Surrounded by a fruit and vegetable garden on a farm dating from 1692, this elegant hotel in a Cape Dutch building is 6 km from the N1 freeway and 16 km from Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve.
Serene suites with heated floors, fireplaces and marble bathrooms feature living areas with designer furniture and bookshelves, along with Wi-Fi and free minibars. Upgraded suites add hot tubs and 4-poster beds, while the 1- and 2-bedroom cottages come with kitchenettes.
There’s a glass-enclosed restaurant and a casual eatery, plus a bakery and a winery. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, and a spa with a hammam. Breakfast is available.
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What is Babylonstoren known for?
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.
Who owns Babylonstoren in Cape Town?
owner Karen Roos
In 2007, owner Karen Roos commissioned French architect Patrice Taravella to plan the layout of the garden. His work at Prieuré Notre Dame d’Orsan in France had impressed her greatly. There Patrice had reconstructed a medieval cloistered garden on the site of a restored 12th-century monastery.
How much does it cost to stay at Babylonstoren?
Essential information about Babylonstoren
Low season | July |
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High season | October |
Average price (weeknight) | $1,163 |
Average price (weekend night) | $991 |
How big is Babylonstoren farm?
Dating back to 1692, this 200-hectare farm, lies in the Drakenstein Valley in the heart of the Cape Winelands, almost halfway between Franschhoek and Paarl. Here, owner Karen Roos has masterfully created the ultimate farm haven, where the luxury is in the integrity and authenticity of the setting.