Bartholomeus Klip

Bartholomeus Klip Luxurious full-board and self-catering farm stay and venue at a working farm near Riebeek Kasteel Wild Olive House sleeps 6 adults, and Heron House sleeps 12.

The exclusive, elegantly renovated Victorian farmhouse has only four bedrooms and a suite, so you are assured of personal attention from our friendly staff, and our food by chef Louise Gillett and her team is justifiably renowned. We also have two separate houses suitable for self-catering families or groups of friends, each with its own swimming pool. Food and farm produce can be ordered and deli

vered. Bartholomeus Klip is located on a working sheep and wheat farm, right at the edge of the private Elandsberg Nature Reserve. Join us for guided nature drives and sundowners in an open Land Rover, explore the reserve on foot or on bicycle, or take in the magnificent scenery from the quiet calm of a kayak on our farm dam. Riebeek Kasteel, with its quaint restaurants and art galleries, is only a 20 minutes' drive away.

🐢 Big news from our Geometric Tortoise Headstart & Rehabilitation Project!After carefully raising them in our protected ...
26/05/2026

🐢 Big news from our Geometric Tortoise Headstart & Rehabilitation Project!

After carefully raising them in our protected shelters to maximise their survival rates, we are officially releasing almost 40 critically endangered geometric tortoises back into the wild.

The goal of this head-start project is to protect these hatchlings until they are big and strong enough to withstand natural predators. Now, they are ready to explore their recovered natural habitat. We hope they live long, happy, free lives and help this beautiful, resilient species thrive once again!

👉 Learn more about our conservation efforts and the project here: bartholomeusklip.com/tortoise-project/

🌸 RANGER DIARY Winter in the Cape Floral Kingdom brings its own unique magic, and right now, our Renosterveld is coming ...
24/05/2026

🌸 RANGER DIARY Winter in the Cape Floral Kingdom brings its own unique magic, and right now, our Renosterveld is coming alive with the vibrant colors of Oxalis (commonly known as wood sorrel).

From bright yellows to delicate pinks and crisp whites, these small but mighty flowers are currently carpeted across the reserve.

Oxalis flowers are highly sensitive to light. They open wide on warm, sunny days to welcome pollinators, and close tightly when clouds roll in or the sun goes down. ☀️☁️

📸 Keeley

What a night at the tractor shed! For the latest edition of Smoke & Fire, chef Louise joined forces with Christo Pretor...
15/05/2026

What a night at the tractor shed! For the latest edition of Smoke & Fire, chef Louise joined forces with Christo Pretorius (Azure at 12 Apostles), Asher Abramowitz (The Pan Collection) and Tremayne Smith (The Blacksmith Wines). See more photos at bartholomeusklip.com/gallery/?cat=442

If you missed this one, the fire is already being stoked for the next edition. Bookings are now open for the next Smoke & Fire pop-up with : 🔗 bartholomeusklip.com/events/smoke-fire-pop-up/

BOOK | ENQUIRE: [email protected]

🌿 Meet Keeley, the latest Ranger and Field Guide to join the team at Elandsberg.Her focus: sharing the wonders of this r...
10/05/2026

🌿 Meet Keeley, the latest Ranger and Field Guide to join the team at Elandsberg.

Her focus: sharing the wonders of this reserve, raising awareness for wildlife conservation, and ensuring every visitor leaves with a lasting connection to this unique part of the world. That, and a lifelong love of tortoises. 🐢

We think she'll fit right in. Welcome Keeley! 🥰

👉 Read more about Keeley: bartholomeusklip.com/people/



📸 Keeley

🌿 RANGER DIARY Meet our resident pair of Western Barn Owls, "nonnetjie-uil" in Afrikaans, or simply "ghost owls" if you'...
06/05/2026

🌿 RANGER DIARY Meet our resident pair of Western Barn Owls, "nonnetjie-uil" in Afrikaans, or simply "ghost owls" if you've ever caught one drifting past in the dark 👻

They've made their home in our silos, and we couldn't ask for better neighbours.

Telling the two apart takes a keen eye. The female tends to show warmer brown tones around the rim of her heart-shaped facial disc, darker bars on her tail, and fine black spots on her chest and the undersides of her wings. The male is generally paler, more purely white below. She's also the slightly heavier of the two. Don't tell her 🙃 😅

Built for the night: asymmetrical ears that can pinpoint a mouse by sound alone. Feathers engineered for near-silent flight. A diet of rats, mice, shrews, and the occasional hare, swallowed whole, bones and fur, later compressed into neat little pellets and cast aside.

And they mate for life. 😍 🥰

📍 Elandsberg Nature Reserve | Bartholomeus Klip



📸 Esmeralda

[ MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH ] Sunday 10 May 2026Pull up a chair for mom at the Deckhouse. Fresh air, farm flavours, and the peo...
05/05/2026

[ MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH ] Sunday 10 May 2026

Pull up a chair for mom at the Deckhouse. Fresh air, farm flavours, and the people who matter most! This heritage-style lunch is our love letter to moms everywhere. A little gift for her too, because of course 🥰 🌺

INFO bartholomeusklip.com/events/mothersdaylunch/
BOOK [email protected]

🐾 RANGER DIARY Meet the Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata). These vibrant little carnivores are true opportunists, o...
21/04/2026

🐾 RANGER DIARY Meet the Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata).

