Appointed along a scenic valley in the Midlands.
Lythwood Lodge exudes the stately elegance of a traditional country house. The
275-acre estate is bordered by indigenous forest on the course of the Lion's River.
Farmlands and woodlands make for a tranquil leisure or business escape in the
country. Eleven en-suite bedrooms, taste- fully decorated in empire style, are
heated by wood- or gas-burning fires. A wheelchair-friendly room is fully equipped
for disabled guests.
The main house offers patrons the comforts
of a splendid lounge furnished with antiques and oil paintings, a ballroom, pub
and secluded library. Outdoor pleasures include forest trails, trout fishing,
birdwatching and swimming. Appreciate fine, silver-service dining, with the emphasis
on Franco-South African cuisine prepared from farm-fresh produce. A superb selection
of South African wines has earned the lodge a Diners Club Award.
Guests are assured of discreetly attentive
service at this fine, family-run establishment The lodge is a convenient base
from which to explore the splendours of the Drakensberg Mountains, and the battlefields
and game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal. Member of Classic Retreats.