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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse in Hermon offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor fireplace, and water sports facilities. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Delicious Dining: The traditional restaurant serves French cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and vegetarian selections. Convenient Location: Located 84 km from Cape Town International Airport, the farm stay is near attractions such as Boschenmeer Golf Course (43 km) and Wellington Golf Club (25 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Fair Trade Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julian
Australia Australia
“The food - wow! Loved how each game drive was completely different to the others. Make sure you do all of them!”
Gerhard
South Africa South Africa
“The setting and quiet location on a farm. Excellent staff with good service and tasty food.”
Erica
South Africa South Africa
“The reserve is beautiful, Staff are lovely and food is excellent.”
Lorraine
South Africa South Africa
“Our 4th visit - a great the escape from city life, on a working farm, with commendable conservation efforts, fantastic food, charming Victorian homestead and wonderful staff who look after your every need and make you feel right at home. Lovely to...”
Mechtild
South Africa South Africa
“We liked the attentive staff and their friendliness.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is reached after 5km along a dirt road. The house is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The food was excellent. The game drives were interesting and informative. All staff very friendly and helpful.”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location on the Nature Reserve. Surrounding area is stunning with mountains as a backdrop and the nearby lake with lovely walking and cycling trails. The gardens are wonderfully manicured with lots of quiet areas as well as loungers...”
Diane
South Africa South Africa
“breakfast was fabulous. dinner was a bit too rich and too heavy. salads would be lovely”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional hotel with food that is simply out of this world. Location is quiet and calming with epic views. The food tops it off - best food we ate on our holiday. The staff are charming and thoughtful. It felt like coming home.”
Lillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally lovely accommodation, very peaceful. Food quality excellent. Breakfasts were different, not your usual buffet fair and absolutely delicious. Again dinner was really good, a fixed menu but we didn’t have anything we didn’t thoroughly...”

Managed by Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Company review score: 10Based on 28 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

In over 20 years of operation, Bartholomeus Klip has built a solid reputation for its impeccable farm-style hospitality, idyllic location and deliciously fresh food. Stay full-board at our Victorian manor house (sleeps 10), or experience farm life at its best at our self-catering Wild Olive House (sleeps 6) or Heron House (sleeps 12).

Property information

There is an understated elegance, natural rhythm and abundant vitality in the life of an African farm. Experience its unfiltered authenticity and hospitality at our luxurious, full-board farm manor house, at our gourmet restaurant, at our wheat, sheep and almonds farm, or all around the private Elandsberg Nature Reserve.

Neighbourhood information

Bartholomeus Klip is located at a working wheat, sheep and almonds farm, and within the private Elandsberg Nature Reserve. The region around BK is known as the "Swartland", which is famous for its wine route and natural scenic beauty. The quaint rural towns of Riebeek Kasteel, Wellington and Tulbagh, with their restaurants, art galleries, little shops and wine routes, are just some of the attractions the Cape Winelands have on offer - all within a short drive from the farm.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.