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Bartholomeus Klip guest farm rooms in Hermon situated in a spectacular landscape of mountains and spreading farm-lands, just over an hour away from Cape Town. There is an important nature reserve as well as wheat and sheep farming operations in South Africa. The farmhouse provide self- catering options at Bartholomeus Klip farmhouse where family, children and kids are welcome to join farming and game viewing.

The guest-house is unique, there are only five bed-rooms in this small hotel, the original homestead on a large private estate which is both a working wheat and sheep farm and a nature reserve with a spectacular mountain backdrop.

Guest comfort is the keynote in the Bartholomeus Klip lodge bed-rooms: specially made pure cotton bedding, luxurious toiletries, towelling gowns. No TVs to spoil the country feeling (although there are two in Bartholomeus Klip guest farm main rooms for essential viewing).

Farm rooms:

• Disa room, with its king-sized bed, has French doors opening onto the verandah.
• Arum (also double or twin beds), is nearest the swimming pool.
• Nerina (double or twin beds) is on the cool side of the house.
• The entrance to the Orchid Suite, with king-sized bed and its own veranda.
• Agapanthus (double or twin beds) has a trompe l'oeil wall in the bathroom.

Wild Olive House, its adjoining cottage, separately sited from the main farm-house, provide a self- catering option where children are welcome.There is accommodation for up to six adults and two children. Guests can enjoy daily meals at Bartholomeus Klip by prior arrangement ( babysitters can be provided for children) .

Bartholomeus wild olive guest house has its own swimming pool and outdoor living area, with space to braai (or barbecue) beside the pool. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for both cooking and eating.

The children's bedroom, with bunk beds,the third bedroom in wild olive house, leads out onto the outdoor living area. The cottage has a bedroom, bathroom and small sitting room, with mini-fridge and facilities for making tea or coffee. Visitors watch the setting s canun turn the mountains pink from your own private deck.

Farm-stay dining at Bartholomeus Klip , in the French tradition but with a local flavour - is one of the highlights of a stay at the farm. Dishes such as salmon trout layered with fresh coriander and ginger and wrapped in phyllo pastry, with a lemon beurre blanc, and chocolate truffle cake may be on the menu. Tea is a serious affair: scones with thick farm cream and home-made preserves, pecan meringues, apple tarts, prune and ricotta cheesecake, savoury bruschettas - the selection changes daily. Bread, scones, cakes and pastries are baked fresh every day, while milk, cream and butter come from the dairy and lavish bouquets of herbs from the garden.

Brunch at the boathouse, with a bountifully laden table. Fill your plate and take it outside to the deck overlooking the dam, then drink in the view of the mountains opposite with your coffee.

Bartholomeus Klip farming, with 6 000 acres under cultivation (wheat, oats, canola and clover pastures) and 4 000 wool sheep, this is one of the largest farms in the Western Cape.

The lodging is surrounded by the famous winelands of the Western Cape, so the wine list reflects the achievements of our neighbours. We will be delighted to discuss your choice with you and give visitors recommendations.

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