Accommodation in Barrydale, Western Cape |
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Dandelion House | Barrydale | Bed & Breakfast | |
Greenman Cottage | Barrydale | Bed & Breakfast | |
Kleindoorn | Barrydale | Self-catering | |
Klipbok Adventures & Self Catering | Barrydale | Self-catering | |
Lentelus | Barrydale | Bed & Breakfast | |
Sandy's Place | Barrydale | Self-catering | |
Sunrise Hills - Orca Farm | Barrydale | Self-catering | |
The Barrydale Hotel | Barrydale | Hotel / Lodge | |
The Bikestop B&B | Barrydale | Bed & Breakfast | |
Three Acres/Green Gables | Barrydale | Self-catering | |
Tradouw Guesthouse | Barrydale | Bed & Breakfast |
Barrydale Barrydale is situated between two extremes. On the one side is the beautiful and fertile Tradouw Valley and on the other side you are faced with the stark and semi-arid Klein Karoo. These striking contrasts are experienced in a distance of 10km. Two scenic drives will bring you to Barrydale. The N2 through Caledon and bypassing Swellendam, turning off onto the R324 after Buffelsjags via the Tradouws Pass. Barrydale is nestled at the foot of the Majestic Langeberge, in the Tradouw Valley, where the northern exit of the Tradus Pass meets the R62 from Worcester, Robertson and Montagu.The spectacular Tradouw Pass was constructed by convict labour, under the supervision of Thomas Bain. It was completed in 1873. Tradouw is derived from the Khoisan word meaning path of the maidens The path linked the Klein Karoo to the seaward side of the Langeberg mountains.The modern pass is unsurpassed for its beauty in this region. Ruins of blockhouses dating back to the Anglo/Boer war can still be found in the pass. Historical architecture abounds in the village, with houses dating back to the early 1800's. Nagmaalhuise small house built especially for those farmers traveling from far and wide to join in Holy Communion, have been restored and even converted in B&B's. For the lovers of nature Barrydale offers unsurpassed vistas of mountains. Hills and valleys are covered in flowers during spring and summer. Pleasant walks along footpaths in the semi-arid Klein Karoo to more adventurous climbs in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountain will take the hiker to places of beauty and tranquility. The fruit harvesting season starts mid December and carries on until March, bringing with it an abundance of sun-ripened peaches, apricots, plums, apples and grapes, that is exported under the Cape Fruit label. Tourism Bureau Major Attractions Barrydale Wine Cellar: Wine sales and tasting Day hikes and swim in the kloof Theatre/entertainment/nightlife Ronnie's Sex Shop: Pub Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve: Day walks, overnight trails, cycle route |