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Bartholomeus Klip - Hermon - Cape Town Area - South Africa

Here, in this unexplored region of the cape, only an hour by car from Cape Town's international airport, you can feel part of the peaceful life of rural South Africa with its clean crisp air and star-filled night skies.

The beautiful Victorian homestead has been meticulously renovated and fine fabrics and family antiques make you feel as if you are a guest in someone's much-loved home.

Rose-filled gardens and ancient oaks surround the house, with benches tucked away in quiet places are perfect for absorbing the peace and relaxed atmosphere.Nearby, the deck of the salt-water swimming pool is ideal for sunbathing or sundowners, and the boathouse, where wonderful brunches are served, has spectacular views over the dam.

The nature reserve which Bartholomeus Klip is on, with its characteristic fynbos and rare renosterveld vegetation, forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom that has been declared a National Heritage Site in recognition of its importance as the last major habitat of the geometric tortoise, one of the world's rarest reptiles. The reserve in the springtime: "flower heaven", as one guest called it, has sheets of colour and a myriad of different bulbs, orchids and daisies to be discovered on closer inspection. More than 160 species of birds have been identified at Bartholomeus Klip, among them the endangered blue crane and the African fish eagle.

	game driving
	guided walks
	fishing
	canoeing
	wine tasting
	spa & massage