Babylonstoren, Franschhoek Wine Valley

Hotels & Residences

Babylonstoren, Franschhoek Wine Valley

The guest experience at Babylonstoren in South Africa is singular and sustaining. This is a place where one feels refreshed, whether waking up between crisp linen sheets or picking their own healthy fruit and veggies from the orchards and gardens.

There’s a sense of grounding oneself here on one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in existence, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. Guests are made to feel as if this is their own estate, with full garden access at all times, cellar tours and tastings, bread making with the bakers, morning harvests with the gardeners, guided fishing trips, and access to the garden spa. Dining is a highlight, where farm-to-fork cuisine might mean homemade muesli, thick farm-style yogurts, fresh salads and cheeses, and even a five-course carnivore evening, celebrating the finest meat in Africa. Guests may stay in one of several idyllic settings, including the refined and moody Farmhouse (with a gorgeous honeymoon loft suite), a white-washed garden cottage with a hearty fireplace, a Cape Dutch-style Fynbos Cottage next to the vineyards and orchards, or an exclusive-use Family House, perfect for groups who wish for a peaceful retreat.

Closest Airport

Capetown Airport (CPT), 16.7 km, 60 minute drive

Number of Rooms

Fynbos Cottages, Garden Suites, Garden Cottages, Farm House Suites

The Restaurants

Babel Restaurant, The Greenhouse

Amenities and Facilities

Air Conditioning
Bicycles
Boutique & Gift Shop
Canoeing
Daily Nature Excursions
Family Accommodation
Family Friendly
Family Interconnecting Rooms
Family Rooms Available
Farm
Farm shop
Fishing
Foraging Experiences
Gym
Hamman
Hiking Trails
Kitchen Garden
Laundry
Library
Mountain drive
Picnics
Relaxation Gardens
Restaurant
Scented room
Spa
Swimming Pool
Wine Center
Wine and olive tasting
Yoga

Rebecca Recommends Amenities

A personalized welcome from senior management and a tour of the property with the Hotel Manager.

Rebecca Recommends Secrets

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.

Combination Stay/Why Visit

Every aspect of Babylonstoren – including the contemporary Farm Hotel & Spa, the Farm Shop, and Restaurants – is led by the ever-changing tapestry and botanical diversity of the garden.

The farm hotel is characterized by thick whitewashed walls, elegant gables, and hearty fireplaces, emulating an authentic farm-stay experience.

Babylonstoren’s menus are always guided by what is available in the garden. Their farm-to-fork philosophy means they like to serve food that is seasonal and that reflects their “pick, clean, and serve” approach.

Why Us?

With the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof, and Franschhoek mountains at their back, Babylonstoren’s garden are breathtaking and imposing. Dating back to 1692, this historic fruit and wine farm underwent significant renovation and meticulous investment to reimagine the historic Cape Dutch style leading to an authentic yet contemporary restoration that establishes the farm into the future.

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