Welcome to the majestic Lythwood lodge, set on a 275 acre estate. Steeped in history, our magnificent offerings include Victorian High Teas, three course weekend luncheons, tailor-made weddings, superb conferencing, trout fishing, croquet on the lawns, walks in the indigenous forest and heartwarming fires. We welcome you to share with us true peace and tranquility supported by personal service that equals any top international establishment.
Lythwood Lodge offers a variety of accommodation from self catering cottages to an executive suite, all of which meet top global standards. Each room has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath (excluding the wheelchair friendly room, which has a large shower area only), and is heated either by a wood or gas fire.
The furnishings are manufactured from mahogany wood to an exceptionally high standard and provide an ambience which is both restful and comfortable. Artwork is generally commissioned by local artists and varies from grand landscape designs in the Premier rooms to more intimate animal or bird designs in the veranda rooms.
As part of our special offerings:
• The cotton linen is changed daily and towels twice daily
• Each room has a vase of fresh flowers from the garden, a bowl of fruit, homemade biscuits and tea and coffee facilities.
• Each room has satellite television and a telephone
• Smoking rooms available on request
Main Lounge
The main lounge measures 10 x 8 meters and is entered from the hallway through a beautifully crafted wooden (Kiaat) door. The room can accommodate 20 plus people in comfort. The chairs are grand and many a visitor after a good meal has been known to fall into an easy slumber in front of the roaring log fire! The artifacts in the room include a rare spherical ball clock, a pre-industrial revolution grandfather clock and a cabinet that formerly contained the sacraments in an Anglican Church.
Library
Jam packed with books and magazines, chess boards and games. The Governer’s office in the movie 'Spud' was filmed here.
Posh Bar
Our Posh Bar (Port Out Starboard Home) offers the visitor that convivial atmosphere which distinguishes Lythwood from a traditional Hotel Bar. Not only is it well stocked with some of the finest Scotch Malt Whiskies and French Brandies we also stock a range of South African wines that have earned Lythwood a Platinum award from Diners Club.
The Hallway
Visitors entering Lythwood Lodge will pass through the wrought iron gates crafted by V. Abellini (Italian POW) and enter a large area that sets the tone for the other parts of the lodge. The style of the entrance is reinforced by the 2 meter wide corridors to the Luxury and Premier rooms, and the reception rooms.
Lodge & Room Facilities
• Seven x Double bedded rooms
• Thirteen x Twin bedded rooms
• Six x Family Cottages - each consisting of two bedrooms each with twin beds
• A main formal lounge, seating 20 guests comfortably
• An intimate meeting lounge (or ballroom), seating 16
• A library & conference room
• The P.O.S.H. Bar, Port Out Starboard Home
• An outside courtyard
• Two patios
• Large baronial dining room that will seat up to 50 pax and has alcoves for the romantic diner
• Deposit box for valuables in each room
• Laundry service (but not dry cleaning) & Shoe cleaning
• Room service for meals and drinks
• Business center, local and digital satellite television
• Covered parking and daily car cleaning service
• Swimming pool
• Transport to and from Durban and Pietermaritzburg
• Dining
Ambience as a four star graded hotel, visitors can expect a high standard of luxury in all areas of the hotel and superb service from our Zulu staff. Our cuisine which only uses local ingredients has received much acclaim for its quality and variety of taste and the lodge's wine list is recognised as being one of the finest in Natal. This is very much a hotel that is owned and managed by a family familiar with five star standards and expectations.
Our beautifully decorated venue is perfect for both day and night weddings and conferences and can seat up to 250 guests inside and a further 90 on the covered patio (340 in total). It has that special allure and does not require any draping; consequently you can avoid unnecessary further expense. All our table linen, crockery, cutlery and glasses are up-market and together with our padded seats and white chair covers, present an amazing 'wow' factor. Allow our friendly and well trained staff to indulge you and your guests with our superb service.
Lythwood Chapel
The sanctification of the marriage can be undertaken at Lythwood in our unique chapel that has been converted from an old dairy. Seating inside is restricted to 125 but on the concrete apron outside a further 100 or so can be seated. Its rustic character adds a certain charm which hallows the occasion.
Lythwood is located within a 4½ - hour’s drive from Johannesburg and only 1¼ - hour’s drive from Durban. The perfect idyllic getaway and one which you can share with your friends staying over in one of our 32 rooms.
For many visitors a day or two doing nothing is a wonderful tonic - the peace of our countryside can be so relaxing. The more intrepid visitor though will enjoy one of the magnificent walks of approximately three hours through the indigenous forest followed by a dip in the pool. For the birder the area around Lythwood is a real treat; it offers three different habitats and to date 160 plus species have been seen (or heard) including the very rare Cape Parrot and the Martial Eagle. And if you want to catch a trout for your breakfast then there is always the opportunity to cast a fly on either the dam or the river.
Close to Lythwood are the many craft shops of the Midlands Meander including the internationally known Ardmore Pottery and visitors looking for a present for themselves or loved ones will enjoy spending some time visiting some of these establishments. Try your hand at croquet over a decadent High Tea offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and bring your family and friends for a three course roast on Saturdays and Sundays.
Our visitors may also like to experience the lifestyle of the local township of Mpophomeni and learn about the 1980’s Sarmcol strikes whilst sipping on sorghum beer in a nearby shebeen. The visitor will also be offered the chance to participate in the dancing and drumming or visit the San Bushmen art, the Battlefields or Sani Pass. Either half day or full day tours can be arranged at a very nominal cost. Nearby we have horse whispering, golf and helicopters. There is so much to do – let us help you explore!
