KwaZulu-Natal, Nottingham Road
Kildare Farm Cottages sits on a working dairy farm near Nottingham Road in the KZN Midlands. Self-catering cottages suit wedding groups, N3 stopovers, and family breaks. Freshwaters fishing dam on the same farm offers bass and trout angling by prior booking.
The Freshwaters dam on Kildare farm holds bass and trout. Fishing and dam cottages are run separately from the main Kildare Cottages units. Access is by appointment only. Day fishing is R550 per person when no dam guests are staying. Kildare cottage guests do not get automatic dam access unless they book fishing directly. Bring your own tackle. Confirm rules, availability, and prices before you visit.
Kildare Farm Cottages lies about 7 km from Nottingham Road village and 1 km from the N3. The farm milks Friesland cows twice daily. Guests can take short walks and enjoy birding on the property. The property has eight one-bedroom cottages, two two-bedroom cottages, a three-bedroom farmhouse, a barn cottage, and a main garden cottage. Units have DSTV, Wi-Fi, heaters, electric blankets, and braai facilities. A shared braai room and fire pit suit small gatherings. A backup generator runs during loadshedding. The venue is popular for Midlands wedding guests. Netherwood Farm is next door. Fordoun, Providence Country Weddings, and Brahman Hills are a short drive away. Prices and rules: - Day fishing at Freshwaters dam: R550 per person - Dam spot accommodation only: R650 per person per night - Dam spot accommodation and fishing: R850 per person per night - Kildare farm cottages: confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 21 October 2026.
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