ABOUT US
Nestled in the heart of Barrydale, Doorways offers a serene retreat where comfort meets modernity. With its cozy guest house rooms featuring private bathrooms, breathtaking views of the garden or mountains, and a plethora of amenities designed for relaxation and convenience, this hotel promises an unforgettable stay. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while soaking in the picturesque landscape, or unwinding in the evening amid tranquil surroundings. At Doorways, every detail is curated for your comfort and enjoyment.
“At first encounter the Karoo may seem arid, desolate and unforgiving, but to those who know it, it is a land of secret beauty and infinite variety.”
― Eve Palmer, The Plains of Camdeboo: The Classic Book of the Karoo
THE GUESTHOUSE
Situated in a small vineyard next to a stream, Doorways offers comfortable accommodation for up to six people in three en suite rooms. The rooms are arranged “motel style” each with a separate entrance onto a common deck. There are two queen en suite rooms - one with a bath and shower and one with a shower only. The king room provides a self-catering option. This room is en suite with a shower and bath.
In addition there is a common area with a TV, bean-to-cup coffee machine, microwave with a grill function, a small fridge and crockery and cutlery for a picnic style meal. All rooms are non-smoking, and we request that smokers please do so outside, away from the bedrooms.
Doorways is situated in a rural area and is within walking distance of all the restaurants, gift shops and the town centre. Doorways is pet friendly by arrangement - small to medium size dogs are welcome. We do have two dogs on the property and the river is not fenced.
OUR SERVICES
TEA & COFFEE IN ROOMS
FREE PARKING
SCENIC VIEWS
NON-SMOKING ROOMS
WI-FI
PET FRIENDLY
ROOMS
The king room (or 2 single beds if requested) has limited self catering options within the room. It is en suite with a shower and bath. The kitchenette is equipped with a bar fridge, induction plate and a combination microwave/grill/convection oven suitable for simple meal preparation.
Amenities
Shower
Bath
Fridge
Microwave
Induction Plate
Essential Toiletries
Hairdryer
Heating & Cooling
Electric Blanket
Fan
Parking & Access
Private Entrance
Rates
From R 975
per night (sleeps 2)
The double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bath. The unit offers 1 queen bed.
Amenities
Shower
Bath
Essential Toiletries
Hairdryer
Heating & Cooling
Electric Blanket
Fan
Parking & Access
Private Entrance
Rates
From R 850
per night (sleeps 2)
The double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 queen bed.
Amenities
Shower
Essential Toiletries
Hairdryer
Heating & Cooling
Electric Blanket
Fan
Parking & Access
Private Entrance
Rates
From R 850
per night (sleeps 2)
*Please note that the rooms do not have air conditioning. A TV is available to the guests in the common room with DSTV. There are no braai facilities to.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
OUR STORY
When retirement was looking like a possibility, Kevin and I took a road trip and fell in love with Barrydale as we came over the hill from the parched Karoo landscapes (as one does) - seeing a little oasis settled neatly into the valley. We both love the harsh, breathtaking landscapes of the Karoo, and we both love the fynbos floral kingdom, having spent some time in Pringle Bay. So here was the perfect spot - on the cusp of the Fynbos and Karoo, offering peace and tranquility.
We bought some land planted with Merlot grapes and waited till the time was right. We built Doorways and moved into our new home 8 years ago. Kevin has since transformed the garden and Doorways has seen many friends, family members and strangers-who-leave-as-friends staying over and breathing in our fresh air and tranquility.
My remarkable Grandmother and Grandfather built an annex onto their farm house in the Northern Cape called "Doorways". They hosted and homed many a weary traveller and loads of family and friends in the annex - hospitality was one of their many strengths. I chose the name "Doorways" for our new home in honour of the original - hoping to offer the same "home-from-home" to those who choose to visit us here in our special piece of paradise.
