Peaceful living at Ghyllwood Farm
A warm two-bedroom self-catering cottage on a working farm — a quiet place to land when you're visiting boarders, attending a wedding, or simply slowing down for the weekend.
Discover the cottageWelcome to Holly Cottage
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Bishopstowe, just 12 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg City Hall, Holly Cottage offers guests a relaxing self-catering retreat with all the comforts of home.
Whether you are visiting family, attending a wedding, supporting a sporting event, visiting school boarders or simply looking for a quiet getaway, Holly Cottage provides comfortable accommodation in a beautiful farm setting while remaining conveniently close to the city.
Our goal is simple: to provide a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and a peaceful place to relax and unwind.
Countryside comfort, just minutes from the city
- Entire cottage for your exclusive use
- Peaceful farm setting
- Only 12 km from Pietermaritzburg City Hall
- Flexible sleeping arrangements
- Free Wi-Fi, DStv and Netflix
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- Secure parking
- Close to schools and wedding venues
- Close to sporting facilities
- Warm, personal hospitality
Comforts of a real home
Sleeps 5
Queen + twin/king flexible bedroom + sleeper couch.
Full kitchen
Cook in, or grab breakfast on the way out.
Free Wi-Fi
Reliable connection for work or streaming.
DStv & Netflix
Settle in for quiet farm evenings.
Walk-in shower
Modern bathroom, plenty of hot water.
Secure parking
Safe, off-street parking on the farm.
Photos from the cottage
Close to everything that matters
Holly Cottage is just 12 km from Pietermaritzburg City Hall, with easy access to schools, wedding venues, sporting facilities and the N3.
Schools
- • Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School
- • Maritzburg College
- • St Charles College
- • Hilton College
- • Cowan House
Weddings & events
- • Local wedding venues
- • Sporting facilities
- • Family gatherings
Outdoors
- • Mountain biking trails
- • Cumberland Nature Reserve
- • Midlands countryside
City & travel
- • 12 km from PMB City Hall
- • Easy N3 highway access
- • Pietermaritzburg city centre
R1 250 / night
For 1–2 guests · +R625/night per extra guest · 10% off stays of 7+ nights