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Bartholomeus Klip is an exclusive destination in the Riebeek Valley { 25 minutes' drive from Riebeek Kasteel } in the Cape Winelands, located on a working sheep and wheat farm at the Elandsberg Nature Reserve. Discerning travellers will appreciate the peace and quiet in the exclusive five-bedroomed farmhouse, while families with children can enjoy privacy in the Wild Olive House & Cottage.
An easy drive of just over an hour from Cape Town, our romantic and supremely comfortable farmhouse is set beneath a spectacular mountain range, and surrounded by well-kept farmland and a 10,000 acre nature reserve. We offer a range of activities on the farm as well as in the surrounding Cape Winelands and West Coast area ...
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Located about one hour's drive from Cape Town, at a working sheep and wheat farm, in the middle of a 10,00 acre nature reserve, Bartholomeus Klip offers various venues at the farm, each with its very own atmosphere and facilities.
We offer the perfect setting near Cape Town for individually designed, intimate weddings, with a complete wedding package providing plenty of choice to make the occasion unique. Weddings have become a speciality at Bartholomeus Klip, and the Deckhouse makes a magical setting for groups of up to 50 guests enjoying drinks, dinner and the ceremony itself. For larger groups, the lawns around the farmhouse provide ample space to set up a marquee and have a party to remember for decades. Couples have chosen to marry in all sorts of unusual places around the farm or in the reserve, and we are happy to accommodate any wish wherever we can.
1 April - 30 September 2019 (excluding July)
The BK Deckhouse was built with the specific purpose of hosting celebrations for medium sized groups of guests. While the two-story deckhouse interior has an intimate and informal clubhouse kind of atmosphere, the balcony and stoep overlook the majestic Elandskloof Mountains, Elandsberg Nature Reserve and our dam - the perfect place to view sunsets. Food and drinks can be served from our deckhouse kitchen inside or outside the deckhouse, or at the lawn, where a big fire can be made in true African style.
The sprawling lawns, manicured plants and shady trees of the BK Gardens offer a true, authentic farm setting for your wedding. There is enough space to set up a marquee, or kick off your shoes, gather around a long table and create unforgettable memories while chatting, eating and dancing the night away.
The 10,000 acre Elandsberg Nature Reserve is a protected nature conservation area, boasting free roaming herds of zebra, quagga, eland, wildebees and an abundance of flowers and birds. We can organise private functions in the reserve.
The inhabitants of the working farm at which BK is located, including sheep, buffalo, tortoise and geese, never shy away from a great photo opportunity with the bride and groom. The old buildings and historic walls offer more great authentic locations to make your special wedding moments all the more memorable.
There is a long history of hospitality at Bartholomeus Klip, which shows in the friendly smiles that greet our guests and the relaxed atmosphere of the homestead. You are welcome to make the house your own, perhaps in one of the reception rooms where an open fire crackles in the winter months, or on the broad verandah that winds around the house and catches the late afternoon sun. There are four double rooms with bathrooms in the beautifully furnished farmhouse and one separate suite outside, with its own secluded verandah looking over the veld and up to the mountains. Finishes everywhere are luxurious and stylish, with crisp cotton bedding and elegant fabrics. Our own toiletries add a special touch to the Victorian-style bathrooms.
The BK Restaurant is where our celebrated and published resident chef Louise Gillett pulls the strings. Louise prides herself on a fusion of traditional South African farm-style recipes with the latest techniques and trends, always with fresh and locally sourced produce.
Venue available from 14:00-12:00pm, Monday to Friday, from 1 April - 30 September 2019, excluding July. Packages exclude all bar purchases not listed. All other décor not listed is for your own account. We do allow live music. Bartholomeus Klip employs a total of 20 staff members, including a manager, chefs, waiters/waitresses and housekeepers.
Email info@bartholomeusklip.com Address Elandsberg Nature Reserve, Riebeek Valley Directions 25 minutes' drive from Riebeek Kasteel | Click here for directions Telephone +27(0)741 599 906 Telephone +27(0)22 448 1087 Telephone +27(0)82 829 4131 Fax +27(0)86 604 4321
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Located about one hour's drive from Cape Town, at a working sheep and wheat farm, in the middle of a 10,000 acre nature reserve, Bartholomeus Klip offers the perfect venue for conferencing, corporate celebrations, team building or brain storming sessions.
