Arrived at my overnight stopover very late due to roadworks on the Van Rhyn's Pass which delayed me by at least an hour and a half. But at least I arrived in time to unpack my overnight things just before it got dark.
@ludwigsdiana Thank you so much. I have enjoyed this dog friendly accommodation on this farm for a good few years now, but I suspect I might not travel this route again for a while because of the necessary roadworks on Van Rhyns Pass, and the shocking state of the roads on the Free State and Gauteng side of Britstown. I think I will try the N1 going home again instead.