Midlands Saddle & Trout
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Midlands Saddle & Trout

Midlands Saddle & Trout offers its guests endless opportunities to appreciate all the attractions that the Midlands Meander has to offer. From your base at our Midlands family resort, explore the local countryside, zip-line through the forest, visit the Mandela Capture Site, or enjoy some much-needed pampering at the onsite La Vita Wellness Spa. Sit around a bonfire and take in the night sky, or enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant, 29 Degrees South.

Other onsite activities include birdwatching, bowling, mini-golf, horse riding, swimming and board games.

Midlands Saddle & Trout at 152 Hidcote Road is designed for guests who want more from a countryside stay than a scenic view from their veranda. With over 20 onsite activities, a full Italian-inspired spa, a dedicated children’s programme and a restaurant, the resort creates a complete countryside experience on the Midlands Meander.

Horse riding is the signature activity at Midlands Saddle & Trout and one of the most searched-for experiences on the Midlands meander. Guests explore scenic countryside trails through the resort’s surrounding farmland, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike – making it popular with families, couples and solo guests.

Stocked trout fishing dams and canoeing on the resort's scenic dams are among the most popular outdoor activities at 152 Hidcote Road. Fishing offers a quiet, meditative outdoor experience surrounded by natural farmland - complemented by bird watching along the dam edges for nature enthusiasts.

The Fred First Kids Club at Midlands Saddle & Trout provides organised activities and supervised entertainment for younger guests, freeing parents to enjoy La Vita Spa, horse riding or a peaceful afternoon at the dams. Learn more

The Kids Club complements a wider range of children's facilities:

  • Children's playground and jungle gym
  • Animal farm — a perennial guest favourite
  • Swimming pools (children's pool)
  • Bicycle hire for children
  • Table tennis, table soccer and chess

La Vita Spa at Midlands Saddle & Trout is an Italian-inspired wellness facility offering a world-class spa experience in the tranquil KZN Midlands countryside. Learn more

La Vita Spa facilities include:

  • Couples treatment room
  • Single treatment room
  • Outdoor poolside treatments — unique to the Midlands countryside setting
  • Steam room and sunbed
  • All-inclusive Spa package (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast option)

Operating hours: 8am–10pm, 7 days a week.

29° South is the resort's onsite restaurant at 152 Hidcote Road, offering comfort cuisine using local flavours in a relaxed countryside setting - with a bar and cocktail lounge and in-room dining available.

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The resort features separate adults and children’s swimming pools, providing a relaxed leisure space between outdoor activities. Select 4-bedroom chalets also include a private pool.

Midlands Saddle & Trout offers one of the broadest sports and recreation offerings of any Midlands Meander resort:

  • Adventure golf course
  • Mashie golf course and putting green
  • Open-air chess
  • Tennis court
  • Bowls green
  • Volleyball court
  • Table tennis
  • Snooker/pool table
  • Table soccer
  • Bicycle hire

Midlands Saddle & Trout at 152 Hidcote Road is an established events venue in the KZN Midlands - offering a unique countryside backdrop for business conferences, weddings and celebratory banquets. The combination of 58 self-catering chalets for guest accommodation, the 29° South restaurant for catering, La Vita Spa for pre/post-event relaxation and the scenic farmland setting makes Midlands Saddle & Trout a memorable choice for KZN Midlands events and functions.

For event enquiries: 033 263 2758 or midlandsreservations@firstgroup-sa.co.za.

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Swimming pools | Free parking | Family rooms | Spa and wellness centre | Free Wi-Fi | Bar