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, tastefully 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.