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Sleeps 12 in 1 unit

^FromR 2800

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Pearly Beach Holiday House

Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Pearly Beach

10.9 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Pearly Beach house is a spacious self catering home, sleeping up to 12 guests on the Pearly Beach seafront, near Gansbaai, with 180 degree sea views and easy access to rock pools in front of house and two nearby beaches. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 22 in 9 units

^FromR 3100

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Sea Star Cliff

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in De Kelders

18.8 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Sea Star Cliff is a luxury lodge providing guest house accommodation in De Kelders, Gansbaai in the Overberg and Whale Coast region of the Western Cape. The luxuriously appointed guesthouse was designed and decorated with luxury in mind to create a... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Whale Cove A104

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in De Kelders

19.2 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Whale Cove A104 offers self catering apartment accommodation on the beachfront at De Kelders, Gansbaai in the Overberg and Whale Coast region in the Western Cape. Whale Cove A104 (sleeps 6) is a four-star rated, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom luxury apartment. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 21 in 9 units

^FromR 769.3

Per person, per night sharing

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Aire Del Mar Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Kleinbaai

19.2 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Aire Del Mar Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Gansbaai in the Overberg / Whale Coast region in the Western Cape. Aire del Mar is ideally situated in Kleinbaai (sometimes referred to as Van Dyks Bay) for the viewing of the Great Whi …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 4 in 1 unit

^FromR 1700

Entire place per night

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Ganders & Geese

Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in De Kelders

19.3 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Looking for a pet-friendly and child friendly getaway to the lovely town of De Kelders just outside Gansbaai? Our fully equipped self-catering house (Sleeps 4, maximum 6 with extra 2 "trundle" beds suitable for children in the lounge). …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House

Sleeps 6 in 3 units

^FromR 3500

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Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in De Kelders

19.8 km from Baardskeerdersbos

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in De Kelders, Gansbaai in the Overberg and Whale Coast in the Western Cape. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Baardskeerdersbos

Baardskeerdersbos is a tiny, characterful village tucked into a secluded valley near the southern coast of the Western Cape. Surrounded by rolling farmland, fynbos-covered hills and wide-open countryside, it has an unhurried atmosphere that makes it a delightful detour for travellers exploring the Overberg.

The unusual name is one of the village's greatest talking points. Baardskeerdersbos translates from Afrikaans as ‘barber's bush’ or ‘beard-shaving bush’. It is thought to refer to a local spider, the baboon spider, which was traditionally believed to shave the hair from people who slept near its burrow. Another explanation links the name to a plant whose hairy seed heads resemble a beard. Whatever its precise origin, the name has given the village a wonderfully eccentric identity.

Baardskeerdersbos is best experienced at a leisurely pace. Old cottages, farm buildings and quiet lanes reflect its rural heritage, while local artists and craftspeople have helped give the village a reputation for creativity. The annual Baardskeerdersbos Art Route, when held, brings together artists, musicians and visitors and turns the normally sleepy settlement into a lively cultural destination.

The surrounding countryside is equally appealing. Hiking, birdwatching and scenic drives reveal the remarkable diversity of the Cape Floristic Region, with fynbos carpeting the hills and flowering spectacularly in spring. Nearby conservation areas and farms provide opportunities to encounter the region's distinctive plant life and enjoy wide views towards the coast.

Baardskeerdersbos lies in the Overberg, an area renowned for its rugged mountains, wheatlands, fynbos and dramatic southern coastline. The village is within easy reach of places such as Gansbaai, De Kelders and the Walker Bay coast, making it possible to combine a visit with whale watching and coastal exploration during the appropriate season.

For travellers who enjoy unusual place names, rural charm and creative communities, Baardskeerdersbos is a memorable stop. Its quirky history, beautiful surroundings and relaxed village atmosphere make it one of the Overberg's more intriguing hidden corners.

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