Overview

Babylonstoren, one of Cape Town’s oldest farms, offers a simple and elegant home where you can experience 18th-century’s rural life without sacrificing luxury. Babylonstoren is ideal for families and romantic couples.

It is located in the heart of Cape Winelands and is ideally best for exploring the surrounding farms. Explore 200 hectares of active farmland and perhaps visit the fruit and vegetable garden.

The simplicity, the style and the celebration of the abundance of nature are the characteristics of Babylonstoren. Enjoy our spectacular garden, surrounded by the original and historical buildings of the Cape Dutch.

With the background of beautiful trees and sunlight dancing on the vineyards, Babylonstoren offers most beautiful attractions to choose from its elegant accommodation and stunning cuisine.

Babylonstoren also offers you an extraordinary canvas where you can paint your memories of an unforgettable occasion and opportunities.

Walk or jog on Babylonstoren Koppie to enjoy fantastic views and get to know native Fynbos vegetation cycle through the vineyards. The Babylonstoren is ideally located for exploring the vineyards of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.

Finish off these days by visiting the Babel restaurant for a refined meal which is prepared by ingredients fresh from the garden.

Highlights

• Simplistic, yet elegant, farm-style lifestyle
• One of the best preserved Cape Dutch farmyards
• The wineland’s best farm to table concept kitchen – meals made with fresh, wholesome ingredients
• All fruit and vegetables are from Babylonstoren’s own garden
• Farm dam & restored reservoir for swimming
• Large, spacious rooms with a warm, clean feel, designed by award winning South African designer and owner
• Get involved with fruit picking during season

Facilities

The spa is located between the garden and the vineyards and offers a beautiful setting for relaxing.

The Hammam treatment offers an elaborate procedure in their traditionally designed space which includes a cold-water tub, a Turkish bath, sauna and private treatment rooms.

The farm da, is a wonderful place for a swim or spending some quality and solitude time while paddling in a canoe.

You can also take bath in the main pool – a reservoir that has been restored and maintained to meet the requirements of the guests.

The gym is modern and provides a refreshing feel with the tremendous view of the garden. Active travelers can work out here to shape up their body and curves.

The cozy welcoming lounge room is the perfect place to relax with a book in front of a crackling log fire, to make you feel ease and calm.

General Facilities

• Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Gym
• Restaurant

Dining

As Babylonstoren has a large vegetable and fruit garden, you can be sure that all your meals contain only the freshest of the ingredients, directly taken from the luscious variety and choices in the garden.

Babel, the in-house hotel restaurant, is located in a former “kraal” that has been refurbished to provide a unique farm atmosphere.

Take a walk in the garden and pick your ingredients for a fresh salad or sit down and let the talented chef give you a taste of your choice.

Choose to enjoy your meals in a variety of landscapes for an unforgettable dining experience.

Rooms

Farmhouse Suite

With only 12 rooms at Babylonstoren, you will always enjoy a private and exclusive stay in the suite. The outdoor areas of the suites are plastered and built in the traditional Dutch style of the Cape, with davits and thatched roofs, clean interiors, modern and spacious room, all this and more makes it an exclusive settlement.

During the summer months, the furnishings provide a cool atmosphere. While in winter, the rooms are heated by open fireplaces.

High ceilings are carefully selected which gives the rooms a modern feel while preserving the historic style. The exclusive private suites boast stunning glass kitchens and beautifully appointed interiors, which are ideal for the most discerning traveler. The restored residence dates back to 1777 and is available for exclusive use.

Room Amenities

Farmhouse Suite AMENITIES

• En-suite bathroom
• Mini bar
• Underfloor heating
• Wi-fi available in room

Other Room Types

The exclusive private suites feature beautiful glass-fronted kitchens and exquisitely furnished interiors and are ideal for the more discerning traveller.

The restored Manor House dates back to 1777, and is available for exclusive use.

Activities

• Bird watching
• Photographic safaris
• Guided walks
• Biking
• Canoeing