Hotel Description

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing.

Babylonstoren offers an authentic experience of 1700s’ Boland farm life, with all the luxury of modern convenience. Babylonstoren lies at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain, between Paarl and Franschhoek in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Today it is a farm, a farm hotel, a restaurant, greenhouse, bakery, larder, spa, cellar and a learning centre. Babylonstoren is also home to an organic food garden of great diversity: eight acres of vegetables and aromatic herbs.

Each of the air-conditioned apartments retains historic details, such as wooden farm doors, fireplaces and thick stone walls. They are also equipped with modern kitchens, designer bathrooms and cable TVs. Free WiFi is provided. A fresh breakfast is provided daily.

There is an indoor pool as well as an outside pool featuring a sun terrace with views of the mountains.

Facilities:

• A Babylonstoren breakfast.
• Full access to the garden at all times.
• Guided garden tours and farm walk.
• Cycling and canoeing/rowing on the farm dam.
• Fishing.
• Mountain drive (for a 2-night stay and longer).
• Daily stretch and breathing sessions at Babylonstoren Balance.
• Bread baking with bakers.
• Cellar tour and wine tasting.
• Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tour.
• A special treasure hunt that adds to the excitement of our young guests.
• Feed the fish in our ponds.
• Essential oil tour every weekday at 10h00.
• Guest laundry – 6 items per day.
• Personalised larder in the rooms.
• 15% VAT (subject to change).

Accommodation:

FARMHOUSE SUITE – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

A botanical theme combines with moody interiors, incorporating swarthy four-poster king-size beds, dusted moss walls, luxurious en-suite marble bathrooms and generous walk-in cupboards. Each room is fitted with a cast-iron stove, contemporary accessories and furniture such as an extra-length MDF Italia sofa.

ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Each open-plan suite has a luxurious en-suite bathroom and lounge area with thick walls, elegant gables, bookshelves filled with a wonderful selection and a hearty fireplace.

ONE-BEDROOM-COTTAGE – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge

Each open-plan cottage has a luxurious en-suite bathroom and lounge area with thick walls, elegant gables, a hearty fireplace and bookshelves filled with a wonderful selection. Into this pristine Cape Dutch style, a contemporary glass cube has been seamlessly added to house a kitchen area.

FYNBOS FAMILY HOUSE – Sleeps 10, 5 en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, spacious lounge, private pool and courtyard

Up to ten guests are accommodated in five individual bedrooms, each comprising a fireplace and spacious en-suite with marbled tile floors and luxurious freestanding baths to soak away your worries. Leading off the spacious lounge is a contemporary glass cube, seamlessly encompassing a fully equipped kitchen. The heart of the house is the private central courtyard, offering a gathering space for friends and family to share. A crystal pool in the centre of the courtyard is fed by a shallow channel, emulating the streams on the rest of the property and providing the tranquil sound of gently trickling water.

Babylonstoren offers free private parking and a shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge upon request. Cape Town International Airport is 31.1 miles away.

Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands Offers 1st May to end of August “Stay 4 pay for 3 nights” from 1st April to 30 Aug Offers 15% Off  for Crewconnected Members

Make your booking request here reservations@babylonstoren.com or reservations2@babylonstoren.com Quote CREWCONNECTED Airline Staff Rates

Tel +27 (0)21 300  3908