View of the Appelhuis stone cottage

The Appelhuis, once used as storage shed for harvested apples, has been beautifully restored into a self-catering stone cottage. The Appelhuis is located on a working fruit farm 6km outside Barrydale on the farm Doornrivier and nestled in between the orchards. In season and on request our guests may pick of the freshest fruit for their enjoyment while taking a leisurely walk through the orchards.

The cottage has two double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms and another two single beds in the open plan living area and sleeps a maximum of seven. The cottage has a fully equipped open plan kitchen, a comfortable living and patio area with breathtaking views of the farm and surrounding mountains from which to watch starry nights. An outside braai area ensures that you’ll leave with fond memories of conversation with friends and family. The cottage is fully equipped and includes patio furniture, DSTV (bring own smartcard), dvd player, bath and shower, bedding and towels, fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and under floor heating for the cooler winter nights. If privacy, relaxation and outdoor activities are what you are after, then the Appelhuis is for you.

When in season, a bowl of fresh fruit along with flowers picked from Yvonne and Anna’s garden await you. After awakening to the sound of birds; enjoy the early morning sun and breakfast on the front patio. Guests are encouraged to explore the farm and enjoy the pleasures of the veld and fynbos, abundant birdlife, small wild mammals, and off course the tranquil setting. You might want embrace the crisp mornings with a refreshing jog, cycle to town or if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous go for a hike to Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. In summer you’ll be able to cool off in the dam and if you’re lucky you might even catch fresh water bass!

The Appelhuis is a five minute drive to town, where you can eat and browse among a variety of Barrydale restaurants, deli’s (11 of which is open during the day and 2 at night) and shops, explore the charming little town or simply pop into the grocery store and buy ingredients to prepare a scrumptious meal back at the cottage. We are a convenient 15 min. drive from a hotwater spring (which allows day visitors), to relax aching muscles after an active day.