Location: South Africa » Western Cape » BarrydaleBarrydaleBarrydale is situated on Route 62 in the Western Cape Barrydale situated on Route 62 in the Western Cape lies between 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 Tradouws Pass meets the R62 from Worcester, Robertson and Montagu. Founded in 1882 by the Barry family of Swellendam, and nestling in the folds of the Langeberg Mountains, Barrydale is renowned for it’s vygies (mesembrayanthenums), brandy, peaches, apples, pears and apricots. The town can be approached from three directions: From the Overberg and the Garden Route via the magnificent Tradouw Pass. From Montagu and the fertile Tradouw Valley or from Oudtshoorn over the starkly beautiful Klein Karoo. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Montagu 66 km, Swellendam (via Suurbraak) 43 km, Oudtshoorn 176 km. Altitude: 420 m above sea level. Average Rainfall: 300 mm annually. Average Temperatures Summer 32 °c; Winter 20°c. Banks: Absa HISTORICAL VIEWS Dutch Reformed Church NATURE Poortjieskloof Dam On the road to Montagu. Tradouw Pass This breathtaking pass with it’s steep crags, deep gullies, stunning rock formations, winter waterfalls and secluded swimming pools will take you to Swellendam and the Garden Route. ATTRACTIONS Annual Events Tradouw Half Marathon A 32 km run between Zuurbraak and Barrydale through Tradouw Pass in October. Barrydale Wine Cellars Produces excellent wines and brandy Warmwaterberg Spa Natural springs supply the warm and recuperative waters that fill the pools and baths of the well known spa. Accommodation facilities consist of chalets, rondavels and a caravan park. ACTIVITIES Fishing Poortjieskloof Dam 
  
Accommodation in and around Barrydale Sandy's Place accommodation in Barrydale
Barrydale is the perfect destination, or stopover, for visitors wishing to unwind and relax far removed from the stresses and strains of city life. Sandy's Place offers 3 individually fully equipped luxury self-catering flats in a safe enviroment... More
 Greenman Cottage accommodation in Barrydale
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 The Bikestop B&B accommodation in Barrydale
The Bikestop B&B has been restored, beautifully furnished, and caters for bed and breakfast guests in two en-suite bedrooms, both with showers and Victorian baths. The garden, behind the B&B, has lovely views of the surrounding Warmwaterberg ... More
Kleindoorn Guest House accommodation in Barrydale
It is a compete farmhouse with 3 rooms - 2 double rooms and one single, with twin beds. There is also a "stoepkamer" where there is another single bed. We can also offer extra matresses for children if necessary. Comfortable, affordable fa... More
 Klipbok Adventures & Self Catering accommodation in Barrydale
Comfortable self-catering accommodation for 8 people, in the foothills of the Langberg mountains. Taste the award winning wines and try the export-quality fruits grown in the area.Fully equipped self-catering farm house accommodation on working fruit... More
 Lentelus accommodation in Barrydale
Barrydale, like other Little Karoo towns, is enclosed by mountains and wide plateaus. Passes that provide access, are steeped in history and provide breathtaking views.Lentelus Farm , off Route 62, invites guests to experience a luxurious stay on a f... More
 Eenboom Game Farm accommodation in Barrydale
ABOUT EEN BOOM …. The farm’s registered name is Vlakterand, but locals have for centuries referred to it as Eenboom, a name it derived from a very big and ancient old blue gum tree that was visible for miles aro... More
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