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 ( Previous 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 house from Joan and Terri and have owned the house since then. The main shop is now the lounge and dining room with a fireplace where friends get together on cold winter nights enjoying good conversation . Denis and Leon continue to run a fine homely establishment and have built up a very good reputation over the past 20 years and guests keep returning to experience the magic of Barrydale and their home away from home.

TRADOUW GUEST HOUSE

Six Cosy private standard bedrooms two queen bedded opening onto large beautiful established gardens each with its own private patio, and four bedrooms opening onto a delightful vine covered courtyard.A birdlovers,gardeners and artists haven.

Tradouw Guesthouse one of Barrydale's oldest historical buildings dating back to the late 1800's when it served as the local general dealers store is a little gem conveniently located in a quiet part of Barrydale. Leon and Denis the owners  since 1997 invite overnight travellers, to share their  interesting home situated away from the roar of the traffic passing though Barrydale on the now famous and well known Route 62

Although this grand old lady is a little rough around the edges, step back in time when you enter their home away from  home  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.  Be amazed at what is behind the guesthouse, delightful small vine covered courtyard with steps leading up to beautiful large gardens. Their home offers a relaxed, informal, laid back  and tranquil atmosphere  with awesome views over Barrydale and the Langeberg Mountains. The interior and bedrooms are full of old memorabilia, including various old valve radio grams, radios and a collection of  records inluding 78's that they have collected together over the past 22 years. The decor is eclectic, colourful and interesting with fine pieces of old oregon and yellowood furniture.

There are six standard shower en-suite bedrooms, four bedrooms form part of the main house, a National Heritage Building and were the store rooms for the Trading Store.Two have double beds and two each have two single beds.These rooms open onto a large vine covered courtyard. The other two private garden rooms have queen beds and each have their own private patio. These open onto a large informal garden, where there is an abundance of bird life.

The large guest lounge with fire place has various board games and a collection of books to keep one entertained in the evenings, or you can relax on the front patio and watch Barrydale's life pass by at a snails pace. 

We do not have a pool, however guests can swim in awsome natural rock pools in The Tradouw Pass a short 7km drive from the house. Warmwaterberg resort with both a swimming pool and natural hot spring pools is a short 22km drive. En route guests can visit Ronnies Sex Shop. In town there is The Dung Beetle Bar where one can enjoy a drink and take a dip in their pool.

After running Tradouw for some 19 years, we have found that some guests do not wish to have breakfast, as such we have decided to quote for bed only and offer a optional breakfast served until 9am.This gives the guests more flexability should they wish to sleep in and have a later breakfast at one of the many fine establishments on The Route 62, or leave very early in the morning and of course this option suites guests travelling on a budget. 

We no longer do evening meals as there are a few restaurants open in the evenings, all individual and serving great food.

Contact us now to reserve your stop over or relaxing longer break in Barrydale! We look forward to welcoming you.