Babylonstoren
The Winelands, South Africa
- Price on request
- Hotel
- 41 Room/s
Almost mythical in its beauty, Babylonstoren is a working wine and fruit farm in the glorious Drakenstein Valley of the Winelands. Lovely white-washed Cape Dutch buildings form the exteriors, while the interiors showcase a combination of heritage and modern living.
The accommodation comprises 9 one-bedroom Farmhouse Suites, 13 Garden Cottages which include 6 one-bedroom suites, 3 one-bedroom cottages, 4 two-bedroom cottages for up to 4 guests sharing, Fynbos Cottages which include 4 two-bedroom cottages for up to 4 guests sharing and an exclusive-use Manor House, with five bedrooms for up to 10 guests sharing. They all provide luxurious comfort and the peace that comes from wholesome farm living.
A true Eden, 8 acres of formal gardens and irrigation waterways, yield over 300 edible plants. This seasonal produce is used in the exquisite meals presented by the hotel’s top restaurants, Babel and The Greenhouse or Italian inspired dinners at the Bakery.
Wander through the grounds, along the secluded oak-shaded paths, letting your soul soak up the tranquillity of this incredible location, or feel rejuvenated at the spa, gym and pool.
Activities include a farm drive (if staying two nights or more), canoeing, fishing, cycling, egg collection for kids, farm walk, garden tour and chef's harvest. Also wander around the Farm Shop for a fabulous treat to take home with you.
At A Glance
- Historic Cape-Dutch wine & fruit farm
- 9 Farmhouse Suites, 13 Garden Cottage,
6 Fynbos Cottages & 1 Manor House - Restaurants use fresh home-grown ingredients
- Spa treatments and Gym
- Swimming pool
- Extensive formal gardens supplies produce
- Canoe, fish, hike, cycle and kids egg collection
- Garden tour, farm walks and mountain drives
- Farm shop with delicious products made on the farm
Features:
- ✓ Air-conditioning
- ✓ BBQ
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Concierge Service
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Family Friendly
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Wifi
Region
The Cape Winelands are an easy drive from Cape Town and the dramatic mountains surround an array of working vineyards, elegant Cape Dutch Estates and towns boasting top restaurants. This area is known as the gourmet centre of South Africa.
Sample some of the regions award winning wine, stroll through exquisitely manicured gardens or explore a variety of shops, art galleries and antique shops in the oak-lined streets of the local towns. You can even go wine tasting on horseback!
Franschhoek is an utterly charming little town with French Hugenot heritage and certainly offers the best restaurants that are home to some of South Africa's top chefs. Historic Stellenbosch is a buzzing university town full of history and Cape Dutch buildings and is surrounded by approximately 200 vineyards.
Paarl lies nestled amongst vineyards laden with the harvest's finest offerings, and further afield are the wine areas of Robertson, Tullbagh, Wellington and Hemel-en-Aarde.
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The Winelands experiences a Mediterranean, sub-tropical climate with hot and usually dry summers (from December to February), and cold and wet winters (from June to August). Read More
What's On
February - Stellenbosch Wine Festival
May - Franschhoek Literary Festival
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
Breakfast, personal bars in the rooms and laundry
(6 items per day).
Activities Included:
A private guided garden visit and farm walk, cycling and canoeing / rowing on the farm dam.
Preferred Dates
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