Tidy and neat rooms. Beautiful view. Restaurant had good food. Enjoyed our stay.

Had an amazing stay.. beautiful on the lake cottages... fireplace and the bed is amazing

Lovely setting was rather busy so service took a bit longer but still very enjoyable

Beautiful rooms and great location. The restaurant on site was amazing too!

Great vacation spot, ideally located in the middle of the town but without the buzz and noise of cars or people! The staff is very friendly and helpful! I definitely reccomened Critchley Hackle!

Lovely place to stay. Peaceful and relaxing. The restaurants food was really good and well presented.

Came back the next day after our dinner fora special picnic at the dam. They really went out pf their way to accommodate us and make it feel special. Thanks for all the effort.

Lovely rooms with a fireplace to counter the highveld chill. Spacious chalet next to the lake. 5* restaurant. We will be back.

Wonderful quaint quirky comfortable spacious warm and cosy small town hotel. Excellent all day breakfast with excellent variety which is such a good idea. Relaxing and professional on site Spa facilities. Only negative is no in room Wi-Fi and limited TV packages that was only revealed 24 hours after we checked in even after sending a technician to install a new decoder.

Very comfortable and relaxing stay. Just walking distance from the main Dullstroom drag. The cottage and rooms were very well kitted out with everything we could want from bug spray and swimming towels to fire wood, electric blankets and underfloor heating. I loved the fact the beds had rugs either side to keep your feet warm when stepping out of bed and the heater in the bathroom was much needed on one the coldest night of the year so far. Our cottage was incredibly cosy and warm and while it was a busy weekend it was not noisy or crowded. We had breakfast at the restaurant on the last day and was one of the best breakfasts I have had in a while, nice and warm and good size portions.The breakfast menu itself is quite Scottish inspired and had some very nice alternatives as well as the usual favourites. Would highly recommend Critchley Hackle for anyone looking for a relaxed, easygoing and comfortable stay away on Dullstroom.

Lovely accommodation and surrounds, ideal weekend break away. The restaurant was amazing!! Absolutely the best food in Dullstroom

The website offers a lodge and restaurant but does not inform that the restaurant is managed on the basis of occupancy.. This means that ...although the restaurant is open 7 days a week, it is always open on Friday and Saturday evenings and some days of the week depending on business.Imagine our disappointment, when we arrived in the late afternoon on a Sunday looking forward to a drink in the pub and a meal in the restaurant when we were informed that the restaurant was closed and the kitchen staff had gone home. We were then advised which restaurants nearby were open and directed accordingly. We were also given a remote to access the premises on our return. In these circumstances, we declined to take up our pre-booked and fully paid accommodation and when we requested a refund were informed that because we did not communicate a requirement for dinner that evening, our request was refused as accommodation had been provided.Had we been informed on booking that the restaurant was managed on the basis of occupancy, we would not have booked. No stars as no service.

We dined at the restaurant here and the service was all but lacking. Our waiter never came and checked on us, he wasnt informed about the menu, i.e what items were out of stock, what certain dishes contained. He then just disappeared. No one came and checked on our food, no one came and cleared, no one brought a bill. We just sat there for ages no one on site. Nor was the restaurant busy. Eventually we stood up to go pay at reception, I asked where our waiter was and we were told he had left for lunch. No one bothered to tell us, no one bothered to take over his service. Does management train their staff? Do they care about guest satisfaction? I think not.

Beautifull views, wonderfull and friendly staff. Food was good

Set in the quaint little town of Dullstroom. Absolutely stunning views, quiet and private. A great getaway for families and young couples alike. Also with a great bar.

Love this place!! It is so beautiful! Like a mini Scotland for me! Peace and quiet and great service!

What an awesome little gem! I can highly recommend staying over here. For one night or a few nights. Tranquil setting with cosy rooms. Breakfast was delicious.

Loved it. Restaurant is excellent. Fantastic atmosphere and ambiance. Worth every moment.

Best burgers in Dullstroom and thats not said lightly. Really good value for money. And you get some nice views while enjoying lunch and drinks.

Service was fantastic and the food matched. Sticky date pudding was amazing 👏Definitely coming back

We stayed in the self catering cottage known as the Managers Cottage ....spacious and very well equipped cottage with gas mock coal fires in the lounge and main bedroom. Large bathroom with large shower and bath, but only one bathroom. Spacious shared loft bedroom for kids / teenagers.

Great place for a chilled lunch with the kids

Nice spot in Dullstroom in lovely garden with large dam to look onto whilst enjoying the meal.

Vary nice fire place need lots of kindling could not keep fire going on 1 blits and the thick wood supplied .

Awesome Fathers day lunch 👍

Four of us had a very tasty meal in the restaurant. Smoked trout in a creamy sauce with tagliatelle. Also the stuffed chicken breast which was done very differently here! I can recommend Critchley Hackle restaurant for a delicious meal. The service was prompt and polite.

