Babylonstoren
Winelands, South Africa
Highlights
- Historic Charm: Set on a historic Cape Dutch farm dating back to 1692, Babylonstoren combines heritage with modern luxury, offering a unique and authentic experience.
- Luxurious Accommodation: The hotel features elegantly designed rooms, suites, and cottages, blending contemporary comforts with rustic charm, all set amidst beautiful gardens and vineyards.
- Exquisite Dining: Farm-to-table dining is a feature at both Babel and the Greenhouse, with menus inspired by seasonal produce grown on the farm, ensuring fresh and delicious meals.
- Extensive Gardens: Explore the sprawling 8-acre garden, home to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting for leisurely strolls.
- Wellness and Relaxation: The Garden Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, including massages, facials, and hydrotherapy, set in a serene environment to ensure complete relaxation.
- The Range of Activities: Participate in guided garden tours, bread-making classes, wine tastings, and cycling through the vineyards, offering a variety of experiences to immerse guests in the farm’s vibrant lifestyle.
Why we love Babylonstoren
Established in 1692 this is a wonderful slice of South African history with original Cape Dutch architecture that has been beautifully preserved over the years. That feeling of history really does add to the atmosphere.
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Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
The gardens of Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
Cellarmaster, Charl Coetzee, Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
The farm shop at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
Explore the farm on foot at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
Hamman Spa at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
A suite at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
A cottage bathroom at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
A cottage at Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
The Suites, Babylonstoren, The Winelands, South Africa
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How to get there
Babylonstoren is around 30 miles north of Cape Town, the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours by car through some stunning scenery (and wine lands).
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are welcome at Babylonstoren. The hotel offers a family-friendly environment with various amenities and activities designed for children. Here are some features that make Babylonstoren an ideal destination for families:
- Family Accommodation: The hotel provides spacious rooms and cottages that can accommodate families, ensuring comfort and convenience for guests of all ages.
- Activities for Kids: Children can enjoy exploring the extensive gardens, participating in farm tours, and discovering the various animals on the farm.
- Family-Friendly Dining: Restaurants at Babylonstoren offer menus that cater to children, with fresh and healthy options sourced from the farm.
- Educational Experiences: Kids can learn about farming, gardening, and sustainability through interactive and hands-on activities.
- Outdoor Fun: The estate offers plenty of space for children to play and explore, including cycling paths and walking trail
Giving back
Babylonstoren is committed to sustainability through various innovative and eco-friendly practices. They have implemented extensive water-saving measures, reducing consumption by 50% through advanced irrigation systems and exclusive reliance on borehole water for all operations. Solar power is another significant initiative, with the goal of cutting their reliance on the national grid by 80% through solar installations that power their facilities.
The farm engages in comprehensive waste management practices, including composting organic waste from their gardens and kitchens to enrich the soil, and recycling glass, cardboard, and plastic to minimize landfill contributions. Additionally, Babylonstoren uses sustainable packaging materials, such as compostable PLA cellophane and recyclable aluminium bottles for their products.
