on this new direction for the farm is us, Alice and Graeme. We moved back to Katrinasrust at the end of 2018 from working in the bush, also where we met.

Our vision for Katrinasrust is to create a space that enchants guests. To create a home away from home for you to relax and really spend quality time with family and friends while exploring the natural beauty that the farm has to offer. We hope that we get the chance to share this magical place with you.

Cottage Accommodation in Machadodorp

NIGHTJAR

Nightjar is the original dome on Katrinasrust Country Estate. A unique, intimate escape for two people, Nightjar offers guests the chance to explore Katrinasrust while still enjoying ultimate privacy. Tucked away at the base of a koppie, you feel nestled in the bush while also enjoying long distance views of the mountains. With no cell signal or Wi-Fi in the cabin it creates an environment that immerses you in the sounds of nature that surround you.

Nightjar sleeps two, in a unique dome-shaped bedroom. The property has a small, fully-equipped kitchen and indoor living area with an open fireplace for those cold evenings or rainy summer days. There is a covered stoep and deck with a KolKol wood-fired hot tub, to soak up the stars in the evening or use as a plunge pool when it’s warm.

SUGARBIRD

Sugarbird is the latest addition to the Katrinasrust portfolio, and it's been worth the wait. Situated next to the river, under a canopy of beautiful Ouhout and Pin Oaks, this unique two-sleeper haven is quiet and peaceful, ideal for a couple looking to get away from the chaos of the city life and take an immersive break into nature.

​You'll be spoilt with the resident Kingfishers flying past and the occasional Knysna Turaco hopping around in the trees above, not to mention the sounds of the river running past while you spend the evening soaking up the stars in the

KolKol wood-fired hot tub. 

WISTERIA

Nestled in a beautiful English-inspired garden that was designed and lovingly tended to by Avril Brewer for many years, Wisteria Cottage is the original farmhouse on Katrinasrust. The cottage recently underwent a renovation, completed in December 2019, which has produced four bathrooms and five bedrooms of a very luxurious standard, as well as a beautiful living and dining room space that leads out onto the garden. The cottage boasts a spacious mud room for all kinds of fishing and outdoor gear, all modern appliances in the cozy farm-style kitchen and an outdoor braai and pizza area.

​With a number of small, private spaces scattered around the garden, Wisteria Cottage is the ideal getaway for families with adventurous children who can play safely within the boundaries of the garden as well as for those looking for a quiet spot to sit and read a book in the afternoon sun. With three bedrooms en-suite and two additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom, the space is also geared perfectly towards couples travelling together, as well as families with older children. With rambling roses and an abundance of wisteria, the garden is particularly beautiful in Spring and early Summer.

THE OAKS

The Oaks, the original fishing cottage on Katrinasrust, is nestled beside ancient oak trees in a private garden, ideal for families with children and dogs who want to explore in a safe environment. With a shaded pergola for outdoor dining on sunny summer days and a cozy fire in the lounge for warmth in winter, it is the ideal getaway for those looking to escape to some peace and quiet in a rustic cottage. Having recently undergone a slight facelift, The Oaks still has the quaint feeling that those visiting time and time again have become used to but offers a few more modern comforts too. The most recent addition to The Oaks is a beautiful courtyard deck that includes a KolKol wood-fired hot tub, ideal for stargazing on cool nights or to be used as a splash pool on hot days.

​The cottage sleeps 8 comfortably in four rooms, three double and one twin, and is serviced daily by a housekeeper. Bathrooms are shared and include one full bathroom (bath, shower, loo and basin, a separate loo and an additional seperate shower with basin). The kitchen is fully equipped and additional outdoor cooking facilities include a braai, fire pit and pizza oven.

LIVE TROUT SALES

Katrinasrust is the oldest commercial trout hatchery in the country and for years we have prided ourselves on producing the best quality fish in the most pristine conditions. All of our trout are raised in natural earth ponds with an open gravity flow water system with natural filtration ponds, which means the least amount of impact on the natural water that flows through the property. We supply trout of varying sizes for aquaponics systems, live stockings and processing.

WEDDINGS IN MACHADODORP

Katrinasrust Country Estate is the perfect venue if you're looking to elope or have a small, intimate wedding weekend.

With accommodation for up to twenty six people, it is the ideal spot to escape for the weekend and enjoy the time with your closest friends and family. Enjoy an afternoon with everyone when they arrive, a magical wedding day, and brunch the following morning before all your guests head home. 

VENUE

Whether you would like a ceremony in the Ouhout Forest, a reception on the lawn outside Wisteria Cottage, or an afterparty under the oaks trees at The Oaks, there is no shortage of the most beautiful settings to make your special day absolutely magical.

PLANNING

We have a list of recommended vendors that we've worked with before who will make planning your big day so easy. Whether you'd like us to co-ordinate, or you have your own wedding planner, everything from decor, table settings, sound, lighting, food and drinks can be taken care of for you.

It's important to note when planning your special day that wedddings at Katrinasrust are limited to 26 people including the bride and groom.

 

 

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