Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse - Paarl

The whole way of France... This place is heaven! The welcome, the house and the decoration, the excellent food... all « ambience »! Without mentioning the two drives to discover Mother Nature: animals, large and small and the variety of plants! Dear and knowledgeable guide! Thank you for this unforgettable and unique stay! Violaine and Georges

We ate here and loved the view over the dam. Can not wait yo come back and book a game trip and either lunch or dinner. Delicious food and lively service. Very nice event

Bartholome Klip is where you can really be pampered. We stayed 4 nights at Heron House and it was perfectly designed, clean and comfortable. The service at BK is excellent, from Lesley and Louise, to the employees who have treated our daily affairs. We ordered breakfast on two days, and dinner on all four nights, and we were really well fed with delicious treats every time. If you live in one of the houses, the staff will put the table, bring you the food and then clean up. It was designed to really pamper you. The food was top quality, and we were never disappointed. We had more and more than enough to eat and kept a lot of it for lunch the day after. The game drives were also fun, and Esmeralda was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and overall a great guide. This is a first-class luxury farm accommodation, and they really take care of you there. The view is amazing, and hikes around the area are excellent. You'll never regret staying here.

Wonderful and memorable stay. Excellent food and service. Will be back soon.

I cannot wait to return. What a magical place! Perfect from the moment we arrived and were greeted warmly, until the day we left (and every single moment and experience in between). The working (sheep) farm is situated in the Elandsberg nature reserve, rich in plant species many that don't occur anywhere else. There is a geometric tortoise project and it is wonderful to see in its native renosterveld habitat. There is also the quagga project. You may also spot the Cape Mountain zebra in the reserve as well. You can make use of a mountain bike available at the farmhouse or join the friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides for a morning or afternoon drive through the reserve. Wonder over Fynbos and over 800 species of wildflowers. Birdwatchers won't be disappointed either. Accomodation on offer includes self catering cottages or all inclusive stay in the farmhouse. We stayed in the historical farmhouse, beautifully decorated but with all the luxurious comforts (air con, heating, coffee maker etc). Cleanliness is obviously important and everything is spick and span, inside and out. During the pandemic all Covid 19 protocols are carefully adhered to. The farmhouse is also punctuated with lovely personal touches such as vases scattered around with freshly picked fynbos (I detected a mix of the scent of buchu and lemongrass). The setting is breathtaking. Mountain views. Fabulous fair sized, aqua blue swimming pool to dip in surrounded by grass and trees, with comfortable loungers, or a dam to row on (canoes available), if you are feeling energetic. The staff are welcoming, friendly and so efficient. You feel at home, away from home but a very special home. Where do I begin with the food? An abundance of the most delicious nourishment from morning to night. Beautifully presented tastes that are unusual, creative and exceptional. And in abundance! High teas on the porch, multi course breakfasts, lunches and dinners served in the glass enclosed dining area. Beautiful crockery and cutlery. Every preference accounted for (vegan, vegetarian etc). To quench your thirst champagne on arrival, a variety of fine wines, soft drinks, teas, coffee you name it. Sit in the lounge and enjoy a chat in front of the fireplace on a chilly evening before you retire to your cozy room and very comfortable bed to recount and dream of the exceptional day experienced. I left reluctantly but refreshed, educated, more than well fed and with a yearning to return.