Time to get on the saddle

When was the last time you got on the saddle, went for a ride and gathered moments of countryside beauty along the way? Someone once told his friend: “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you may need to be forced to make time for your illness.” So get out there, if you can!…

Celebrate Youth Day during June in Oudtshoorn

Every country’s future is only as good as the quality, care and investment in the youth of that country. South Africa’s youth has amazing potential and we want to call on parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and mentors in our youth’s lives, to pursue being intentional with the razing of children entrusted in your care. It…

What people are saying….

Thank you for your kind feedback Debra! It was an absolute pleasure to host you at Berluda. Looking for a place to stay in South Africa, the Garden Route, the Klein Karoo, Route 62 or Oudtshoorn? Take a look online at our various accommodation options, facilities, things to do and testimonials. We look forward to…

Make learning fun during the school holidays.

Are you a parent that believes that your child’s education goes beyond what schools can offer your child? Then we want to share some good news with you! During the School holidays, we are offering free tours at Berluda for children under 12 accompanied by 2 paying parents. Yes, treat yourself and treat your child…

Easter weekend: last minute cancellation

Ready to wake up and see sunrises like this on your morning walks? Ready to relax in luxury self-catering accommodation with beautifully decorated rooms and en-suite bathrooms with large showers and jacuzzi’s? We have just had a last-minute cancellation of two units that will not be available for long, so make sure you make your…

Your dream weekend at Berluda

Still wondering: “should I stay or should I go?” (cue intro to English punk rock band the Clash…) Let’s help. For this weekend of 19-22 March 2021 only, we will let you stay for 3 nights and you only have to pay for 2! Yes, that’s right. But do not hesitate. We only have the…

Connection and reflection

A late afternoon cup of tea with a special friend, or an early morning walk with the dogs or simply getting some afternoon sun on your skin: these are all simple ways we get to re-connect and reflect, not only with ourselves, but also with nature and with each other. Hope you get to have…

The things that matter most

What has ultimate value and worth in your life? What really matters to you? If you had a week left to live, what would you do? Perhaps time becomes your greatest commodity. Perhaps relationships becomes your greatest currency. And perhaps memories becomes your greatest legacy. Whatever you value, may you find time to affirm those…

A journey to the soul

They say the road through the Klein Karoo is a long and winding road through the soul… In our case, that road is the R62, winding gently through the beautiful towns of Worcester, Robertson, Ashton, Montagu, Barrydale, Ladismith, Calitzdorp, and eventually Oudshoorn. We call it Route 62 and one of our favorite ways to connect…

When last did you wake up to this?

Berluda lies in the Schoemanshoek Valley, which forms part of a larger community that includes hundreds of disadvantaged households. Apart from alcohol abuse, there is also a high rate of unemployment, as well as abuse in many other forms, that children in this community often have to endure. It is in the light of this…