Accommodation for Pietermaritzburg school and sports visits
A private place for parents and families during boarder visits, parents' weekends, school sports, exams, school events and family visits.
Holly Cottage is a private self-catering cottage on Ghyllwood Farm in Bishopstowe, suited to parents visiting children at Maritzburg College, St John's D.S.G., St Charles College, Epworth School and Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School. It is also a comfortable base for boarder visits, parents' weekends, school sports, exams, school events, family visits and longer stays.
Why it suits a school or sports weekend
- The whole private cottage is yours, with space for children and the family to settle in.
- A fully equipped kitchen makes early breakfasts and longer stays easier.
- Secure parking with space for trailers suits sporting and polocrosse visits without suggesting unlimited capacity.
- Backup power and Wi-Fi help guests stay connected during power interruptions; unlimited Wi-Fi supports study and remote work.
- DStv, Netflix and YouTube are available for downtime.
- Sleeps up to six; children under 12 stay free but count towards the six-guest maximum.
- Three or four guests from R1,250 a night.
A genuine sporting welcome
Ghyllwood Farm welcomed the New Zealand Ladies Polocrosse Team as guests in June 2026. Their visit reflects the personal hospitality sporting visitors can expect; it does not imply an official endorsement.
Weekends around school events and tournaments book up quickly, so it is worth checking dates early.