South Africa - Places To Stay

Hermon, Winelands - Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse (FTTSA accredited) is the original homestead on a large private estate, a working wheat & sheep farm and nature reserve, with a spectacular mountain backdrop of Elandskloof Mountains. All rooms have been elegantly restored and individually decorated with an eye for detail. Bartholomeus specialises in French cuisine with a local flavour complemented by an extensive local wine list. High tea is served daily - a serious affair with a lavish spread of sweet and savoury temptations.The glory of Bartholomeus is its 4,000 ha of fynbos nature reserve, part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, with many rare plant species, the endangered geometric tortoise and eland, spring-bok, bontebok, black wildebeest, red hartebeest and zebras.

Outside the town of Hermon, 75 minutes north of Cape Town

Accessible by car, directions on request. Transfers can be arranged

4 Country Style Luxury Rooms and 1 Suite
Features and rates below based on Luxury Rooms

£152 per person sharing in Low Season (May - Sep)
£225 per person sharing in High Season (OctApr)

Full country brunch & 3-course dinner
Early morning tea/coffee & pastries and generous High Tea
Morning & evening excursion - game drives & bird watching
Use of mountain bikes, windsurfers, canoes and all other facilities

Children under 16 not allowed at the Farmhouse.
Separate child friendly accommodation is available at the Wild Olive House. Rates on request.

Guests can enjoy game drives, walking in the reserve, mountain biking, bird watching and windsurfing & boating on the dam.

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse (FTTSA accredited) was originally set up to provide employment for the women living on the farm. Their nature conservation officer has set up an Eco-Club at a local school and leadership camps have been held at the reserve for local high school children.

Cash in South African Rands is accepted. All major credit cards are accepted.

Bartholomeus Klip is also a member of The Good Cooks and their Country Houses group. This is an association of personalised lodges, offering traditional South African hospitality and sublime food. Each property, although totally different, has been hand-picked for its high standard of personal service, relaxed atmosphere, simple elegance and of course, passion for good food and wine.