Fishing at Blesberg Farm Cottages - Rustic Camping
The farm dam holds bass. Fishing is catch and release. You can fish from the open bank or from a paddle boat. Confirm the rules with the venue.
You can catch
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Bank
Staying at Blesberg Farm Cottages - Rustic Camping
Blesberg Farm Cottages offers self-catering accommodation on a picturesque 300-hectare working dairy farm set within 4 hectares of lush grounds in the Midlands, approximately 25 km from central Howick. The property provides a tranquil farm-stay experience, ideal for guests seeking a break from busy city life. Accommodation is provided in cottages and a manor house, accommodating various guest capacities. Each unit comprises separate bedrooms furnished with comfortable beds and private bathrooms fitted with either a bath and shower or a shower only. The units contain a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette fitted with standard cooking appliances. Fireplaces and private braai facilities are also provided. Bed linen is supplied, while guests are required to bring their own towels, toiletries, food, drinks, and charcoal. Selected units do not have TVs or Wi-Fi, while the Manor House and Farmstead provide Wi-Fi and DSTV access. The property offers a range of outdoor activities and natural surroundings for guests to enjoy. Walking trails are available around the farm, and guests may swim in the dam or make use of the zipline into the water. Small boats are available for paddling, and the area supports activities such as stargazing, bird watching, wildlife observation, and mountain biking along farm trails. A variety of wildlife species may be observed on the property, including duiker, bushbuck, oribi, waterbuck, hares, genets, mongoose, porcupines, black-backed jackal, and otters, contributing to the natural farm experience.
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Operating hours
Check-in 14:00 to 19:00. Check-out 10:00.
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
10:00
Rules & Regulations
Guests need to bring their own towels, toiletries, food, beverages, and charcoal. Firewood is supplied. The loadshedding schedule is for Gowrie (1). There is a generator, but care must be taken with the number of appliances running. The gate code will be provided on confirmation. Staff are on-site to assist with servicing the cottages, please let them. Jean helps in the Manor House and Lebo helps in the cottages. Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 10:00 Early and late check-ins and check-outs can be done by prior arrangement. Guests are more than welcome to spend the day at the dam after check out. There is a map with directions to the Cottages on a signboard further into the property. If guests bring pets, please ensure they are always supervised. It is a working farm and care must be shown for the larger animals (and guests) on the farm. Bass fishing is permitted, but strictly catch and release. The Manor House has Wi-Fi, but the cottages do not. All cycling/running/hiking to be done on existing roads and walkways, please do not traverse across the planted pastures. Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment which is regularly maintained by Dept of Transport. However, guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Management is in the process of repairing the farm road, so patience is appreciated.