Victorian estate near Cape Town
Just an hour's drive from Cape Town is Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, a unique Victorian house on a large private estate also used as a wheat and sheep farm. Bartholomew's estate is a nature reserve with spectacular mountain views. The Victorian atmosphere of the house is present in every room; the furnishings are stylish with country details and the ensuite bathrooms have Victorian baths and toiletries made especially for Bartholomew. All this combined with stunning views from throughout the lodge makes this place a little paradise in the Cape wine region. Where the world can't find you...
Self-catering cottages
Bartholomew Cliff consists of five rooms in the main building and on the grounds are two self-catering cottages: Wild Olive House and Heron House. These cottages are ideal if you are traveling in a large travel party. Here you will find a spacious, open-plan sitting room, bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a dining room and a modern kitchen equipped with all amenities. In addition, both cottages have private gardens, braai facilities and swimming pools.
Nature Drive
Bartholomew's Klip borders a nature reserve of over 4,000 acres. One game drive per day on the reserve is included. This is not a reserve with large dangerous game, but with a variety of antelope species - including eland and bontebok - and the very special Quagga zebra. This subspecies - related to the steppe zebra - was extinct, but is now being revived. There are now several dozen individuals who have DNA that virtually matches the extinct species. The rangers also know much about the very rare Renosterveld fynbos which is found in this region, with many unique flowers and tuberous plants.
TIPS & TOPS BARTHOLOMEW CLIFF FARMHOUSE:
- Heron House has five ensuite bedrooms and a loft with two single beds and can accommodate up to 12 guests; Wild Olive House has three ensuite bedrooms and can accommodate six guests
- If you are staying in a cottage you are of course welcome in the restaurant but meals can also be served in your cottage
- Experience farm life! If you like, you can help with farm work after which you can relax on a lounger by the pool; after all, it is vacation!
- Nature drives are organized daily in the early morning or afternoon, as this is when nature is at its most beautiful
- This is the only place in the world where the rare geometric tortoise is still found in healthy numbers
- You can visit many wineries in the area and see the numerous Cape Dutch towns in the area, such as Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch
- Bartholomew Cliff is located in the middle of a flower garden with old oaks and long avenues. Benches are scattered throughout the garden and here you can retreat and enjoy the tranquility and romantic, rural atmosphere
- Enjoy culinary delights here: delicious brunches, "afternoon tea" with warm scones and cream, or a sumptuous dinner in the conservatory. All meals are prepared fresh, like the salmon trout: it is caught in the reservoir near the estate.