Email info@bartholomeusklip.com Address Elandsberg Nature Reserve, Riebeek Valley Directions 25 minutes' drive from Riebeek Kasteel | Click here for directions Telephone +27(0)741 599 906 Telephone +27(0)22 448 1087 Telephone +27(0)82 829 4131 Fax +27(0)86 604 4321
Our deckhouse right on the water's edge offers a private space perfect for up to 30 people. Conferences are individually designed, with an air-conditioned conference room, an upstairs break-away room and an outside area overlooking the dam, the Elandsberg Nature Reserve and the Elandskloof Mountains.
We have overnight accommodation for executive groups of eight people, or sixteen sharing, and our resident restaurant team offers delicious food.
valid from Monday to Friday from 1 April to 30 September 2018 (excluding July)
Bartholomeus Klip employs a total of 20 staff members, including a manager, chefs, waiters/waitresses and housekeepers.
Email info@bartholomeusklip.com Address Elandsberg Nature Reserve, Riebeek Valley Directions 25 minutes' drive from Riebeek Kasteel | Click here for directions Telephone +27(0)741 599 906 Telephone +27(0)22 448 1087 Telephone +27(0)82 829 4131 Fax +27(0)86 604 4321
Spring is here so come out an enjoy the spring flowers with us .Stay for less and enjoy luxurious accommodation aswell as a scrumptious brunch at Bartholomeus Klip.The rest of your schedule is upto you ......
Enjoy a traditional high tea and our famous BK scones or book an afternoon nature drive exploring the 4000he fynbos reserve. Finish the day with drinks and canapes at a crackling fire before tucking into a delicious 3 course dinner prepared by our farm kitchen. After a good nights rest you can enjoy the fresh country air with a morning farm excursion to see the inner workings of a farm followed by a generous brunch before departure.
R1750.00 pppn B&B .Valid from 1 August -30 September 2018 - Direct Bookings only. Rates exclude high tea, natures drives(morning and evening) , canapes and dinner and all bar purchases. All extras must be booked in advance .Rates include accomodation, activities(bikes,walks,canoes and fishing) and full country brunch.
Book a day trip with us to enjoy the spectacular flowers during Springtime. Arrive from 10:00 and head off on a nature drive,through our 4000hec private nature reserve.Fynbos surrounds you with its rich and varied plant life full of interest, where at any moment you might spot a zebra from the quagga project, a rare plant or perhaps even a strikingly patterned geometric tortoise. Arrive back and enjoy a welcome drink and snack before lunch. Sit down in the air-conditioned conservatory or in the lush gardens(weather depending).Delight in a three course set menu prepared by the kitchen and choose from our great selections of wine from the Swartland area. Any eating requirements can be cater for if notified in advance, and rate excludes bar purchases not listed below.
Rate R550.00pp Includes ,welcome drink and snacks,3 course set lunch, tea and coffee, 2 hour drive into the Private Nature Reserve with qualified guide, activities booklet, bottle of water. No children under 12 years.Minimum 4 guests
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Enjoy a 3 nights at BK full board and all activities for the price of 2. Whether you are looking for a peaceful weekend away from the bustle of the city, a romantic getaway or a family break, Bartholomeus Klip is the perfect retreat this autumn. Valid dates 1 April -30 September 2018. Subject to availability and may not be used in conjunction with any other specials. Valid for Farmhouse and Wild Olive House Bookings. Direct bookings only.Contact us for more information info@bartholomeusklip.com
JOIN US FOR LUNCH Join us for a family lunch every Sunday. Enjoy a delicious seasonal menu, family style at the deckhouse and kids of all ages welcome The cost is R280.00pp-Kids under 12 half price.Includes buffet lunch, tea and coffee. Any dietary requirements can be can be catered for . Valid from 5 August -28 October 2018. Only on Sundays and must be booked in advance/subject to availability. Excludes bar purchases. Contact us to make a booking info@bartholomeusklip.com
Enjoy the long weekends with us in the countryside. Feast on delicious meals from our farm kitchen and some of the best Swartland wines on offer. There are also nature drives and farm excursions included and you are able to enjoy mountain biking , canoeing and fishing if you are feeling more active.To make it even more relaxing we are including free selected house wines and minerals during your stay
Included is 2 nights accomodation with all meals and activities,selected beverages as specified.Valid for 2 nights minumum stay only. Direct Bookings Only .Bookings valid for any of these dates : 10-13 August 2018 // 22-24 September 2018 // 15-17 December 2018 //19-22 April 2019 //15-17 June 2019
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Address Elandsberg Nature Reserve, Riebeek Valley
Directions 25 minutes' drive from Riebeek Kasteel | Click here for directions
Postal PO Box 36 Hermon 7308 Western Cape South Africa
Telephone TEL +27 (0)741 599 906
Telephone TEL +27 (0)22 448 1087
Telephone TEL +27(0)82 829 4131
Fax +27 (0)86 604 4321
Our commitment to the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Read more about the Elandsberg Nature Reserve here
We hope this is true for this season! Its that time year when we watch from a distance, the dust trail from the combines and tractors as they harvest the lands.They have been racing the weather this season and have bailed about 1100 oat bales and 345 medic bales so far .The canola was a fair harvest pulling in just over 1.7 t/ha which is a good average for this crop. They also windrowed the last of the oats and triticale to protect it from the wind until they can harvest .They have harvested about 300ha so far and are working against the elements to get it all off and minimise any losses. In total Elandsberg harvests 1300ha of crops which include about 850ha of wheat and the balance made up of barley,oats,triticale,medics and canola. The expectation is a good crop for this year and we hold thumbs for the crop team to achieve success with their crop. An unexpected 4mm of rain slowed down operation today but they will be back on the job as soon as its dry enough. Make sure you visit us at this special time of year to get a real working farm experience and see the team in action.
