Culinary indulgence near Cape Town
Just an hour's drive from Cape Town is Bartholomew's Klip Farmhouse, a unique Victorian home on a large private estate that is also used as a wheat and sheep farm. The Estate of Bartholomew is a nature reserve with spectacular mountain views. The Victorian atmosphere of the house is present in every room; the décor is stylish with country details and the ensuite bathrooms have Victorian baths and toiletries specially made for Bartholomew. All this combined with stunning views from the entire lodge, makes this place a small paradise in the Cape wine region.
Wild Olive House
Bartholomew Cliff consists of five rooms in the main house and a self-sufficient cottage 'Wild Olive House'. This cottage is ideal if you are travelling in a large tour group. There is a spacious, open-plan sitting room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining room and a modern kitchen with all the comforts. In addition, the cottage has its own garden and swimming pool.
Nature Drive
Bartholomew Klip is adjacent to a nature reserve of more than 4,000 hectares. One game drive per day on the reservation is included. This is not a reserve with big dangerous game, but with all kinds of antelope species and the very special Quagga zebra that stands out because it has no stripes on its buttock part. The rangers know a lot about the very rare (Renosterveld) fynbos that occur in this region, with many unique flowers and tuber crops.
TIPS & TOPS BARTHOLOMEW KLIP FARMHOUSE:
- Experience farm life! If you like it you can help with the work on the farm after which you can rest on a sunbed by the pool; After all, it's a holiday!
- Nature drives are organised daily, in the morning or afternoon, because then nature is at its most beautiful
- This is the only place in the world where the rare geometric turtle still appears in sufficient numbers
- You can visit many wineries in the area and see the numerous Cape Dutch places in the area, such as Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch
- Bartholomew Cliff is situated in the middle of a flower garden with old oaks and long avenues. Benches are scattered throughout the garden and here you can relax and enjoy the tranquility and romantic, rural atmosphere
- Enjoy culinary delights here; delicious brunches, afternoon tea with hot scones and cream, or a sumptuous dinner in the conservatory. All meals are freshly prepared, such as the salmon trout, which is caught on the dam near the estate.
