LOCATION
We’re located in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. It’s easy to find us, but hard to leave.
How to get to Solitude
Allow 45 minutes for the journey from Pietermaritzburg to Solitude.
Lions River route:
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Take the Howick/Tweedie offramp from the N3.
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At the top of the off-ramp head towards Tweedie (not Howick), passing under a narrow tunnel bridge.
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At the T-juntion by the Zenex garage, turn right towards Lions River.
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After 5 kms, passing Thokans Cash Store, look for a left turn to Dargle/Impendle (and Hebron Haven). Take this left.
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Continue for 5 km, passing the Lions River Club and Lamtim, then take a left turn to Petrus Stroom (and Aird Country House).
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After 2.5 km at the T-Juntion by Corrie Lyn, turn right.
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After Barland farm you will see a left turn labelled Aird Country House. Take this left turn.
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After about 3 kms you will have passed Aird on your right. Soon after Aird, turn left into the farm track marked Solitude (Farm 33).
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Follow the signs to Solitude and follow the driveway through the pine trees to the cottages.
Bumpy shorter route:
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Take the Howick/Tweedie offramp from the N3.
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At the top of the off-ramp head towards Tweedie (not Howick), passing under a narrow tunnel bridge.
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At the T-junction (at the Zenex garage) turn left.
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After about 200 m turn right at the sign saying Petrus Stroom 8. This becomes a dirt road.
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Continue for about 11 kms until you see a left turn labelled Aird Country House. Take this left turn.
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After about 3 kms you will have passed Aird on your right. Soon after Aird, turn left onto the farm track marked Solitude (Farm 33).
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Follow the signs to Solitude and follow the driveway through the pine trees to the cottages.