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Groendraai River Cottages

Groendraai River Cottages - Stargazer

Limpopo, Vaalwater

Fishing at Groendraai River Cottages - Stargazer

The farm has long stretches of the Sterkstroom and Mokolo rivers. Bass, barbel, and kurper are common. All fishing is catch and release. Popular water includes the main dam in front of the cottages, Annatjie Se Dam, Klipspruit on the Mokolo, and river sections such as Org Se Brug. Bring your own rods, bait, and tackle. Confirm rod limits and access with the venue before you fish.

You can catch

BassBarbelTilapia / KurperCarp

Water & style

RiverDamPapgooi (normal)Fly Fishing

Bank

Open bank

Staying at Groendraai River Cottages - Stargazer

Named for the clear Bushveld night skies, Stargazer Cottage celebrates the moments after sunset, when the day softens & the stars begin to appear. It is a cottage for still evenings, soft conversations & looking upward, where the vastness of the sky reminds guests to slow down & breathe. Self-catering, 4-sleeper cottage, ideal for a small family or 2 couples on a weekend getaway. 2 bedrooms, 1 with double bed & 1 with 2 single beds. The beds have good quality, firm mattresses & are made up with 100% white cotton linen. The cottage has a bathroom with a shower & toilet Amenities & towels are provided. Standing fans are available throughout the cottage, as well as air-conditioning in the living area. Electric blankets are also put on the beds during winter. The open-plan kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 2-plate gas stove, kettle for the gas stove, air fryer, toaster, microwave, stick blender & SodaStream. In the lounge is a gas fireplace where guests can read a book or play available board games. Free Wi-Fi is available. The ‘farm stoep’ has a built-in braai & outdoor furniture for relaxing. There is also a communal boma area to be shared with guests staying in Sunfish Cottage. The cottage features an outdoor private tub, where guests can cool off iwhile enjoying a drink, the river view & the sounds of the bushveld. The tub is also fitted with a wood-fired heater to enjoy during cool evenings. Additional amenities include covered parking for 1 vehicle & available board games for the family. A camping cot, booster chair & gazebo are available on request in advance. There are 3 kayaks & 6 mountain bikes to rent for a small daily fee. Added fee for any extra vehicles. Guests must stock up on food, fresh produce & drinks before arriving. Firewood can be purchased on-site. Unfortunately no pets allowed.

Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Chalet

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Wood-fired hot tub WiFi Air conditioning Kayak and bike hire Kids welcome

Operating hours

Check-in from 14:00 to 17:00. Check-out at 10:00.

Check-in

14:00

Check-out

10:00

Rules & Regulations

Catch and release fishing only.