Karoo Art Hotel 4 Star, Barrydale
About the Hotel
Rooms with Backstories
The Karoo Art Hotel offers rooms with distinct themes. The Baines room features art prints of Thomas Baine and a mural by Mandy Brockbank, plus a balcony with a view of vineyards and an olive grove. The Peacock room features hand-painted stripes by Shaun Daniel and artwork by Mandy Brockbank. The Ostrich room includes a Victorian ball and claw bath. The Garden Suite features a lounge, a fireplace, a courtyard, and a gazebo; it is dog-friendly. The Dog Box, also dog-friendly, includes a kitchenette and a patio separated from the gardens.
Brandy and Bagel starts
The Joseph Barry Brandy Distillery is near the hotel for brandy tasting. The hotel offers a breakfast room with an AGA cooker. Guests can get coffee and New York bagels via the Birrydale 365 swim club. A Melvill & Moon coffee set comes along for the trip. Derek prepares slow-cooked menu items, such as oxtail and lamb curry, to take home.
Activities and Excursions
The Karoo Art Hotel provides activities, including a mindful hike with Francois Beer beneath the Langeberg Mountain ranges. Doris Day offers history walks. Graham Abbott conducts analogue photography workshops. Alan Hardaker leads cycling events, and Rick coordinates rides. Flora Cameron guides Fynbos walks that may end with a gin tour at Kenny Scheepers' Metanoia distillery. The hotel offers trips in Land Rover Defenders to Tradouw Pass. Guests can visit the Joseph Barry Brandy Distillery, Joubert Tradauw Private Cellar, and Metanoia Gin distillery.
Location and Landmarks
The Karoo Art Hotel is near the Barrydale Dutch Reformed Church, Hardys Memories of Africa African Art and Curios, The Crystal Labyrinth, Tradouw Pass, and Magpie Gallery. It is within walking distance of Die Land Huise country store, Moreson Antiques, Barrydale Hand Weavers, and The House of Books. The hotel is near the Joseph Barry Brandy Distillery.
Art and Event Services
The Karoo Art Hotel provides a private cinema in the rafters of a historic hall. The hotel offers space for events and has a historic bar. The Bialanti Ballroom is available, and Charl Barry curates movie screenings. The hotel can coordinate weddings.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
