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Star Dam Estate
Welcome to Star Dam Lodges, one of the newest gems in the crown of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Dargle Valley, in close proximity to the iconic Inhlosane hill, Star Dam Lodges offers guests a choice of six luxuriously appointed, self-catering lodges. Each lodge offers a sense of privacy, exclusivity and creature comforts with spectacular views over a unique, star-shaped dam. All lodges boast a private jetty facilitating access to the water so why not hire one of our fishing boats for the day or bring your canoe or ski along. Nespresso machine for the convenience of our coffee lovers but please remember to bring your own pods! Escape from the world and enjoy our sanctuary at Star Dam Estate.
Area Info
Home to a variety of bird species and a major attraction to the fishing enthusiast - the area around Dargle, Fort Nottingham and Balgowan, is renowned for excellent fly-fishing. The Dargle Valley experiences dry, cold winters - sometimes with snow - and hot, wet summers with intermittent late afternoon thunderstorms.
Units and Rooms
Safire Lodge
Guests: 8
This unit boasts four stylishly appointed en-suite bedrooms, two with king size beds and two with twin beds. A spacious, well equipped kitchen, open-plan dining room, fireside snug lounge, TV lounge (DStv included), expansive wooden deck and guest Wi-Fi.
Waterford Lodge
Guests: 12
The living area of the main house is flanked by two double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom offering both bath and shower. In addition there is a separate, en-suite double bedroom and a self-contained, separate dormitory unit with 6 single beds.
Stoneford Lodge
Guests: 14
Two luxurious en-suite King rooms are located in the main homestead and a separate guest cottage offers an additional bedroom with King bed. A freestanding dormitory wing provides 8 single beds for kids and teens.
Ingleford Lodge
Guests: 6
Main bedroom has a king-size bed and the other is a dorm style with four single beds. There is open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Inkanyezi Lodge
Guests: 11
Two luxurious en-suite King rooms, two separate rooms with two twin beds in each en-suite and a fifth bedroom with a double and a single bed. Beautiful views over Star Dam, located on very edge of the dam, braai/BBQ area and large deck.
