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.
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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INSIDER TIP
"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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Birdwatching
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Food Experience
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
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Sarb Bajwa and Family, 10th July 2022
vacation to Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
Brilliant hotel and farm... A great way to unwind after a safari and the city. Would thoroughly recommend it. I think 2/3 nights is the most I would want to stay here though.
This was the most amazing place we've ever stayed, definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The farm was so gorgeous and there's no limit to activities offered. The food was amazing and so fresh. We could tell everyone that worked here loved their job and was well taken care of. All the little…
Amazing - we haven't been anywhere like that before! Attention to detail and the concept was very clever ( I think they still need to work on their wine though!)
Literally breathtaking; aweinspiring, jaw droppingly lovely. There are not enough descriptions to do Babylonstoren justice. It was simply and profoundly superb! My wife's elderly parents were looked after like royalty and thoroughly spoilt. So much so, they can't stop talking about Babylonstoren! I…
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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 Experience
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
