Live in the Anna-Jordaan Bar On November 7 @ 7pm: MURDER BALLADS And other less cheerful cadences from the Afrikaans poetic archives
All The Arts Of The Karoo Art Hotel
Yes it's an art hotel. South Africa's most celebrated. But then there are all the other arts; The art of the welcome, the art of the bar, the dining room, the bedrooms, the beautiful public spaces, the secluded getaway spots, the wood fired ovens, the coffee, the conversation, the To Do list and more.
Hotel Blog
Murder Ballads with Chris Du Plessis
Thu October 31, 2024
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The Art of the Perfect December Stay
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Escape to the Karoo Art Hotel this December for a unique festive getaway, where art, comfort, and countryside charm create an unforgettable experience.
Cathy Milner's Art of inspiring Artists
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"Drawing is not what one sees, but what one can make others see." ~ Degas
Reflecting on Anais Ninn's brief for the bar on the eve of our writers week
Thu July 25, 2024
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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 Wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
Thu July 25, 2024
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Karoo Art Hotel Recognised as a Traveller-Favourite Hotel
Reflections on 'owning the hotel'. Jacques and Tara show the way re the Art of a Barrydale wedding
Sat March 23, 2024
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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.
The night Beezy Bailey blew in
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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.
Upcoming Highlights
Street Party: High 5 to 2025
When the town of Barrydale unites to celebrate the year and ring in the new, we close the streets off and have one massive party
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