Accommodation
Lythwood Lodge offers a variety of accommodation from self catering cottages to an executive suite, all of which meet top global standards. Each room has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath (excluding the wheelchair friendly room, which has a large shower area only), and is heated either by a wood or gas fire.
The furnishings are manufactured from mahogany wood to an exceptionally high standard and provide an ambience which is both restful and comfortable. Artwork is generally commissioned by local artists and varies from grand landscape designs in the Premier rooms to more intimate animal or bird designs in the veranda rooms.
As part of our special offerings:
• The cotton linen is changed daily and towels twice daily
• Each room has a vase of fresh flowers from the garden, a bowl of fruit, homemade biscuits and tea and coffee facilities.
• Each room has satellite television and a telephone
• Smoking rooms available on request
Main Lounge
The main lounge measures 10 x 8 meters and is entered from the hallway through a beautifully crafted wooden (Kiaat) door. The room can accommodate 20 plus people in comfort. The chairs are grand and many a visitor after a good meal has been known to fall into an easy slumber in front of the roaring log fire! The artifacts in the room include a rare spherical ball clock, a pre-industrial revolution grandfather clock and a cabinet that formerly contained the sacraments in an Anglican Church.
Library
Jam packed with books and magazines, chess boards and games. The Governer’s office in the movie 'Spud' was filmed here.
Posh Bar
Our Posh Bar (Port Out Starboard Home) offers the visitor that convivial atmosphere which distinguishes Lythwood from a traditional Hotel Bar. Not only is it well stocked with some of the finest Scotch Malt Whiskies and French Brandies we also stock a range of South African wines that have earned Lythwood a Platinum award from Diners Club.
The Hallway
Visitors entering Lythwood Lodge will pass through the wrought iron gates crafted by V. Abellini (Italian POW) and enter a large area that sets the tone for the other parts of the lodge. The style of the entrance is reinforced by the 2 meter wide corridors to the Luxury and Premier rooms, and the reception rooms.
Facilities
Lodge & Room Facilities
• Seven x Double bedded rooms
• Thirteen x Twin bedded rooms
• Six x Family Cottages - each consisting of two bedrooms each with twin beds
• A main formal lounge, seating 20 guests comfortably
• An intimate meeting lounge (or ballroom), seating 16
• A library & conference room
• The P.O.S.H. Bar, Port Out Starboard Home
• An outside courtyard
• Two patios
• Large baronial dining room that will seat up to 50 pax and has alcoves for the romantic diner
• Deposit box for valuables in each room
• Laundry service (but not dry cleaning) & Shoe cleaning
• Room service for meals and drinks
• Business center, local and digital satellite television
• Covered parking and daily car cleaning service
• Swimming pool
• Transport to and from Durban and Pietermaritzburg
• Dining
Ambience as a four star graded hotel, visitors can expect a high standard of luxury in all areas of the hotel and superb service from our Zulu staff. Our cuisine which only uses local ingredients has received much acclaim for its quality and variety of taste and the lodge's wine list is recognised as being one of the finest in Natal. This is very much a hotel that is owned and managed by a family familiar with five star standards and expectations.
Khaya Centre – for conferences and weddings
Our beautifully decorated venue is perfect for both day and night weddings and conferences and can seat up to 250 guests inside and a further 90 on the covered patio (340 in total). It has that special allure and does not require any draping; consequently you can avoid unnecessary further expense. All our table linen, crockery, cutlery and glasses are up-market and together with our padded seats and white chair covers, present an amazing 'wow' factor. Allow our friendly and well trained staff to indulge you and your guests with our superb service.
Lythwood Chapel
The sanctification of the marriage can be undertaken at Lythwood in our unique chapel that has been converted from an old dairy. Seating inside is restricted to 125 but on the concrete apron outside a further 100 or so can be seated. Its rustic character adds a certain charm which hallows the occasion.
Location
Lythwood is located within a 4½ - hour’s drive from Johannesburg and only 1¼ - hour’s drive from Durban. The perfect idyllic getaway and one which you can share with your friends staying over in one of our 32 rooms.
Activities
For many visitors a day or two doing nothing is a wonderful tonic - the peace of our countryside can be so relaxing. The more intrepid visitor though will enjoy one of the magnificent walks of approximately three hours through the indigenous forest followed by a dip in the pool. For the birder the area around Lythwood is a real treat; it offers three different habitats and to date 160 plus species have been seen (or heard) including the very rare Cape Parrot and the Martial Eagle. And if you want to catch a trout for your breakfast then there is always the opportunity to cast a fly on either the dam or the river.
Close to Lythwood are the many craft shops of the Midlands Meander including the internationally known Ardmore Pottery and visitors looking for a present for themselves or loved ones will enjoy spending some time visiting some of these establishments. Try your hand at croquet over a decadent High Tea offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and bring your family and friends for a three course roast on Saturdays and Sundays.
Our visitors may also like to experience the lifestyle of the local township of Mpophomeni and learn about the 1980’s Sarmcol strikes whilst sipping on sorghum beer in a nearby shebeen. The visitor will also be offered the chance to participate in the dancing and drumming or visit the San Bushmen art, the Battlefields or Sani Pass. Either half day or full day tours can be arranged at a very nominal cost. Nearby we have horse whispering, golf and helicopters. There is so much to do – let us help you explore!
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gps co-ordinates
29° 26' 16.1" S
30° 3' 10.2" E
children policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
closest airport(s)
King Shaka International - 120km
Pietermaritzburg Airport - 50km
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Check-in: from 13h00
Check-out: by 10h00
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