The Victorian farmhouse is situated in a spectacular landscape of mountains and spreading farmlands, just over an hour away from Cape Town. There is an important nature reserve of 4 500 hectares (11 000 acres) as well as wheat and sheep farming operations on another 2 000 hectares (5 000 acres) of arable land.

Activities include game drives through the natural fynbos veld, where many species of antelope are to be seen, walks, bike rides, birdwatching, canoeing and flyfishing on the lake, and visits to nearby attractions such as Tulbagh, Riebeek Kasteel, Wellington, Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, all of which are surrounded by winelands.

Food is taken very seriously and the cooking at Bartholomeus Klip has a deservedly high reputation. The kitchen is staffed by professional chefs who make imaginative use of local produce.

The farmhouse has been restored to the highest standards of comfort and decorated by the owners, working with a well-known interior designer from Cape Town and using family pieces from their own collection. A separate building down by the lake makes a scenic venue for weddings and small conferences. It has an upstairs sitting room and balcony with a view over the water which makes a magical setting for sundowners.

A large shady verandah runs around the house, which is surrounded by extensive gardens with old oaks and quiet corners for reading and relaxing. A large salt-water swimming pool has a deck and wonderful views up to the mountains and over the farmlands.

Inside the main farmhouse building there are three sitting rooms and a light and airy conservatory-style dining room. Sleeping accommodation is in four double bedrooms, each with bathroom.

There is a suite outside, a few steps from the farmhouse, with bedroom, large bathroom with separate shower, sitting area and television.

All the rooms are decorated with sophisticated floral fabrics and antique furnishings. Bedside lamps etc are modern. The overall feel is fresh and light. The bathrooms have Victorian-type fittings and some have showers over the bath.

Also available is Wild Olive House, with open-plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a separate cottage for two. Both of these can be hired on a self-catering or full-board basis and altogether seven people can be accommodated. Children are welcome. The house has its own swimming pool and leafy verandah, and is fully equipped, with bedlinen, towels etc provided. The style of décor here is more informal than at the farmhouse, but is stylish and comfortable. Television, video, books, games etc are provided, and meals are available on request.

Bartholomeus Klip is a charming small hotel for only 16 guests on a working wheat and sheep farm just over an hour away from Cape Town – ideally situated for exploring the famous winelands. There is a 4 000 hectare fynbos nature reserve, with a spectacular backdrop of mountains, to be explored on game drives or by mountain bike, and beautiful gardens with a unique swimming pool. The food is renowned, with lavish brunches and high teas, and a gourmet three-course dinner. The separate Wild Olive House, with its own swimming pool, can be hired on a self-catering or full-board basis.

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek

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Situated off the R44 road between Wellington and Tulbagh.Take Bo-Hermon turnoff and travel for 6km on a dirt road.

LESS THAN AN 75 MINUTES DRIVE FROM CAPE TOWN
Bartholomeus Klip is a luxury country lodge set amongst 7500 hectares of wheatfields and
private nature reserve, less than 75 minutes drive from Cape Town.

PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
The nature reserve is a Natural Heritage Site and one of the most ecologically important
conservation areas in the Western Cape, containing a number of endangered plant and
animal species that only occur in our reserve.

EXCLUSIVITY AND PRIVACY:Enjoy the private and exclusive use of our 7500 hectare estate for walking, cycling, bird watching,swimming, picnicking or anything else that takes your fancy.

BUFFALO BREEDING PROGRAMME:Our animals are the only disease free buffalo in South Africa and our programme
aims to breed them to help with the restocking of areas where buffalo have died out

QUAGGA BREEDING PROJECT:Visit our Quagga Breeding Programme aimed at re-establishing this extinct species.

GEOMETRIC TORTOISE TRACKING:The 4500 hectare Private Nature Reserve at Bartholomeus Klip contains the last ecologically viable population of Geometric tortoises, Africa’s rarest tortoise species and one of the worlds most endangered reptiles

SPRING FLOWERS:The reserve produces a spectacular diversity of spring flowers, many of which are endemic to the area.

GUIDED WALKS IN THE MOUNTAINS AND RESERVE:Morning or evening walks in the reserve to view game, birds, flora or track the rare Geometric Tortoise.

MORNING AND EVENING GAME DRIVES:Drives into the reserve in an open landrover to view eland, gemsbok, endangered Cape mountain zebra, black wildebeest, red hartebeest, bontebok, grey rhebok, springbok, ostrich, and many other species of mammals and birds, including the African fish eagle and the endangered blue crane.

CLASSIC CUISINE:Our inspired chefs produce classic cuisine synthesising local styles and fresh produce with
international trends and influences.

WORKING FARM:Stroll or cycle around the farm and experience the daily activities of a large farming operation.

MOUNTAIN BIKING:Mountain bikes are available for guests to use in the reserve or through the wheatfields.

WATER SPORTS:The large farm dam offers guests canoeing, windsurfing, rowing and wonderful birding opportunities.


COUNTRY TRANQUILITY:Swim in the salt water pool, row on the dam, picnic in the forest, or simply relax under the oak trees in the farm gardens.

WINELANDS:Bartholomeus Klip is centrally located, allowing guests to explore the winelands of Riebeek Kasteel, Swartland and Tulbagh , which are a mere twenty minutes away, or the west coast which is only an hour’s drive