Trevelen Country Cottage

Trevelen Country Cottage is a well-known guesthouse in Ixopo that offers a unique combination of style, comfort, and individual service. Originally built in the 1940s, hostess Merredy has carefully turned it into a fashionable getaway, with every detail showing off her talent for sophisticated presentation. The property strikes a balance between convenience and calm. It’s near enough to Ixopo town to be easily accessible, yet it’s also hidden away in beautiful gardens for peace and quiet.

Trevelen Country Cottage Accommodation

Trevelen’s rooms are a celebration of art and personality, with each one carefully arranged around a different theme. The guesthouse has just three double rooms (one en-suite) and a twin room, ensuring every guest receives personalised attention.

The Africa Room

This vibrant room features earthy colours, tribal patterns, and natural textures. The space is filled with light from large windows, which enhance the warm, earthy palette. The semi-detached bathroom, crafted from wood and grass, complements the African-inspired aesthetic.

The Ruby Room

With its luxurious furnishings, peacock feathers, and colonial elements, this room evokes the grandeur of a Maharaja’s palace. The soft, filtered light from the garden-facing window adds to its opulent atmosphere.

The Fern Room

Bright greens and cheerful oranges create a welcoming ambiance in this twin-bedded room. Overlooking charming garden decor, it can be connected to the Intingo Room for families needing adjoining accommodation.

The Intingo Room

Rustic charm meets contemporary artistry here, with furniture made from indigenous wattle poles (“intingo”). Earthy walls, autumnal linens and an en-suite bathroom complete this peaceful retreat.

Dining at Trevelen

Trevelen’s kitchen is praised even by professional chefs for its gourmet offerings. Meals are prepared with the same meticulous attention to detail that defines the entire guesthouse, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.

Facilities and Surroundings

Guests may relax in the spacious lounge or the cosy coffee nook, always stocked with refreshments. The extensive gardens, home to birds ranging from hoopoes to long-crested eagles, provide a tranquil escape. Trevelen’s location offers both accessibility and the serenity of a countryside haven.

With its distinctive style, genuine hospitality and idyllic setting, Trevelen Country Cottage stands as Ixopo’s most elegant retreat.