Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, a Victorian farmhouse is situated in a spectacular landscape of mountains and spreading farmlands, just over an hour away from Cape Town.
Location
The Victorian farmhouse is situated in a spectacular landscape of mountains and spreading farmlands, just over an hour away from Cape Town. There is an important nature reserve of 4 500 hectares (11 000 acres) as well as wheat and sheep farming operations on another 2 000 hectares (5 000 acres) of arable land.
The lodge
The farmhouse has been restored to the highest standards of comfort and decorated by the owners, working with a well-known interior designer from Cape Town and using family pieces from their own collection. A separate building down by the lake makes a scenic venue for weddings and small conferences. It has an upstairs sitting room and balcony with a view over the water which makes a magical setting for sundowners.
A large shady verandah runs around the house, which is surrounded by extensive gardens with old oaks and quiet corners for reading and relaxing. A large salt-water swimming pool has a deck and wonderful views up to the mountains and over the farmlands.
Rooms
Inside the main farmhouse building there are three sitting rooms and a light and airy conservatory-style dining room. Sleeping accommodation is in four double bedrooms, each with bathroom.
There is a suite outside, a few steps from the farmhouse, with bedroom, large bathroom with separate shower, sitting area and television. All the rooms are decorated with sophisticated floral fabrics and antique furnishings. Bedside lamps etc are modern. The overall feel is fresh and light. The bathrooms have Victorian-type fittings and some have showers over the bath
Also available is Wild Olive House, with open-plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a separate cottage for two. Both of these can be hired on a self-catering or full-board basis and altogether seven people can be accommodated. Children are welcome. The house has its own swimming pool and leafy verandah, and is fully equipped, with bedlinen, towels etc provided. The style of décor here is more informal than at the farmhouse, but is stylish and comfortable. Television, video, books, games etc are provided, and meals are available on request.
Facilities
Airconditioning/Fans/Hairdryers/Amenities/Alarm clock/Torch
Activities
Activities include game drives through the natural fynbos veld, where many species of antelope are to be seen, walks, bike rides, birdwatching, canoeing and flyfishing on the lake, and visits to nearby attractions such as Tulbagh, Riebeek Kasteel, Wellington, Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, all of which are surrounded by winelands.We have also added Archery and Clay pigeon shooting to our activity lists.
Weddings
The Wedding package is based on small numbers of guests and designed to give couples exclusive use of our facilities, allowing you to tailor-make your stay with us.
The pricing is all inclusive, and caters for 16 house guests and up to 64 guests on the day, and we are always happy to make arrangements to accommodate specific needs/requests or requirements.
The wedding package is based on a 2 night overnight stay all inclusive.
Conferences
Bartholomeus Klip conference package is based on small numbers and is designed to give groups exclusive use of our facilities allowing you to tailor make your conference, sales incentive, corporate getaway, product launch or team building activity.
Your event will be held in the conference room at the Deckhouse which seat 30 people comfortably- for day conferencing.For overnight guests we can sleep 14 comfortably .The Tables can be arranged to you liking, with the boardroom or schoolroom layout being the most suitable for the space. Chilled sparkling & still water as well as a selection of mints & sweets will be on the tables, and will be replenished during breaks. Notepads and pens will also be provided for your convenience. All the necessary conference aids are in the place, & Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse would be happy to source any other equipment if needed.
Accommodation Available at Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
- 4 x Luxury rooms and 1 x Suite
- 1 self catering sleeping 6 adults and 2 kids