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We look forward to a late September return of the recipes from Cranemere farm near Pearston Graaff Reinet. It's all part of our ongoing celebration of the Art of Karoo cooking.

Klein Karoo Winter Special - Enjoy a winter getaway of peace, tranquility and the home away from home hospitality of the Karoo Art Hotel.

After an iconic visit by Bobby Kennedy to Stellenbosch University's Simonsberg residence in 1966 they started calling themselves 'Die Withuis'. The name has stuck. When Die Withuis alumni (76-80) visited us we followed suite with our own name change.

Barrydale to Heidelburg and back via the Tradouw Pass (98km) is the perfect training ride to put miles in the legs while earning points with your non riding partner

One of the joys of owning SA's leading Art Hotel is the grand parade of fascinating people who pass this way. And here comes the blues legend Doc Maclean to etch another memory into the hand hewn beams that seperate the bar from the Barrydale room above. This is one night when the sound of the bar below wont be an issue - it's Doc's room

The Barrydale Poetry Club staged a homage to the Scottish poet Robbie Burns. There were some brilliant readings of Robbie Burn's work by members of the club and Derek and the kitchen did a magnificent job of the prep of the Haggis which was the feature of traditional Burns night menu.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festive cheer!

Live in the Anna-Jordaan Bar On November 7 @ 7pm: MURDER BALLADS And other less cheerful cadences from the Afrikaans poetic archives

Escape to the Karoo Art Hotel this December for a unique festive getaway, where art, comfort, and countryside charm create an unforgettable experience.

Critically acclaimed virtuoso guitarist and singer Moodship (aka Gary Thomas) is touring South Africa next month and will be performing at the Karoo Art Hotel for the first time.

A chilled ride through 6 glorious farms with many an out

It's an Art hotel. But is it an Art bar ? The thoughts of Anais Ninn the famous mid 19th century writer and author of an outrageously erotic personal diary that shocked society gave us some direction.

Karoo Art Hotel Recognised as a Traveller-Favourite Hotel

It took many nights out and at least two World Cup finals, but Greg Bax has invented the cure for any hangover.

Prior to kick-off our distinguished rugby panel will discuss this important fixture.

The highly anticipated reopening of the cycle loop.

The myth, the legend, the one and only Jack Parow will be performing at the Karoo Art Hotel on July 5 at 9pm.

From the 5 to 7 July the Stormers coach takes the baton once more to conduct a weekend of his own spectacular design.

It was our first proper wedding since taking over this fine establishment, but the wait was definitely worthwhile. Jacques Du Plessis from Mr Cat & the Jackal and Tara Bakkes, creative at Jumpin' the Gun, hosted the most incredible wedding with the liveliest crowd ever. They definitely owned the space.

We have the luck of hosting a celebrated avant garde artist out of the blue - correction, out of the dead of night. And Angel the hotel cat gets herself immortalised on the hotel 'quote of the day' sandwich board.