Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse is uniquely - and spectacularly - situated
on one of the largest wheat and sheep farms in South Africa’s beautiful
Western Cape region.
The Elandskloof mountains tower behind the farm's
own Nature Reserve, a South African Natural Heritage Site which
preserves 4000hectres of the Cape’s famous shrubland vegetation, known
as West Coast Renosterveld.
The late Victorian farmhouse has been meticulously restored, and each
room professionally and individually decorated with stylish fabrics and
family antiques. The four double rooms have en-suite bathrooms with
luxuriously deep ball-and-claw bathtubs, and are supplied with
toiletries specially created for Bartholomeus Klip.
A separate suite
looks out from its own verandah over the fynbos and up to the mountains.
The warm welcome, friendly service and highly-praised food are part of
the Bartholomeus Klip experience, with a team of chefs producing the
gourmet meals.
However, self-catering is an option at the recently opened Wild Olive
House, sited away from the main house, which has accommodation for
groups of friends or families of up to eight.
The house has a leafy
outdoor living area, private swimming pool and adjoining cottage, and is
bright, charming and elegantly comfortable. Guests are taken on game
drives twice daily through the reserve to see many different sorts of
buck, including eland, springbok and black wildebeest, as well as zebras
from the world-famous Quagga Project, and a great variety of
wildflowers in the springtime.
The working farm has extensive wheatlands and large flocks of sheep, as
well as an impressive 45-strong breeding herd of disease-free Cape
buffalo. Apart from exploring the farm and the reserve, activities at
Bartholomeus Klip include guided walks, mountain-biking, bird-watching,
windsurfing on the dam, swimming in the salt-water pool with its
marvellous views, and peacefully relaxing in the extensive gardens.
PO Box 36
Hermon
7308
Western Cape
South Africa
Phone: +27 22 448 1087
Fax: +27 86 604 4321
Email: info@bartholomeusklip.com
Website: http://bartholomeusklip.com
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