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Barrydale, Western Cape


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Barrydale ravelling from Cape Town along the N1, turn off at Worcester and travel through Robertson. Take the R62 to Barrydale which is situated in a little valley. The area offers very good hiking and the Tradouw Wine Cellars are worth visiting. The Tradouw Pass links Barrydale to the Garden Route.

Swimming at the secluded cool waterfalls and pools in the Tradouw pass Guided walks in the surrounding mountains and to the local San bushman caves.


Accommodation.
Greenman Cottage Greenman Cottage
1 Keerbom Street, Barrydale; Tel: 028 572-1685; Greenman@intecom.co.za; personalised accommodation in en-suite double bedrooms with private lounge. Picnic hampers are available to go hiking in the mountains or visiting the local hot springs. Local wines can be purchased, and you can make trips to local wine and fruit farms.

Tradouw Guest House & Restaurant
46 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale; Tel: 028 572-1434; Fax: 028 572-1434; situated in the heart of the Klein Karoo, gay owned Victorian guest house with 6 en-suite cottages; dinner by requests; charming hosts, well worth a visit. Near the dramatic Tradouw Pass. Great view of the mountains.



GETTING AROUND
  • Barrydale
  • Beaufort West
  • Betty's Bay
  • Bonnievale
  • Citrusdal
  • Darling
  • Franschhoek
  • George
  • Hermanus
  • Koringberg
  • Knysna
  • Ladismith
  • Montagu
  • Mosselbay
  • Piketberg
  • Plettenberg Bay
  • Prince Albert
  • Robertson
  • Simon's Town
  • Stellenbosch
  • Tulbagh
  • Wilderness

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