Lovely hotel and restaurant. Restaurant welcomes day visitors. The most friendly staff. Beautiful view of a dam with ducks. Hidden gem in dullstroom. I better keep it a secret ;)

Great food and ambiance.

Beautiful stay, with great views and food.

Great accommodation and restaurant is perfect

Quiet and peaceful. Friendly staff and warm welcome.

One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed highly recommended

Critchley Hackle was our first stop after the long journey from Germany to South Africa and we couldn’t have hoped for a better place to regain some energy. Everyone was so gentle and kind, the breakfast was amazing and the lake side lodges were just perfect. Because the kitchen was closed on Sunday evening we got recommendations from the owner where we could get some dinner at Dullstroom - also amazing food!! Highly recommended to everyone!

I did not enjoy my stay

Nice atmosphere

Nice place to stay in town. Some furniture needs replacing. More comfy seat in TV room please. Restaurant on premises. This overlooks the dam. Pleasant stay

Beautiful, peaceful setting. Had a light lunch here. Had smoked trout sandwiches. Next time we are definately booking to stay over for a night. Love the pond and the ducks!

It is nice and quiet. Peaceful great rooms neat and clean awesome bathrooms we got everything we needed. Food service was great. No complaints. Spoil yourself come stay here. You will enjoy it.

A great place to stay in Dullstroom. You can park your car and walk 80m to town. There is a lovely restaurant overlooking a beautiful trout dam with little white ducks on the water. Quiet, peaceful, neat with well maintained gardens.

Nice setting....lunch was average...pitty.

Ideally located for a romantic weekend getaway in Dullstroom. Lovely views looking over the dam and the ducks. Fireplace in the room is a must for winter. Decor a little tired but still charming nonetheless. Minutes away from great coffee spots & restaurants.

Its a very warm welcoming place to visit, the staff there is very friendly and helpful.I loved the weather, its all 4 season in one day and the mist is so beautiful to watch it on top of the mountains.I would definitely go back again for a midweek this time.

Love everything

Self catering units but with no Braai facilities, stove or microwave? Other wise very beautiful with friendly staff.

Peaceful and calm place. Awesome people, always willing to help. Walking distance to all the shops. The chef was outstanding.

The lodge was very nice as you walk in and pieceful. Comparing this lodge to the three others we stayed in and there location this one only deserved 3 stars.Pros: very piece area with a pretty lake and animals, the architecture was great.Cons: if you are staying in some of the builds away from the main lodge none of the lights are on at night so you can’t. restaurant was closed before 5 this might have been because it’s the off season. The rooms, the beds need to be updated, inside locks are broken at least in our room.

What I love about this accommodation is that you can walk to town from there and then come back and enjoy a slow afternoon next to the dam.

Very friendy place, beautiful cottage and very well maintained. Friendly reception. Well priced. One of the nicest places I visited.

Its a nice place to go . We went during the week so very quiet. Rooms are tastefully fitted out nice and comfortable.Gets a bit cold at night so dont be scared to light the fire makes it very cosy.

Breakfast right next to a pond? Yes please. Had some great food - the omelette is gigantic, the full English is great as well. Good coffee and great environment. A must stop in Dullstroom.

Be warned if you stayed here a year ago or before don’t book again it has been a disappointment from previous experiences. Booking wrong was shifted to alternative accommodation self catering was promised same service didn’t get it. Sent an email to complain still waiting for a response the remote to the property broken and was left stranded. It was repaired and I was charged a reduced rate. The dustbin was not cleaned out and contained left over food from previous occupants. Pillows and linen sub standard. Hygiene levels need to be improved. Was told I would receive a turn down service but was informed that they had no access yet some one did the dishes did not make beds or anything else. Watch bills and change the staff make mistakes.

It was was very nice and peaceful.

It’s a great quiet spot in Dullstroom town. Has it’s own dam for easy fly fishing. Friendly staff and lovely tranquil setting.

A very cosy place with nice views at the restaurant. Staff are very friendly. The rooms are comfortable and clean. A great place to stay to visit the shops and wild about whiskey.

This iconic place in Dullstroom is known to so many travelers who had stayed there over many years passing through Dullstroom or taking a break and vacation there. We were slightly disappointed this time round with a few things going wrong but I hope it was just a momentarily relapse in service. Our room was comfortable and we enjoyed the warm fireplace and view over the lake.

Beautiful, peaceful setting, great staff and walking distance from main street

Critchley Common Village was a home away from home. All the modern luxuries from home. Very peaceful & quiet & within walking distance from everything. We will definitely be back again.

A beautiful place with a great view of the dam. The food is delicious and presented beautifully. The service is excellent. All in all a wonderful experience

...gorgeous, tranquil and beautiful beyond words... peace lives here...

