Family-friendly vacation rentals in Barrydale

The River Studio | SOLAR POWER |Tree experience

A family-friendly studio located next to the river in one of Swellendam's residential neighbourhoods. The studio boasts magnificent views of the garden and an enormous rubber tree, creating a tranquil experience. You’ll have high-speed wifi and solar power, perfect for remote working. Want a not-so-in-town feel? Then this is the place for you. The studio is located a mere 5 min walk to the nearest supermarket/midtown and a 13 min walk to old town with quaint restaurants, shops and cafés.

Moon Cabin

Moon Cabin is nestled in the centre of Barrydale which rests beneath the majestic spires of the Langeberg mountain range. It's 3 streets from the local restaurants, shops and pubs. The Cabin is a separate guest house on a large green plot with the main house far away enough for guest's privacy. The Cabin is designed to be 'modern rustic' with beautiful light, modern appliances, comfortable beds and quiet serenity. We have wifi & a backup battery for running devices during loadshedding.

EcoTreehouse luxury off-grid cabin

Tucked into the lush Hermitage Valley just outside Swellendam, the EcoTreehouse is a peaceful off-grid cabin designed for comfort, simplicity, and connection to nature. It’s perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small families wanting to unplug without compromising on comfort. Wake to mountain views, fall asleep to frog-song, and soak under the stars in your private wood-fired hot tub. Swim, stargaze, wander the trails, or meet the horses — this land invites you to slow down.

Hermitage Huisies: Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is a stand alone century old farm cottage made postcard-perfect by the milieu of flowers, horses, green fields, dramatic mountains and adjacent farm dam. Newly redecorated, featuring a luxury double bed, two single beds and a sofa bed. Fireplace in the open plan living/kitchen area. Wi-Fi, TV and USB with movies! Outside Braai and seating. Saltwater swimming pool for summer free to all guests. Please enquire about private hot tubs for hire.

39 Steyn Street, Barrydale

A character cottage in a character town. Unwind in quirky Barrydale – a small country village three hours from Cape Town on the scenic R62. The perfect stopover en route to Oudtshoorn, the world-renowned Swartberg Pass and the beautiful Garden Route. While in easy walking distance of all shops and restaurants, our self-catering cottage is perfectly situated on the edge of the village. Relax in style and enjoy traditional Karoo hospitality.

Wild, off-the-grid, style & comfort solar-powered.

When we first opened our spot we were truly over the hills and far away... now the village has grown around us a bit, but the place can still feel pretty secluded. The architect-designed house mixes inside/outside space with plenty of room for family.. Explore wetland, river and the Langeberg mountains. With plenty of comforts this spot is paradise for children, dogs and a retreat for adults.

Wolverfontein Karoo: dWaenhuis

Lovingly restored historic barn on isolated farm at the foot of the Touwsberg. Luxury self catering with large open plan kitchen/lounge/dining and queen size separate bedroom. Exclusive use splash pool and shaded parking. Eskom power with solar backup to run the lights, plug points and wifi during loadshedding. Wolverfontein is the heart of the Klein Karoo.

Smitten Guest Cottage.

Smitten Guest Cottages is situated just outside the quant village of Bonnievale boasting beautiful views of the Langeberg Mountains. This cottage accommodates 4 people in 2 bedrooms, and offers an indoor Fireplace, Wood fired Hot Tub, built in Braai on the verandah as well as a firepit.

Reclusive cottage Suurbraak

Just outside of Swellendam, peacefully nestled at the foothills of the lush and beautiful Langeberg Mountains, lies the picturesque little town of Suurbraak. On the other side of the river, is the quaint self-catering cottage of Bibi and Peter.