It has been confirmed that Ixia viridiflora has been found on Elandsberg Nature Reserve.Commonly known as green ixia is a vulnerable species and on the red data list. They flower late spring (October)and are usally found growing on the lower slopes of the mountains in the Tulbagh district of the Western Cape. It was recorded in the Piketberg and Clan William districts by Marloth (1855-1931) but are no longer found there.The Ixia viridiflora is pollinated by Hopline Scarab beetles more commonly known as Monkey beetles.The beetle visits the flower to eat the pollen and then the pollen is deposited between the hairs on the exoskeleton of the beetles whereby its transferred to other plants it visits. It is thought that there is a population of less then 500 plants in the distribution area where they are now recorded. This a first identification of this rare plant on Elandsberg and we are all very excited to add this to our list!
Today was a big day at BK. Farmers from all over the region came to inspect, size up and offer money for BK's prize-winning Merino sheep, under the watchful eyes and rattling roars of seasoned auctioneers. A Merino sheep's worth is determined by a fine balance between the size and the quality of the wool they produce. For many years, BK's sheep have been bred with the aim of establishing that perfect balance. [View more pictures here]
Rondeheuwel Primary School, our local school for children from the farms in the area, is in need of help to try to provide the children with opportunities for enrichment, as well as the best education possible. Most of the ladies working at Bartholomeus Klip have children who attend the school, and they are always working at fundraising to help the local community’s children who are less fortunate than their own. The limited government resources available make their task more of a challenge.
Since the opening of Bartholomeus Klip in 1997, we have always tried to help the workers & their families living here in whatever way we can. Social responsibility has always been important to us, & by becoming Fair Trade accredited, we have confirmed our values & commitment to our community.
We invite you to share our vision for the children & donate any spare coins you may have rattling around in your purse. The money will be used to fund a very important project: the hiring of a school bus, which we plan to use to take the children on educational excursions & sports days to schools in other areas. We hope this will expand their horizons as well as give them the chance to meet and interact with children at other schools.
The coins will also be used to help with the feeding scheme set up by the school, which provides all pupils with a cooked meal. For many of the children, it is the only meal they get for the day.
The Ikusasa School of Cooking www.ikusasa.co.za began as a small project of St. Martin's Diocesan Home for Children who wanted to create a program that would help school going youth within children's Homes to acquire skills in catering and hospitality. It was joined by two employees of the Three Cities Hotel Group who expanded on the original vision and spread the word amongst the Durban Food and catering Industry.
The project attracted the attention of the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, a French Food and Wine Society who were on the lookout for a worthy project to support in the field of hospitality and catering.
With the backing of Chaine Des Rotisseurs and its newly formed Chaine Foundation Trust, more interest was sparked! The International Hotel School were the next on board to get behind the project, bringing serious recognition, putting Ikusasa on an entirely new level.
From its humble beginnings, Ikusasa has grown into a project that offers its graduates Internationally recognized qualifications and opportunities. The Ikusasa School in Riebeek West was opened in 2013 with great success. The students were picked from the Riebeek West Special School and surrounding community after completing an application to attend. The enrolled students fulfil their practical training at the school and at some of the local restaurants and hotels in the immediate area. We had a total of 4 students over the last year, who joined the BK team three days a week and we are so glad to be part of such an initiative where young adults are given opportunities to further themselves and develop a passion for cooking from our chefs who mentored them.
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