Lythwood Lodge

Country house in Lidgetton West with outdoor pool and restaurant

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Pet-friendly
Room service
Pool
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Premier Suite

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Blackout curtains

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Blackout curtains

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

100 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

Hairdryer

32 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

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.

Visit our Lidgetton West travel guide

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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

‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬21 min drive
‪The Bierfassl - ‬34 min drive
‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬21 min drive
‪The Eaves Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
‪The Lemon & Bay Coffee Shop - ‬19 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, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
English breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a banquet hall
A front desk safe, a TV in reception and meeting rooms

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

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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 EU regulations about consumer rights, 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.

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?

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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