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Aintree Lodge
Nestled on the slopes of a small valley in Scottsville Pietermaritzburg, lies the tranquil complex of Aintree Lodge. Surrounded by green hills, bush and verdant gardens, this little piece of paradise is set on 7,5 acres of land and provides the ideal location and accommodation. The lodge offers comfortable and individually decorated standard, executive and loft units, including a self-catering room with a well-equipped kitchen. Each option features an en-suite bathroom and contains air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, a TV with DStv; a wall-mounted fan, a ceiling fan and a portable fan, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms offer a preparation area with heat-and-eat appliances such as a bar fridge and a microwave. Guests are welcome to explore the lush, well-manicured gardens on the property. We offer supper for guests staying over as well as delicious breakfasts. We have a fully licensed pub where guests can enjoy various beverages. From locally inspired food and desserts to hand-picked craft beers, we provide the best. From birthdays and staff parties to functions and business conferences, find out more about how we can make your event the best one yet. Aintree Lodge can be found in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, between the splendour of the Drakensberg and Durban's attractive coastline.
Area Info
Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. One of its most attractive features is that it is a city in the country, surrounded by the forested hills and rolling pastures of the Natal Midlands. Centrally situated between Durban and Johannesburg, near the Drakensberg and several game reserves, Pietermaritzburg is a convenient stopover and base to explore KwaZulu-Natal.
Pietermaritzburg is the largest town in the Natal Midlands, a scenic retreat that boasts unmatched natural beauty, charming villages, and a wonderful arts and crafts route to explore. Butterflies for Africa is a top family attraction where visitors walk amongst butterflies from around the world as they fly freely in a lush environment.
Pietermaritzburg boasts its very own rose. A specimen can be seen at Alexandra Park, the venue for international sports fixtures and monthly craft markets. Alexandra Park features a picturesque cricket pavilion, restaurant, and charming Chinoiserie-style bandstand that hosts regular concerts. Other parks and gardens include the Pietermaritzburg Botanical Gardens, Natal Zoological Gardens, Wylie Park, Ferncliffe and Bisley Nature Reserve, and Queen Elizabeth Park.
The city is close to several game parks and nature reserves. The Lion Park gives visitors the chance to see some of Africa’s larger game close up from the comfort of their car. Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve has trails, picnic sites, 260 species of birds, and game species such as kudu, wildebeest, and giraffe. Tala Game Reserve is a birder’s paradise and offers unrivalled game viewing, as well as an a la carte restaurant. Albert Falls Nature Reserve has a wide variety of activities from water sports on the dam to game drives and camping.
Units and Rooms
Standard Double Room
Guests: 2
Each room is furnished with a double bed and features a private bathroom with a shower. Each room contains air-con, a desk with a seat, a TV with DStv, a bar fridge, fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Standard Family Room
Guests: 4
Each family-friendly room has 1 double bed and 2 single beds, with a private bathroom. Each room offers a preparation area with heat/eat appliances, air-con, a TV with DStv, fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Executive Suite
Guests: 3
This suite is furnished with 1 queen bed and 1 single bed and features an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath and a shower. This room offers a preparation area with heat/eat appliances, air-con, a TV with DStv, fans, and tea/coffee facilities.
Standard Loft Room
Guests: 6
This loft offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The higher level has 4 single beds and the lower level has a double bed. This unit offers a preparation area with heat/eat appliances, air-con, a TV with DStv, fans, and tea/coffee facilities.
Superior Suite
Guests: 2
This suite offers a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This room contains air-conditioning, a desk with a seat, a TV with DStv, a bar fridge, fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Family Loft Room
Guests: 5
This family-friendly loft has a double bed, 1 single bed on the lower level and 2 single beds in the loft. There is 1 bathroom. The loft contains air-con, a desk with a seat, a TV with DStv, a bar fridge, fans, and tea/coffee facilities.
Standard Triple Room
Guests: 3
Each room has 1 double bed and 1 single bed or 3 single beds, with a private bathroom. Each room offers a preparation area with heat/eat appliances, air-con, a TV with DStv, fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Standard Self-catering Room
Guests: 3
This spacious room consists of open-plan living and has 1 double bed and 1 single bed, with an en-suite bathroom. This room offers a well-equipped kitchen and a cosy lounge area, air-con, and a TV for media entertainment.
