Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate

The estate is beautiful. The restaurant serves very good food at good prices. But one of room stank of smoke and had no heating (it was 4C outside in the evening) and staff would not do anything until I very firmly asked for another room. In the morning running around the estate I got to see zebras, springboks and water bucks. So very happy stay in the end.

What a beautiful setting. All the right ingredients. Coloured huge leaves decorated the lawns with the autumn colours. Big shiny trout dams glittering in the sunlight. Overpowering trees with mysterious shades in the woods. Beautiful chalets built with rocks. This place had it all. It took my breath away. Soon to be disappointed. The unit was put together by unqualified people. Misaligned cupboards and drawers, drawers not closings, extractor fan installed sky high in the air, lights installed in dysfunctional places, dirty toilet under the rim, bathroom tiles filthy. The indoor swimming pool was milky. There were 2 huge holes on one of the dam's edges. Very easy for a fisherman to break a leg there. One could see that it was there for a long time. The bicycles were unavailable or broken. The tuck shop had 3 ice creams in stock. I bought 1 and it was frozen, melted and refrozen, not good. The receptionists were very friendly. The lady at the retail shop was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very good. They just played the same music every day for a whole week long. Rather frustrating. We did complain but apparently that was the manager's instruction to use only that music selection. In this day and age with the variety available at a rather low cost, that is really unacceptable. The food was excellent. David , the fly fishing coach was a star. All in all it still was a memorable stay. We will go back again. It is a lovely setting, but we do expect the Top Management of the group to pull up their socks. It is a beautiful place. It just needs attention to detail and a firm hand. It is a pity to see that such a beautiful venue is busy falling to pieces.

Wow, wow, what an amazing hidden gem Dunkeld Equestrian is! I was truly mesmerized by the beauty it offered. The hotel rooms were charmingly decorated, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The General Manager was kind enough to show me the chalets, which are ideal for families. Some of these chalets overlook a serene lake where you can enjoy fly fishing.The best part of this resort is its family-friendly environment. My kids had an absolute blast with the various activities available. The food was delicious, satisfying every craving. I will definitely visit Dunkeld Equestrian again—it's a place that offers unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.

Don't expect a maintained unit. Don't expect clean kitchen drawers where your cutlery lies, expect rubbish and maybe half a two-liter Coke bottle under the sink. Don't expect a working stove top, you will find a replacement stove top lying on the current stove top with a plug just move it to wherever you can find the nearest plug. Don't expect any braai utensils if your unit has a braai, and also don't expect a working braai light. I would also be wary of the rails as you come down the stairs they might just fall over. All and all don't expect much for the R3800 you pay per night

Lovely Estate as you drive in with a warm and inviting reception and restaurant area. BUT the accommodation is dated, not maintained at all (that includes the furniture). I actually went back to the website to check because I cannot recall that the website looked like the Holiday Club chalet that we stayed in. There were a few basics missing in the house as well. I was extremely disappointed. I also booked a facial at the spa. The therapist hardly communicated to me after I told her my skin concerns and she did not listen to my requests. Another disappointment - certainly not the professionalism that I expect from a spa. The whole stay not value for money.

This is a lovely estate with a sense of calm and peacefulness. The fall colors of the trees along with the rustic vibe of the buildings, horses, cats, ducks and zebra (the first day) were so picturesque. The multiple ponds with various foliage and flora, and water features added to the serene feeling. There were four friend in my party - we each had a "Hotel" room. The rooms are right next to each other with doors exiting to an outside seating area for each room. Our rooms varied some but had the same basic setup to include a separate room with doors for the shower and for the toilet. There was a large tub in larger room outside the shower and toilet. Each room had either a gas or wood burning oven; the gas preferred. With regards to our tour, this establishment has the BEST, most comfortable bed and softest towels. A+ in that regard. Yes, there are some minor cosmetic improvements that could go a long way but, overall, the rooms felt comfortable and safe. Dining at the restaurant was typically good although there were instances of not having certain items, and some inconsistency in what we expected (a la carte versus a specific menu). In one instance, we were told they were out of caesar salad so one of the ladies asked what the vegetables were - and was told 'mixed'. Instead of getting what we thought of as mixed vegetables, we got salad. :-) I guess that a salad is mixed vegetables but not what was expected. Staff was a mixture of personalities. Some very helpful and pleasant with a couple more stoic non-personable type personalities. The spa folks did a great job on the services but were definitely ready to head out at 4. Note that the nearby town of Dullstrom seems enjoyable to explore - shop and visit the restaurants. All this said, I would go there again with specific expectations; if looking to relax and unwind with a book, to go for walks, and just disconnect from everyday life.