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Lythwood Lodge

4.0 star property
Country house in Lidgetton West with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Property entrance
Premier Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
The current price is £128
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul

Room options

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Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premier Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premier Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Farm 37, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3270

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 26 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 28 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 34 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Karkloof Farmer's Market - 35 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Fordoun Spa - 43 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Inn - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Saint Ives - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Lythwood Lodge

Upscale country house
Consider a stay at Lythwood Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Barbecues, wedding services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Lythwood Lodge boast perks, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as air conditioning and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 135 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 16 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 135 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Lythwood Lodge Balgowan
Lythwood Lodge
Lythwood Balgowan
Lythwood Lodge Lidgetton West
Lythwood Lidgetton West
Lythwood Lodge Country House
Lythwood Lodge Lidgetton West
Lythwood Lodge Country House Lidgetton West

Frequently asked questions

Does Lythwood Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lythwood Lodge?

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lythwood Lodge on 18 Jul 2025 start from £127.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lythwood Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Lythwood Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lythwood Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lythwood Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lythwood Lodge located?

Situated in Lidgetton West, this country house is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Abingdon Wine Estate. Midmar Dam and Howick Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Lythwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful property & rooms, excellent service with attention to detail, friendly staff, good food (very accommodating with dietary requirements).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

The service by the staff was incredible. They really went out of their way to take care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

I really enjoy the Lodge. Perfect for Self catering and they really pay attention to the little details. Home made delicious biscuits every night, setting up the fire and making sure the chalet is warm for your return. They also supply you with firewood and we were gifted an amazing bottle of wine when we left. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Very nice and quiet setting. Well equipped self-catering unit. Nice features for keeping warm during cooler winter months: electric blankets, fire place & heaters. Comfortable mattress. Lots to do in the area: amazing pottery down the road, many crafters to visit, nice cheeses and craft beers, great farmers market on a Saturday in Howick.

10/10

We have had an amazing stay at Lythwood Lodge, staying in a self catering unit for my birthday celebrations. What an amazing time was had by all, the unit was beautiful, clean and had everything you would need for a weekend away. The special treat was the turndown service every night making it so special walking in from dinner to warm rooms and bathrooms and a little treat on the dining table! Breakfast and dinner was absolutely amazing and so well worth it. The dinner menu is changed daily and the menu has something for everyone. We will definitely be back, thank you to the Lythwood Lodge team for your amazing service, the staff all around are super friendly and so helpful making the stay all the more enjoyable. * Thank you for the birthday dessert which was a special touch!
Starters
Dinner…..lamb shank was amazing.
Birthday dessert….nice touch!
The fireplace was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

On this website this hotel is a PET FRIENDLY property. We booked a Pet Friendly room but upon arrival were told the room we booked was not pet friendly. They wanted us to move to a much smaller room which we refused to do. They then told us that we would not be allowed in the dining or bar area with our puppy and if we wanted to order anything we would have to stay in our room and order room service. To get to this property you have to drive through an unsavoury area, we could not risk driving to a dinner venue in the dark unsafe roads. So our stay consisted of sitting in our room with no view as the walls are too high to see over. Needless to stay we left after 1 night instead of staying the weekend. It was a week to celebrate my recovery from breast cancer so very disappointing. The only positive was that the reception staff were very helpful, apologetic and kind. The management were awful, they did not bother to even greet us and we also overheard them complaining about us that we had a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

This was a fantastic hotel with great staff, excellent food, at a brilliant price. It’s a bit off the beaten track but this adds to its charm and is in a beautiful location. Definitely need a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Lovely cozy and warm hotel and staff go out of their way to assist
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10

We stayed just one night with another couple, booking into a two-bedroom cottage. The room was excellent, with each bedroom having its own relatively modern en-suite. The common kitchen and lounge area was spacious and the free tea, coffee, milk and wood for the internal fire (and external braai area) were nice touches. The staff were extremely friendly and we will most definitely be back during the summer months!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

Great stay and lovely rooms. Good spot for a quick stayover.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10

Excellent hospitality and hideout in the Midlands....a bit of a drive on gravel road, high clearance vehicle advisable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10

Had a very relaxing stay. Hotel was great, views were beautiful, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. We were a bit disappointed with our room though as I have a baby and couldn't bath her as there was no running cold water in the bath so had to use the basin. There was a foul smell from the shower drain every time we showered. The toilet had a permanent urine smell. And there were no fans in the scorching December heat and a lot of flies. We also had a couple of drinks put on our bill that wasn't ours but because we were in a hurry we ended up just paying for it. Other than the few disappointments everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

Absolutely outstanding, from the friendly staff, exceptional food, the piece and tranquillity of the location set amongst the amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

10/10

Great area, quiet, great rooms and very nice staff