Stillness above
the Banchory Dam
A fishing cottage for eight, 67 km from Underberg. Trout, birdsong, two fireplaces, and farm milk delivered to your door.
Trout fishing on the dam
The Banchory Dam sits right outside the cottage door, stocked with brown and rainbow trout. Strict catch-and-release. Rod fees and boat hire available.
A cottage made for eight
Three bedrooms, two fireplaces, a fully equipped kitchen, and a stoep that faces the water. All linen and towels provided. Firewood included.
Farm life, properly
Two litres of fresh farm milk delivered daily. Rusks, coffee and tea on arrival. The cottage is serviced every morning. Underberg is 67 km if you need anything more.
A place to slow down
A working farm with a well-kept cottage, an honest dam, and enough bird-life to keep the binoculars busy all weekend.
Explore the cottageThe cottage overlooks the main Banchory Dam in the Swartberg district of East Griqualand — one of the most underrated corners of KwaZulu-Natal. Rolling grassland, big skies, and a quiet that takes most guests a full day to settle into.
We keep it simple. Come for the fishing, the fire, the views, or just the silence. There is always room for one more story on the stoep.
Banchory has been welcoming families and fishing enthusiasts for years. It is not a resort. It is a place where things move at the pace of the water.
"We have been coming to Banchory for six years. The dam is in great condition, the cottage is comfortable, and Margie goes out of her way to make sure everything is just right."
Regular guest · Johannesburg
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