Lovely and quaint. Very comfortable. Nice garden

Spent the most glorious of days here. Great red wine, glorious food, spectacular views and a roaring fire. The staff that hosted use were friendly and willing to assist us every step of the way. And the food, oh my word, the food is AMAMZING!!!!!

Our visit to Critchley Hackle was absolutely amaizing. From the beauty of the area,to the place its self was a wonderful experience.From the owner to the all the staff,we were made to feel very welcome. Most recommended to anyone passing through.We will be back.

Food not too good....

Beatiful scene with outatanding service from the owner to his professional staff.

Nice accommodation in Dullstroom. Walking distance from town. Restaurant and bar, troutdam with fishingrods for rent.

Lovely setting and friendly staff. A perfect quiet weekend break,just to recharge your batteries:-)

Nice trout fish

We were on our way to the lowveld and had a great breakfast there.

Definitely the best place. Tranquility should be their motto. Great rooms.

Great venue to enjoy a relaxing meal. Going the proverbial extra mile. Vonnie introduced a new menue and the food is excellent. Also a great wedding venue with amongst others access to a farm next-door for exceptional photoshoot opportunities.

Clean and very comfy... lovely view of the pond

Very disappointing experience, will not be back. The duvet just fitted the top of the bed so once you were in bed you were not well covered in the cold. We booked dinner on check in but when we arrived for dinner there was no booking. The food was very unappetizing and rushed. After dinner, being a Friday night we decide to have a drink in the bar. Once we had ordered our drinks the staff started switching off the lights to chivvy us on - it was not yet 9pm. it was then we saw a small sign that said the bar closed at 9pm!! On a Friday?? when we commented the staff suddenly advised they were not chasing us - why then switch off the lights? The next morning we were further disappointed by an abysmal breakfast buffet ..... very VERY limited choice and only once we had completed dishing up were we offered a choice.management seemed very poor to non existent. Even our complaints on check out fell on deaf ears. At the cost for one night we will certainly never be back and would not recommend to anyone.

Lovely setting. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Dam however was very low with very few fish.

Great care received from you guys. Beautiful setting. Lovely weekend. Thanks

Loved the authenticity and beautiful scenic views. Family friendly place and easy to access within the small town of Dullstroom. The rooms are wonderful but the showers can really do with serious cleaning.The Staff was very friendly and approachable. The food was top notch. Plenty of cousy lounge rooms with fireplaces to have a sip of their wide range of drinks. This was overall a great stay for me. I will recommend anyone for any occasion to stay there. If I have a chance, Ill definitely stay there again.

Really been great tried wry hard to make our stay perfect

Woooooow....beautiful place to stay n enjoy in dullstroom!!!!Lovely n peaceful.....taking good care of the guests too.I recommend this new place to any one looking for a wonderful moment!!!

Great hospitality ,accommodation and food. Well located in Dullstroom and close to everything.Set around a lovely little trout dam which gives a tranquil ambience. Friendly and helpful staff and a lovely lodge to either relax or explore Dullstroom and surrounds.

Lovely setting. Close to town and everything is within walking distance.

Had a meeting here with DSSF from dullstroom a beautiful place

We stayed there Friday evening the 22nd March 2019. I think it was the worst place I have ever stayed. It has really gone down. R2000 per night. R300 for a breakfast that was awful. I had a small croissant and 2 eggs. Dinner my kingklip was raw.We used to go there years ago and it was fantastic. Now its just the worst place to stay.

Did not stay here bit it looks great fro our quick visit.

Wonderful setting for sundowners. Lovely bar and restaurant. Will definitely be back to sample their ala Carte menu.

Beautiful.clean,peaceful lodge . Restaurant food is excellent, the saff and managers are incredibly friendly and accomadating .

Excellent views. Nice restaurant

Very pretty place to have lunch or a drink and watch the ducks

Food was good. Rooms comfortable and setting excellent but it seemed a little faded; in need of maintenance. Taps in bathroom were broken. But everything was very clean. Gardens very neat.

Olde worldly, friendly staff, delicious foor and amazing environment

Signage is not great. Didnt seem very clean. Staff is friendly though. There is also no security which is so bad for such a centralized business.

Incredible

Very limited vegetarian meals, but the only option they had was great

Was very disappointing.

Excellent service, food and accomdation.

You have to go for the experience. Try the excellent meals at the restaurant.

Relaxing and beautiful setting in the heart of Dullstroom.The food was excellent...definitely to be repeated!

This accomodation and restuarant deserves 5 stars. Their hospitality, attention to detail and cosy atmosphere made this the perfect one night getaway. Location excellent as town walking distance and value for money. Any future visits to Dullstroom will include staying here.

Lovely to be able to catch your trout and have it prepared by the professional chef and the friendly staff.

Awesome Christmas luncheon with Mom and Dad. Good food, wine an venue HIGHLY recommended.

Went for lunch. Sat next to the dam watching birdlife on the water. Lunch was SUPERBLY DELICIOUS!!!

Good food and great service