Critchley Hackle Lodge
Overview & Capacity
Critchley Hackle is the in-village Dullstroom alternative to Walkersons - a premium-boutique lodge with its own trout lake, fireplaces and a whisky bar, catering conference-style groups up to about sixty. It is genuinely trading (reviews into July 2026) and makes an easy, characterful bosberaad base within walking distance of the village. Two honest flags: its TripAdvisor ranking looks weak only because Dullstroom has a tiny hotel pool, and its direct phone and email did not surface cleanly - bookings currently route through an agent, so confirm direct contacts before quoting.
B&W Production Notes
- Partial
Solid small-group Highveld bosberaad with trout and whisky - just get the direct contacts confirmed.
Suitable For
What we like
- Trout lake, fireplaces and a whisky bar make an easy small-group offsite
- Walking distance to Dullstroom village
- Recent reviews confirm it is trading well
What to confirm
- Direct lodge phone & email
- Conference layout capacities
- AV provision
- Current room/cottage count
Amenities & Facilities
Quick Facts
Contact Venue
Unverified (direct 013 landline not confirmed; booking agent 021 201 8901) [email protected] Official websiteGet B&W to plan your event here
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How many guests can Critchley Hackle Lodge accommodate?
Critchley Hackle Lodge in Dullstroom caters for events up to 20 guests, depending on your layout and the spaces you book. Our team confirms the exact capacity for your event type when we handle your enquiry.
Q.Where is Critchley Hackle Lodge located?
Critchley Hackle Lodge is located in Dullstroom village, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.How much does it cost to hire Critchley Hackle Lodge?
Unverified (rooms from ~ZAR 1,850/night; conference quote-on-request). Pricing varies with your date, guest numbers and inclusions, so confirm current rates when you enquire — B&W Productions can put together a full costed proposal for your event.
Q.Does Critchley Hackle Lodge offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Yes (on-site restaurant, fully catered; restaurant now 'Trout Lake Bistro'). Accommodation — Yes - ~23 units.
Q.What types of events is Critchley Hackle Lodge best suited to?
Critchley Hackle Lodge works well for Small premium bosberaad/exco groups (up to ~60) wanting a walkable-village Dullstroom base with trout and a whisky bar. Solid small-group Highveld bosberaad with trout and whisky - just get the direct contacts confirmed.
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