Bellwood
About
Accommodation
Five dam-side self-catering cottages sleep 14–16 guests each, typically with double bedrooms, a loft of six single beds, bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Cypress sleeps six in the restored farmhouse. Yellowwood is a private blue-stone thatch honeymoon cottage. Total capacity is up to 82 guests.
Facilities
Fully equipped kitchens, linen, towels, DSTV Hotel Bouquet, electric blankets, wall heaters and a row boat per cottage are included. The Boma has dam-side seating for up to 30 around a firepit. Facilities also include a children’s playground, braai areas and open fireplaces.
Location & Surroundings
Bellwood Farm is about 2 km from Nottingham Road village on Fort Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Distances include about 440 km from Johannesburg, 138 km from Durban and 68.5 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport. The working stud farm sits around a dam for birdwatching and trout fishing.
House Rules
Rooms
Hadeda Cottage
Fully self-contained dam cottage located next to the wedding venue, a short walk from the reception. Beautifully landscaped gardens with manicured lawns lead down to the dam. Positioned between the we
Guinea Fowl Cottage
Fully self-contained dam-side cottage situated on the banks of the dam, next to the Boma. Features a veranda with views over the dam to catch morning mist and sunsets.
Kingfisher Cottage
Fully self-contained dam cottage noted as the most sought-after cottage due to its outstanding views over the dam from a slightly elevated position. Children's playground is in full view allowing supe
Heron Cottage
The largest of the 5 dam cottages, sleeping up to 16 guests with easy access to the children's playground. Features a separate dining room and open-plan sitting room and kitchen.
Spurwing Cottage
Fully self-contained dam cottage and the most secluded of the dam cottages, set at the end of the dam road. Features mature trees and outstanding views over the dam. Known for its privacy and tranquil
Cypress Cottage
The original restored farmhouse with a rustic feel, featuring low ceilings and an open fireplace. Set amongst mature trees in a beautiful garden setting. The enclosed verandah has been converted into
Yellowwood Cottage
A romantic honeymoon hideaway — a blue stone cottage under thatch. Fully self-contained and furnished with romance in mind. Private and serene.
Lavender Cottage
Self-contained cottage situated adjacent to the reception office and main farmhouse, with views over the fruit orchard and equestrian paddock. Features a spacious bedroom, lounge with open fireplace,
Vagabond Cottage
Off-grid, secluded cottage situated 16 km from Bellwood Farm. Ideal for experienced fly fishermen with trout fishing included in the flat nightly rate.
Hadeda
Fully self-contained dam-side cottage between the wedding venue and the Boma, suited to wedding guests. Landscaped gardens and lawns to the dam; veranda overlooks the water. Typical dam cottage layout
Guinea Fowl
Fully self-contained dam-side cottage next to the Boma, with own rowing boat metres from the door. Dam banks with verandah views. Typical dam cottage: 2 double bedrooms downstairs, 2 double upstairs,
Kingfisher
Fully self-contained dam cottage with dam views; set slightly apart from other dam cottages. Playground visible from the cottage. Typical dam layout: 2 double bedrooms downstairs, 2 double upstairs, l
Heron Cottage
Largest fully self-contained dam-side cottage; sleeps 16. Privacy and seclusion; easy access to children’s playground. Separate dining room; open-plan sitting room/kitchen. Verandah overlooking the da
Spurwing Cottage
Most secluded fully self-contained dam cottage, at the end of the dam road, with mature trees and dam views. Sleeps 14–16: 2 double bedrooms downstairs, 2 double upstairs, loft with 6 single beds, 2 b
Cypress Cottage
Restored original farmhouse with rustic feel (low ceilings, open fireplace), among mature trees in a garden. Sleeps 6: 1 queen bedroom; 2 bedrooms with twin singles; 2 bathrooms (shampoo & soap suppli
Yellowwood
Romantic honeymoon hideaway — private blue-stone thatch cottage. Weekend & high season: 2 adults min. 2 nights R1,200; single adult R800. Rates include 15% VAT. Bed configuration not stated in source.
Lavender Cottage
Self-contained cottage next to reception and the main farmhouse, with views over the fruit orchard and equestrian paddock. Bedroom with built-in cupboards and queen bed; lounge with fireplace, armchai
Vagabond
Off-grid secluded cottage at Lake Lyndhurst, about 16 km from Bellwood Farm. No communications; trout fishing for experienced fly fishermen. Max 5 guests; minimum charge R3,500 per night (includes fis
Location
Address
Fort Nottingham Road, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal
Directions
About 2 km from Nottingham Road village on Fort Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Approximately 440 km from Johannesburg; 138 km from Durban; 165 km from King Shaka International Airport; 68.5 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport. Vagabond Cottage at Lake Lyndhurst is about 16 km from Bellwood Fa
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