About

A peaceful place on a working farm

Quiet mornings, warm welcomes, and a simple, comfortable home to come back to at the end of the day.

Holly Cottage is a private two-bedroom self-catering cottage on Ghyllwood Farm in Bishopstowe, just a short drive from Pietermaritzburg. It's the kind of place where you can hear birds in the morning and watch the light change across the hills in the evening.

We've kept the cottage simple and warm — fresh linen, a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower. There's secure parking inside the farm gate, free Wi-Fi, DStv and Netflix.

The cottage is conveniently close to Pietermaritzburg schools, wedding venues, sporting facilities and the wider KZN Midlands. Whether you're here to visit a child at boarding school, attend a wedding, watch a tournament, or simply slow down for a weekend — you'll be looked after, and you'll be left in peace.

— Paula

Lounge with patio doors and farm viewMain bedroom with double bed and soft lamplightFully equipped self-catering kitchenSecond bedroom with single bed and reading chair