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As a city dweller and designer, I have kept returning to Karoo Art Hotel every year over 10yrs as a home away from home. She is old fashioned and has a lot of old world charm where the staff have become like familiar friends. It’s a place where I can wind down from the demons of pristinity so prevalent in today’s expectations of modern man to feel more at ease and relaxed amongst other guests looking for the same thing…almost like an early traveller from my grandfathers time. Each room/suite has its own theme woven into decor and linen and each day housekeeping will leave you arriving to a freshly made up bed and clean bathroom after breakfast. The swimming pool area nestled into a lush planted surrounding is perfect on hot summer days when you just want to relax with a crossword puzzle and a g&t in the afternoon without anywhere to go. The quiet low lit streets are incredible at night and after one of Derek’s incredible dinners, I’ll always take a walk to meet the friendly companion Zorro along the way while crickets chirp to break the deafening silent surroundings. Everytime I leave I know it will only be for a brief moment…thank you for doing what you do KAH!

A wonderful stay at the quirky Karoo Art Hotel - full of character and art, we stayed in the very comfortable Garden Suite which had its own patio area. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and the staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended as a perfect base to explore Barrydale.