Tradouw Guesthouse

History

The Tradouw Guesthouse named after Tradouws Pass, was built around 1899 with its quaint sash windows and wooden floors.The house used to be the local Trading Store owned by a Mr Van Tonder providing provisions to the locals and farmers in Barrydale.The Anglo - Boer War broke out in 1899 and only ended in 1902 and as such, the house was built at a very important stage in the history of South Africa. The local school later used the house as a boarding house for young girls.  In 1989 lifelong partners Terri and Joan ( Now owners of the quirky and delightful Jam Tarts Restaurant) bought the house and opened up Barrydale's first Bed and Breakfast and Backpackers. Leon and Denis also lifelong partners relocated from Durban in 1997 and bought the guesthouse from Joan and Terri and have owned the house since then. The main shop is now the lounge and dining room of the guesthouse with an open stone fireplace where friends get together on cold winter nights enjoying good conversation and great wines from the region. The adjacent room which was once used as the local haberdashery is now a private bar called "McCavities", where guests can enjoy sundowners. Denis and Leon continue to run a fine homely establishment and have built up a very good reputation over the past 17years and guests keep returning to experience the magic of Barrydale and The Tradouw Guesthouse

Country Garden Bed and Breakfast -Heaven in The Little Karoo on Route 62

The Tradouw Guest House, one of Barrydale's oldest historical buildings dating back to the late 1800's is a little gem conveniently located just off the now famous, scenic Route 62  in the Little Karoo. Partners Leon and Denis have been the owners of Tradouw Guesthouse, one of the first bed and breakfast's in Barrydale, since 1997. They offer travellers accommodation in true country style in their interesting  home situated in a quiet part of the main street of the village.  

Guests can look forward to a relaxing, quiet, and peaceful stay in a rural country setting away from the busy town centre, but within walking distance to various restaurants and coffee shops.

Leon and Denis have created a nostalgic haven to stay in on your journey between Cape Town en route to Oudsthoon, Prince Albert, Knysna and further along the 'Garden Route' towards the Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape and into the Great Karoo. The house offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere with beautiful gardens and awesome views over Barrydale and the Langeberg Mountains. The decor is eclectic yet colourful and interesting with fine pieces of old oregon and yellowood furniture. There are six standard comfortable bedrooms, two with queen size beds set in the large private gardens at the back of the house away from the street, and four bedrooms, two double beds and two twin bedded opening onto a vine covered courtyard with water feature,all available for overnight stops, weekend stays or longer breaks.

There is a lounge with open fire place and a quaint private pub exclusively for the guests called "McCavities" with record player, piano, TV and various board games to keep one entertained inside, outside under the vines, or on our cool front patio watching Barrydale life pass by. Enjoy a game of patanque in our extended gardens opposite the house or relax in our Native American Red Indian Medicine Wheel Gardens.

There is no swimming pool at the Guesthouse, however guests can take a drive into the Tradouws Pass and swim in natural rock pools or visit Warmwaterberg Hot Springs which is about 25km from Barrydale on The Route 62.

Contact us now to reserve your  bed and breakfast stopover or relaxing longer break in Barrydale! We look forward to welcoming you.