| Bartholomeus Klip |
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Luxurious country hospitality • Charm and comfort for two • Space for family and friends • Peace and privacy
| What makes Bartholomeus Klip special |
| Situated on a working wheat and sheep farm with a 4 000ha Private Nature Reserve. | | Only half an hour from the local Riebeek Kasteel wine and olive farms. | | Conservation projects include the Buffalo and Quagga breeding projects which are run by South African Museums. | | There is a variety of rare and endemic fynbos in the Private Reserve which is also a Natural Heritage site. | | Daily game drives and walks with trained guides in the reserve. Farm tours can also be arranged. | | Other activites include fishing, boating, cycling, birding and hiking in the reserve. |
Bartholomeus Klip is unique. There are only five bedrooms in this small hotel, the original homestead on a large private estate which is both a working wheat and sheep farm and a nature reserve with a spectacular mountain backdrop.
Here, in this unexplored region only an hour by car from Cape Town's international airport, you can feel part of the peaceful life of rural South Africa and its clean crisp air and star-filled night skies.
Bartholomeus Klip's 10 000-acre fynbos nature reserve is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the world's smallest, but the richest in species for its size.
The Victorian homestead has been meticulously renovated, and the fine fabrics and family antiques make you feel as if you are a guest in someone's much-loved home.Rose-filled gardens and ancient oaks surround the house, with benches tucked away in quiet places perfect for absorbing the peace and relaxed atmosphere.Nearby, the deck of the salt-water swimming pool is ideal for sunbathing or sundowners, and the boathouse, where the wonderful brunches are served, has a spectacular view over the dam.Comfort is the keynote in the bedrooms: specially made pure cotton bedding, luxurious toiletries, towelling gowns. No TVs to spoil the country feeling (although there are two in the main rooms for essential viewing).
Wild Olive House and its adjoining cottage, separately sited from the main Farmhouse, provide a self- catering option where children are welcome. There is accommodation for up to six adults and two children. Guests can eat at Bartholomeus Klip by prior arrangement (babysitters can be provided for children).Wild Olive House has its own swimming pool and outdoor living area, with space to braai (or barbecue) beside the pool. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for both cooking and eating.
The Cottage has a bedroom, bathroom and small sitting room, with mini-fridge and facilities for making tea or coffee. You can watch the setting sun turn the mountains pink from your own private deck.
The food, in the French tradition but with a local flavour, is one of the highlights of a stay at Bartholomeus Klip, which is surrounded by the famous winelands of the Western Cape, so the wine list reflects the achievements of our neighbours.
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