Located in Barrydale, 22 miles from Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, Karoo Art Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Normi
South Africa
Our accommodation was very good and the bonus
was it’s dog friendly. The staff were really nice and friendly.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is an authentic and contrasting natural space, conveniently located along Route 62, a mere 3.5 hours from Cape Town in the arid Little Karoo.
Barnard
United States of America
The service, the accommodations, the food, and ultimately the wildlife safari drives and guide were outstanding. Everything we wanted to see and more made the perfect 3 day experience a vacation to remember.
Offering free WiFi and a terrace, Blue Cow Barn - Boutique Farm is set in Barrydale. School is 2297 feet from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
Steve
United States of America
We had a lovely quiet family room for 3 which was perfect for us. We had a quick dip in the heated outdoor hot tub which was fun and an exquisite dinner at Mez karoo kitchen in Barrydale. Had a good sleep and were greeted by a friendly cat and dog in the morning.
Featuring free Wi-Fi, Sorgvry - House of Guests offers accommodations in Barrydale, midway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, and 29 mi from Swellendam.
Jessica
United States of America
Uwe and Carol have lovingly cultivated the amazing museum of a house, as well as gorgeous gardens. You could sit on the veranda all day. A short walk to first class restaurant (Mez) and friendly staffed shops. The Africa room has a great private terrace and direct access to two porches. We loved the magpies - and wished the Magpie art gallery had been open when we were there.
Offering a garden, The Cottage 39 Steyn offers accommodations in Barrydale. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Dave
South Africa
It was pieceful and relaxing. It was a good stepping stone for visiting that area of the R62. The hosts were helpful with suggestions for places to visit and for places to eat out.
Offering a restaurant, The Karoo Moon Motel is located in Barrydale. Free WiFi access is available. Each unit will provide you with private entrance, living and dining area and a courtyard.
Flee
United States of America
Comfortable and perfect for our small family. The design and attention to detail makes it a really unique and fun place to stay!! The owner was easily contactable for self check-in and very helpful with dinner suggestions. Then having a killer breakfast and amazing milkshakes right next door at Diesel and Creme - who could ask for more!
This Barrydale Boutique Hotel was the Best Hotel i have Ever...
This Barrydale Boutique Hotel was the Best Hotel i have Ever Stayed in on all my Roadtrips ! The Breakfast was Excellent an worth your Money ! The Previous Night we had our Dinner and was also Super Delicious ! Very Nice Large Rooms to sleep, and Also a Swimming Pool for you to Enjoy ! Very Friendly Managerr and Waiter Personel !!
I RECOMEND ALL TRAVELERS TO COME AND STAY HERE ! EVEN IF IT IS FOR ONE NIGHT ! YOU WONT BE SORRY !!
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
A beautiful town with so much to explore.
A beautiful town with so much to explore. For tourists s longer stay is advisable to see everything this lovely place has to offer. But it also offers perfect overnight stops when passing through. We recommend Barrydale Karoo Lodge. With an in-house pub and restaurant, you need nothing more.
monica
South Africa
8.0
Scored 8.0
Barrydale is a small town with a lot of potential.
Barrydale is a small town with a lot of potential. Wonderful artistic shops and drop in eateries. Amazing 2nd hand bookshop - new books also available - I couldn't leave!! Close to Warmwaterberg - a must for a visit, not far from Swellendam and Witsand - beautiful beach. Lovely walks in the hills around the village.
Ronelle
8.0
Scored 8.0
It is lovely, safe and quiet.
It is lovely, safe and quiet. Most of the restaurants close at 5pm, so don't expect to eat out at a nice restaurant. Fortunately the guest house we were staying at was spacious and comfortable, and so we made a plan to buy our own food and eat in. But seriously, going out to eat should be an option.
Candee
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Great little town when you turn off the main road and...
Great little town when you turn off the main road and explore a little. Wonderful, friendly people in all the places we visited.
Must visit the Karoo Art Hotel for a great meal, incredible staff and festive atmosphere.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
One of the highlights was the sense of peace and...