These vibrant little carnivores are true opportunists, often found darting through Elandsberg. While they might look like they’re just posing for a photo shoot, they are actually hard at work. By hunting termites, grasshoppers, and small rodents, they play a vital role in natural pest control across the reserve.

This little one was kind enough to pause for a second while we prepped the Landy, a reminder that here, you always have to be ready with your camera!

Your seat in the Landy is waiting. Come explore with us!
bartholomeusklip.com/rands/

📸 Esmeralda

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH : 10 May 2026Join us at the Deckhouse for our annual heritage-style lunch in celebration of mothers a...
19/04/2026

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH : 10 May 2026

Join us at the Deckhouse for our annual heritage-style lunch in celebration of mothers and motherhood. Because the most precious gift is the gift of unforgettable moments with those you love.

ZAR 685 pp. Booking essential, subject to availability

💬 [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp +27 71 106 6184
🍽 Menu: bartholomeusklip.com/events/mothersdaylunch/

Includes a gift for mom. Any dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan, can be catered for, please inform us in advance. Rates exclude bar purchases, regional wine list available.

15/04/2026

Smoke & Fire, 1 May. Book your seat: [email protected] Info: bartholomeusklip.com

1 MAY. Bookings open now!Set in the tractor shed, our resident chef Louise Gillett teams up with Christo Pretorius (Azur...
10/04/2026

1 MAY. Bookings open now!

Set in the tractor shed, our resident chef Louise Gillett teams up with Christo Pretorius (Azure at 12 Apostles) and Asher Abramowitz (Pan Collection) for an evening of bold flavours and fire-smoked textures. At the heart of it: Tremayne Smith of The Blacksmith Wines, a winemaker who works with instinct, native yeasts, and deep respect for terroir. No shortcuts. No additives. Just honest Swartland soul in your glass and on your plate.

Limited seats, booking required. Book a room and let the evening breathe.
BOOKINGS: [email protected]
INFO: bartholomeusklip.com/events/smoke-fire-pop-up/
ROOMS: bartholomeusklip.com/sleep/

AUTUMN SPECIALNow is a perfect time to experience Bartholomeus Klip!Autumn weather is very pleasant in the Swartland, an...
09/04/2026

AUTUMN SPECIAL
Now is a perfect time to experience Bartholomeus Klip!
Autumn weather is very pleasant in the Swartland, and we are running a double special for South Africans and permanent residents: stay for 3 nights, pay for 2, at special SA rates (from R3,000 per person per night, full board)

Full board rates include brunch, high tea and dinner at our Conservatory Restaurant, as well as guided drives in the Elandsberg Nature Reserve.

🌼 Weekend: R 23,980 (2 pax, 2 nights)
🇿🇦 Weekend (SA): R 18,000 (2 pax, 2 nights)
🌼 Midweek: R 23,980 (2 pax, 3 nights)
🇿🇦 Midweek (SA): R 18,000 (2 pax, 3 nights)

Bookings & Enquiries: [email protected]









🐣 What are you doing for Easter?Join us on Monday 6 April for a festive spread of delicious farm flavours, beautiful sur...
03/04/2026

🐣 What are you doing for Easter?

Join us on Monday 6 April for a festive spread of delicious farm flavours, beautiful surroundings, and plenty of Easter eggs for everyone.
A few spots still available.

👉 www.bartholomeusklip.com/events/easter-lunch/

EASTER SPECIAL Three nights, full board. Two paid. One on the house. An Easter weekend you won't forget. Join us for an ...
26/03/2026

EASTER SPECIAL Three nights, full board. Two paid. One on the house.

An Easter weekend you won't forget. Join us for an extra special Easter escape: a room at the Farmhouse, brunch, high tea, supper, and guided drives through the Elandsberg Nature Reserve included.

📩 [email protected]
🗓 book.nightsbridge.com/14828
💵 bartholomeusklip.com/rands/

➕ On 6 April, join our special Easter Lunch at the Deckhouse
ℹ bartholomeusklip.com/events/easter-lunch/

Easter Lunch at the Deckhouse: 6 April 2026.Gather the family and join us for a festive Cape Winelands farm lunch, fille...
26/03/2026

Easter Lunch at the Deckhouse: 6 April 2026.

Gather the family and join us for a festive Cape Winelands farm lunch, filled with delicious flavours, Easter eggs for everyone, and a special farm-fresh, seasonal menu.

🐣 Snacks & drinks on arrival
🍞 Tarte flambée with garlic oil
🍽️ A generous spread of mains, including KFC-style chicken, Elandsberg Wagyu beef pie, devilled egg potato salad, roast pumpkin tart, and a bitter greens salad
🍓 Strawberry split panna cotta to finish

R 685 pp | Children of all ages are welcome

And that's a wrap on our 2026 almond harvest! 🌿As the almond trees we planted in 2019 are now in full fruit production, ...
24/03/2026

And that's a wrap on our 2026 almond harvest! 🌿

As the almond trees we planted in 2019 are now in full fruit production, this year marked a first for us: mechanical harvesting, moving on from the handpicking of the last couple of years.

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Elandsberg Nature Reserve
Hermon
7308

Website

https://www.elandsberg.com/

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