Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

Heavenly scenery cossets this Victorian homestead in its lush gardens and stands of gum and pine. The wall of the Elandsberg Mountains rises up from the game reserve, reflected in the dammed lake by the house. Here guests can have breakfast on the balcony of the boathouse before heading out for an excursion onto the wheat and sheep farm. You are also taken on late-afternoon game drives to see the zebra, a variety of Cape antelope, buffalo, quaggas (a fascinating experiment to reintroduce an extinct variety of zebra), eagles, flocks of blue crane... and the largest world population of the tiny endangered geometric tortoises. But just to be out in such nature! The spring flowers are spectacular and there are 850 (!) species of plant on the property. Back at the homestead you can cool down in the curious round raised reservoir pool, sit in chairs on the stoep; or, if you have more energy, bike off into the reserve or go on guided walks in the mountains.

Staff are very friendly, food is cuisine not tucker (and all included in the price). I recommend splashing out on at least two nights. A great place indeed and very popular so book ahead of yourself if possible. Closed June

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)22 4481820
Facsimile: +27-(0)22 4481829

Email address:
bartholomeus@icon.co.za