Lying within the vineyards and orchards of the Drakenstein Valley, between Franschhoek and Paarl, Babylonstoren is one of the best preserved werfs (farm yards) in the Cape Dutch tradition, with the manor house dating back to 1777.
Now a boutique hotel it hosts elegant cottages and suites, of varying sizes, in converted Cape Dutch farm buildings.
Babylonstoren has two restaurants serving produce from its famous organic gardens, as well as a wine Tasting Room which serves delicious platters. Spend your time at Babylonstoren enjoying the mountains all around, picking your own healthy fruit and veg, playing pétanque, swimming in the farm dam, enjoying an hour in the spa, eating at one of the restaurants or awaiting sunsets with a glass of wine in hand. The Babylonstoren property also features 2 private villas, the Manor House and the Fynbos Family House, both comfortably sleeping 10 guests.
Historic Cape Dutch gables and whitewashed walls with contemporary elements
A delightful dam-style swimming pool, bicycles and canoes to explore the farm
A farm-to-fork philosophy in the two excellent and atmospheric restaurants
At a glance
28 Rooms & 2 Villas
All Ages
Open All Year
B&B
Scenic
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"An undoubted highlight of any stay is a walk through the beautifully landscaped 8-hectare organic gardens. Be prepared to possibly bump into Babylonstoren's famous ducks whose job it is to keep the vines and gardens pest-free."
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Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Cultural Experience
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Food Experiences
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
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Simon & Verity Peatfield, 20th October 2024
Holiday to Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
This was our least favorite segment of the holiday and, in retrospect, I think we all wish we'd done Babylonstoren as a day trip from Cape Town with a stop in Franschhoek on the way back for dinner. The issue was that there's not a lot for teenagers to do as they're not allowed to do the wine cella…
I would rate this stay 10 stars if I could. Truly one of the most beautiful and breathtaking properties I've ever stayed at. Incredible staff, amenities, food and wine. We got upgraded due to it being our honeymoon and were gifted with 2 bottles of wine and some snacks to enjoy during our stay. No …
Babylonstoren is a beautiful farm hotel. The staff was great, and the food was wonderful. Unfortunately, we were unable to go to some of the activities offered due to my wife suffering from a bad sinus infection on the first day. The staff did direct us to the best clinic nearby and checked on my w…
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28 Rooms & 2 Villas
All Ages
Open All Year
B&B
Scenic
Birdwatching
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Food Experiences
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
