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Lythwood Lodge

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

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Front of property - evening/night
Meeting facility
Interior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
TV, fireplace
Lythwood Lodge offers a charming countryside retreat with gardens to explore and a playground for kids. Guests can warm up by the fireplace in cooler weather or enjoy the sunny terrace by the outdoor pool. Amenities include laundry facilities, free WiFi, and meeting spaces.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Wheelchair adapted room : Twin/King (8)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Meadow Room : Twin/King (4)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Main Lodge Room : Twin/King (1)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Verandah Room : Twin/King (3)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Verandah Room : Twin/King (3)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Self-catering Cottage (5)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Lidgetton West is home to Lythwood Lodge. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Howick Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abingdon Wine Estate and Howick Golf Club. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Farm 37, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3270

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 26 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 28 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 34 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Howick Golf Club - 35 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 43 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪N2 Bakery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Inn - ‬30 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 the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Lythwood Lodge have thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities like air conditioning and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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 free
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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: 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

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

National rating

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

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.

Is Lythwood Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (25 km).

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