Nestled in the scenic foothills of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountain range, you’ll find Lythwood, a 4-Star country hotel right on the Midlands Meander. If you are looking for a relaxing all inclusive weekend away or a short midweek break, away from the maddening crowd, Lythwood is where you will experience true “country rest”.

Lythwood’s magic will leave you spellbound with what it has to offer including large trees, open lawns, beautiful gardens, forests, rolling hills and a rustic chapel. With fresh air and open spaces, Lythwood is the perfect wedding venue to celebrate your wedding with family and friends.

Are you looking for a conference venue where all the delegates will be away from the countless distractions in the city and at the office? A place where they can really connect and build strong relationships. Lythwood is the perfect team building and conference venue.

Luxury country accommodation, just one and a half hours from Durban and five hours from Johannesburg. 

What to expect at Lythwood

Sometimes you just need a break. A change of scenery. A respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Time to clear your head, gain a fresh perspective, recharge. Bond a little with family and friends. Lythwood  – a 4-Star boutique country hotel estate nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Far enough away, for you to feel as if you’ve left it all behind. Close enough for a weekend away or a quick mid-week break.

Tucked away in the middle of farmlands and forest right on the KZN Midlands Meander. A place where you and your loved ones can relax, have fun and make memories. Big trees, open lawns, beautiful gardens. Natural forests and rolling hills. Pastures with cattle grazing lazily. Small game also make an appearance. Fresh air and wide open spaces. Occasionally, we are shrouded in mist, giving you that otherworldly English Countryside feel.

Combine this relaxing country environment with the beautiful boutique hotel bedrooms, our meadow rooms, or our fully equipped family cottages and you have the perfect mix. Warm fireplaces and comfortable lounges to take tea and play board games or simply enjoy a riveting novel while we wait on you hand and foot. And if the mood grabs you, you can lie on your bed and watch whatever takes your fancy on our selection of DSTV channels.

There is something special about the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, waiting for you to discover. Lythwood  is close to golfing, mountain-biking, walking and hiking trails and other family friendly activities. If it’s swinging from the trees at the famous Karkloof Canopy Tours, or fishing for that elusive Trout, we have it all, just a hop-skip and a jump away. Want to go shopping or try out the local cuisine? Lythwood is situated right along the popular KZN Midlands Meander. There are all kinds of special and unique arts, crafts and wares to be discovered.

Lythwood  was the winner of the “Best Hotel Reception in the Coastal Region” and was awarded Silver for “Coastal Boutique Hotel” by ABIA. Lilizela Tourism Awards voted Lythwood a finalist for “Service Excellence”. Lythwood  is also the winner of the KZN ‘Provincial Country House Accommodation’ – Lilizela Tourism Awards 2017/2016/2015.

Here at Lythwood, our Khaya Centre venue can accommodate up to 250 people. But we also have the facilities to set up a smaller, more intimate events if that is what you are looking for. Indoor or outdoor wedding? Our rustic chapel, Bedouin tent or 275-acre estate are yours. Want family and friends close? We have 33 rooms available. Romantic Lythwood in the mystical mountains of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is the ideal setting for that extra special weekend-away wedding. Whether it’s a romantic garden ceremony, a ceremony in a rustic country Chapel or under a Bedouin tent you are dreaming of, we have all the options. Same goes for your reception… under the stars or covered.

Accommodation Options

Lythwood offers a variety of accommodation from family cottages to executive suites, all of which are en-suite and meet top global standards.

Warm fireplaces and comfortable lounges to take tea and play board games; a bar area to watch the game and have a few drinks; or simply enjoy a riveting novel while we wait on you hand and foot. And if the mood grabs you, you can watch whatever takes your fancy on our selection of DStv channels in your suite.

Lythwood is close to golfing, mountain biking, walking and hiking trails and other family friendly activities. If it’s swinging from the trees at the famous Karkloof Canopy Tours, or fishing for that elusive Trout, we have it all, just a hop-skip and a jump away.

