Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse is uniquely 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 that preserves 4000 hectres of the Cape’s famous shrubland vegetation, known as West Coast Renosterveld.

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. Meal and activity options can be added to your stay.

The late Victorian farmhouse has been meticulously restored, and each room has been 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 especially created for Bartholomeus Klip. A separate suite looks out from its own verandah over the fynbos and up to the mountains.

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 spring time. The working farm has extensive wheatlands and large flocks of sheep, as well as an impressive 60-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, fishing on the dam, swimming in the salt-water pool with its marvelous views and peacefully relaxing in the extensive gardens.

Make your booking on the Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse website now.