One of the highlights was the sense of peace and tranquillity we felt in this authentic ‘dorp’. The solitude of the town provided a serene backdrop, making our stay truly magical.
Exploring the town and its surroundings was a delightful adventure. Quaint local shops, friendly faces, and the simplicity of life in the Karoo made our stay truly authentic. My list of mandatory places to visit would be Diesel and Crème for their out-of-this-world milkshakes, The House of Books (a paradise for any bibliophile), The Karoo Art Hotel for coffee or a gin and the gorgeous décor and coffee shop ‘Die Langhuis’
This gem on the border of the Karoo has the potential to become an even more coveted destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in this unique South African landscape.
In summary, our time in this small town was a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of big city life.
Outfall clean, spacious, and with everything you could need - thoughtfully set out with information about Barrydale and the surrounding area, a lovely terrace for morning tea/evening wine, a sunny garden with braii, and the actual birdsong and peace and quiet amidst the mountains was fantastic.
The bed was so big and incredibly comfy, shower fab and also a wood burning fire for chilly nights. Can’t recommend it more for a peaceful stay.
I can’t say enough good things about this gem of a place. The decor, attention to detail, and general vibe of the Karoo Moon House was incredible. It was a real shame we couldn’t stay longer - it would have been a perfect long weekend. We also really appreciated the little extras that were provided in the house. We would come back to Barrydale just to stay here!
The friendliness of the hostess was lovely. The scenery was outstanding. What was really wonderful was the restaurant and the pleasure of having breakfast which was amazing by the way, on a wood deck overlooking a dam teeming with bird life and watching weaver birds building their nests.
The evening braai was in a great peaceful area just outside the cottage.
The Karoo Art 🖼️ Hotel just has to be the epicentre of the Karoo magnetic force field of great karma and to swim in a mountain stream that has passed through a million year old natural filtration process. The breakfast was excellent 👌🏻 & I stayed there as it is dog friendly plus they hosted a special musical event!
Such a charming cottage.
It’s small - only suitable for a couple or close friends who are happy to share a bed (but from memory they do say this) but TOTALLY charming.
Beautiful decor and a lovely swimming pool (that you share with the hosts) and a perfect base to explore Barrydale.
Great location that affords both privacy but also easy access to main street and the roads in and out of Barrydale
The room was clean and well-furnished which was great to come to after a long day's drive. Bertus is a great host who works hard to ensure guests are well taken care of.
Beautifully refurbished Lodge in a great location just outside Barrydale. Our room was lovely, really private, quiet and very comfortable. The owner, Eugene, and the staff were great, and facilitated a meal for us on our second night when everywhere else was closed. Thank you all.
Such a fun, eclectic spot. Full of antiques. We loved it. Conveniently located beside the Diesel and Crème Restaurant, open for Breakfast and Lunch. Their Chia Latte was the best we have ever had. They recommended the Mez Karoo Kitchen for dinner…it was excellent as well.
The peace and tranquility of the location on a fruit farm. We loved the walks through the orchards.
Close proximity to town and restaurants. Our host Yvonne was really wonderful and very helpful with local knowledge. The cottage was amazing and well equipped.
Beautifully decorated home and garden. Our host, Uwe, was so friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and information about Barrydale. We loved the homemade bread offered for breakfast. This is truly a classy place in Rural South Africa.
Rustic chic! Decor so beautifully done. Very rustic, but with modern finishes on the important things like bathroom, bedding, towels (all of good quality). Walking distance from all the shops and restaurants in Barrydale
Newly renovated. Looks absolutely amazing inside now. The rooms were really clean, spacious and super comfortable. Would have no hesitation recommending this Karoo Lodge to other people.
Really enjoyed meeting and chatting with the host, Nicola. She also reserved a table at the local hotel without us requesting this. We enjoyed a wonderful meal as a result.
the owner is just amazing, what a lovely lady, stunning house, great location, she even booked us in at a great restaurant so that was a great service.
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