The various accommodation options that are available at Lythwood are designed to fit various stays and budgets. These include our 6 well appointed Cottages for family stay that have 2 ensuite bedrooms, lounge, dining area and kitchen with outside patio and braai facilities. There are 8 newly refurbished Meadow Rooms. The Main Lodge Rooms are varied and some have private patios / lounge areas and disabled facilities. The Verandah Rooms provide peace and quiet with their own patios. The Honeymoon Suite is very spacious with 2 way shower, patio, dressing area and spa bath. Photographs were taken by Brandon Wyness

Cottages

Newly Refurbished
Open Plan Kitchen
2 Modern Bedrooms En Suite
Modern Appointed En Suites
King or Twin beds on request
Comfortable Lounge
Fully Airconditioned Heating/Cooling
Wood burning fire place
Flat Screen TV
In room safes
Outside patio
Braai Facilities

Meadow Rooms

Newly Refurbished
Comfortable Seating
King or Twin beds on request
Modern Appointed En Suites
Fully Airconditioned Heating/Cooling
Flat Screen TV
In room safes
Outside patio
Tea and Coffee Amenities

Honeymoon Suite

Spacious Honeymoon Suite
Wood Burning Heater
Lounge
Flat Screen TV
In room safe
Private patio
Large 2 way entry shower
Romantic Bath
Bridal Dressing Area
Tea and Coffee Amenities

Lodge Rooms

Disabled rooms on request
Seperate Lounge in selected rooms
King or Twin beds on request
Lounge
Flat Screen TV
In room safe
Private patio in selected rooms
Ensuite with bath and shower
Tea and Coffee Amenities
Fireplaces wood/gas in selected rooms

Verandah Rooms

King or Twin beds on request
Flat Screen TV
In room safe
Private patio
Ensuite with bath and shower
Tea and Coffee Amenities
Fireplaces wood/gas in selected rooms

Lythwood Conferences

Having a great venue, that cooks delicious food, has a spacious conference hall, Bedouin style outdoor tent, break-away rooms and luxury accommodation – for you to host everything from smaller executive strategy sessions, conferences, team-building opportunities (think mountain biking, fishing, and the Karkloof Canopy Tours, amongst others) to larger trade shows and exhibitions – and gives you top-notch service is par for the course. It’s what you expect from an award-winning conference venue.

At Lythwood, you can expect us to get all those details right. When you appoint Lythwood as your conference venue, pick up the phone or email us and you can consider it done.

We’ve laboured long and hard to make sure you don’t have to. You can be sure you’ll have everything at your fingertips to help you plan a successful conference, that meets your objectives.

The Lythwood Conference Venue is situated along the peaceful Kwazulu-Natal Midlands meander. Just one and a half hours from Durban and five hours from Johannesburg. Perfect!

Lythwood Weddings

Your wedding, your big day. You’ve dreamed about how you want your wedding to be, now it’s all happening. You have always wanted a wedding in the country. Out there in the mountains. A place where your special day will be recorded in a series of stunning photos and memories.

Big trees, open lawns, beautiful gardens. Forests and rolling hills. A Rustic Chapel. Fresh air and open spaces. Family and friends close at hand to celebrate with you.

Whether it’s a romantic garden ceremony, a Boho forest ceremony or under a Bedouin Tent you are dreaming of, we have all the options. Same goes for your reception… under the stars or covered. Lythwood – an award-winning KwaZulu-Natal Midlands wedding venue – will give you all of the above, but with two big differences …

Four comprehensive wedding packages, each including various wedding service items relating to your wedding with a single all-in price. Some include things many other venues don’t, like accommodation for your guests, your wedding cake, and more.

Include a dedicated wedding co-ordinator, to make planning your wedding a breeze!

Prefer something more intimate or a superb reception. The choices are endless.

B-BBEE Certification
We are a Level 1 Contributer please download our certificate here.

Do we serve Halal Food?
Yes. Lythwood serves Halaal certified meals, all you need to do is let us know your specific requirements beforehand.

Award Winning Restaurant

After a long day of meandering or conferencing, unwind in front of an open fire in the bar or on the patio while watching Reedbuck and Duiker frolic on the open lawns. The bar was used in the first Spud movie as John Cleese’s office.

Then move into our restaurant where the Table d’hote menus are drawn up daily by our head chef, Vusi Mkhwanazi. It is seldom that one gets the opportunity these days to relax, slow down and enjoy special company, while enjoying a 5 course dinner. Through redesigning the menu daily, Vusi can ensure the freshest and best quality produce from around the Midlands.

The setting of the restaurant is as varied as the cuisine Vusi offers. The restaurant staff will often take the restaurant outside where dinner can be enjoyed under an ancient oak tree and the twinkling stars of the night sky. The restaurant is always open to guests staying at Lythwood Lodge. Non-residents are welcome to come and enjoy Vusi’s great fare but bookings are essential.