Babylonstoren Farm Hotel, South Africa
5* hotel
A boutique hotel with just 22 rooms in absolutely stunning and serene surroundings, Babylonstoren Farm Hotel is a wonderful option for those looking to stay in The Winelands. This farm, hotel and restaurant draws on the delightful scenery and the bountiful produce grown across the grounds. The Babylonstoren Farm Hotel is set within 8 hectares of private grounds and kitchen gardens and is finished in a chic and beautiful style.
Lovingly restored, the Babylonstoren Farm Hotel’s history dates back to the late 1600s. The esteemed Babel restaurant is a converted old cow shed which is over 200 years old. The Babylonstoren Farm Hotel exudes an understated confidence in providing restorative luxury. This is a theme that runs throughout the hotel from the dining to the comfort of the suites and cottages.
In addition to The Babel restaurant, there are also The Greenhouse and The Bakery restaurants. These all place an emphasis on the sensational produce of the farm which takes centre stage on the plates of food. The dining at Babylonstoren is superb and they focus on the farm-to-fork philosophy.
Guests of Babylonstoren Farm Hotel are sure to find tranquility during their stay. The swimming pool area with relaxing pool deck is an ideal spot for whiling away a sunny afternoon. The Garden Spa is the ultimate space for unwinding and ideal for booking a relaxed day at. There is an indoor vitality swimming pool, a sauna, steam room, salt room and of course massage treatments to book from the spa menu.
Property Details
- Farmhouse suite: king-size bed, en-suite bath, seating area, dressing room and fireplace
- One bedroom garden suite: king-size or twin beds, en-suite bath, seating area and fireplace
- One bedroom garden cottage: king-size bed, en-suite bath, seating area, fireplace and dining and kitchen area
- Two bedroom garden cottage: one bedroom with king-size bed, one with king-size or twin beds, en-suite baths, seating area, fireplace and dining and kitchen area
- One bedroom Fynbos cottage: king-size bed, en-suite bath, seating area, fireplace and dining and kitchen area
- Two bedroom Fynbos cottage: one bedroom with king-size bed, one with king-size or twin beds, en-suite baths, seating area, fireplace and dining and kitchen area
- Manor house (sleeping 10 guests): three bedrooms with king-size bed, two bedrooms with king-size or twin beds, five bathrooms, living room, fireplace, dining and kitchen area and garden
- Swimming pool
- Babel restaurant
- Bakery restaurant
- Greenhouse restaurant
- Fitness suite
- Bar
- Library
- Farm shop
- Parking
- WiFi
- Transfers to and from Babylonstoren Farm House
- Garden Spa (including indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, salt room and spa use)
- Massage and beauty treatments
- Babysitting
- Guided garden tour and farm walk
- Guided fishing
- Cycling
- Rowing at the dam
- Morning harvest with the gardeners
- Bread baking with the bakers
- Cellar tour and wine tasting
- Babylonstoren workshops
- Franschhoek wine tram
Please note some extras are at an additional charge, please speak to a specialist as some may be included in your stay
- The best time to go: December to April
- International travel: London to Cape Town direct; flight time approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes
- Transfer time: 45 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport
- Currency: South African Rand
- Languages: English, Afrikaans also widely spoken
- Child policy: all children welcome except in the Farmhouse Suites
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Our Thoughts
“Ideal for anyone who is looking to relax whilst visiting South Africa, the Babylonstoren Farm Hotel is utterly indulgent and a sensational choice for those who love natural beauty, wonderful produce and lavish interiors.”
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