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The Barracks

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#2 of 27 B&Bs / Inns in Colesberg
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15 17 d'Urban Row, Colesberg 9795, South Africa
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4,5 245 reviews
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  • Very good31%
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15 17 d'Urban Row, Colesberg 9795 South Africa See on map
AMENITIES
Free Internet
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
Family Rooms
3 Star accommodation
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free Internet
Free Parking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Hotel
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Tennis Court
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Hotel class
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
6
Price range
US$62 - US$80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Northern Cape > Colesberg
Nearby
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Overnight Stop

Rustic building with some quaint features, not to everyone’s taste but we liked it. Excellent food with fresh vegetables at dinner and wonderful sausages for breakfast, our compliments to the Chef. So lovely to be greeted on arrival with a glass of sherry and a...More

Thank Shirley W
Reviewed 1 week ago
Wonderful Overnight Stay!

We stayed at The Barracks on the weekend of the 8/9 September. What a wonderful stay! Mike was in communication with us most of the day via SMS, even asking us to let them know when we were 40mins away so they could warm the...More

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Thank robyn2106
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Great stay in the Karoo

We love The Barracks and have been going there for years, first with the previous owner and now with Mike and Annalie.They have one room with a walled in garden, which is ideal for our 3 Golden Retrievers.The room is well appointed with a king...More

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Thank albertkopp2017
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
the only place to stay in Colesberg

Thanks Mike and Annalie for another fantastic stop-over! We so enjoyed your amazing roast lamb dinner and of course breakfast was great in that it is prepared to order. The renovations have made The Barracks even better - we love your new bar. The sherry...More

Thank Adrienne E
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Historic and friendly

Last leg of an epic road trip found us at the Barracks. Friendly reception and beautiful big rooms stand out in my mind. Each room has a patio for sitting outside. Highly recommended with great location, breakfast and very friendly owners. Oh and a beautiful...More

Thank Dene D
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Dear Christine, Thank you for your question - apologies for the late reply it seems like my previous responses did not go through (internet technology - eish!!) We are enclosed by High palisade fencing, which gets locked... More
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"The family room sleeps 4 and its to the back of the house and completely seperate and private to the rest of..."
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