Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel is a luxury farm stay in the heart of the Cape Winelands. At the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. Between Paarl and Franschhoek. The hotel is on a working farm dating back to 1692. It is of incredible beauty offering guests not only a unique stay. But also a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, fine food, and wine. And a Spa that evokes a sense of well being.
Babylonstoren places its emphasis on luxury, comfort, and a farm-to-fork approach to food. It is one of those must visit when in the Cape places. Whether to stay or to dine.
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Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel Accommodation
The Babylonstoren Farmhouse offers 9 x suites. The Farm Hotel offers a variety of 1 and 2 bedroom cottages and suites. Plus there are 2 x 5 bedroom exclusive use villas.
All accommodation at Babylonstoren is serviced daily and breakfast is included in the room rate. As well as a well stocked personalized bar fridge. Bookshelves filled with a wonderful selection of books, underfloor heating, and free WiFi are just a few of the things that await you.
Farmhouse Suite x 9
Comfort is key in the one bedroom Farmhouse suites. Where a moody interior theme comprising swarthy four-poster king size beds and dusted moss walls. Luxurious en-suite marble bathrooms, and generous walk-in cupboards are paired with contemporary furniture and accessories. Such as extra length MDF Italia sofas. In addition to the underfloor heating, each room has a cast iron stove for extra warmth. The Farmhouse Suite sleeps 2 and is not child-friendly.
Cape Winelands Family Vacation
Families are most welcome at Babylonstoren (except in the Farmhouse Suites). Children under 2 stay for free in a cot if sharing a room with their parents. Families of a maximum of 3 or 4 guests (regardless of age) are to be accommodated in a two-bedroom cottage at standard rates. Babysitting is available for parents who want to venture out. Or who would like to have a quiet meal at one of the restaurants.
Activities For The Kids
The farm is a paradise for children! The beloved donkeys, Meisiekind and Lulu, live opposite the Farm Shop. Young guests may help feed the donkeys, or collect eggs. And help harvest fruit and vegetables from the garden, especially for the breakfast table. Kids are also welcome to help the bakers knead and bake delicious farm loaves of bread. And don’t forget to go on the scavenger hunt.
Things to do on Babylonstoren Farm
Dining at Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel
Babel Restaurant
Housed in the old cowshed, Babel Restaurant is a wonderful mix of Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls. It makes for a simple yet edgy environment in which to try their tasty yet often unconventional combinations. A farm-to-fork philosophy. Meaning Babel Restaurant likes to serve food that is seasonal and that reflects a “pick, clean, and serve” approach.
Therefore; the style of food leans towards simplicity. But with an edge. Meals are creative though always clear in structure. Vegetables and fruit gathered daily from the garden are often served with their skins on. The helpings are generous. Enjoy your meals either in the glass-enclosed restaurant or under the trees in the courtyard, depending on the weather.
Greenhouse Restaurant
At the rear of the garden, tucked away between the oak trees; the Greenhouse offers guests a wonderful refreshment station after their walk through the garden. All the food is picnic-style in wooden crates with preserves, jams, and salads in jars. Fresh bread from the wood-fired oven comes wrapped in the iconic blue and white Babylonstoren paper.
Bakery
By day, the Bakery supplies the Farm Shop and restaurants with freshly baked bread. At night this space is transformed into a true celebration of La Dolce Vita! For dinners in the Bakery, the food is family-style. Guests dish up for themselves from wooden boards placed on their tables. While sipping on wine and enjoying the lively atmosphere.
On Monday and Friday evenings, scrumptious Italian-inspired meals are available in the Bakery. The four course set menu starts with a salad and antipasti offering. Then its homemade pasta followed by moreish wood-fired pizza. Finish off with a delicious dessert and the famous coffee.
On Wednesdays, a five course Carnivore Evening is available. The best meat in the world comes from Chianina cattle, an age old Italian breed. Babylonstoren’s herd of Chianina is entirely farm reared and grass fed. And their steaks reach the rarefied levels of the best Bistecca Fiorentina. One of the most popular dishes of Tuscan cuisine. With braai masters Jaco and Eddie, you celebrate the best meat in Africa. Enjoy a glass of wine and live accordion music while the coals are glowing.
Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel Accommodation Rates
Babylonstoren 2025 Room Rates |
1st January – 30th April 2025 and 1st September – 31st December 2025 |
1st May – 31st August 2025 | |
Farmhouse Suite |
2 guests | R18 860 | R14 050 |
Single | R14 380 | R10 350 | |
One Bedroom Suite |
2 guests | R21 370 | R15 700 |
Single | R15 990 | R11 960 | |
One Bedroom Cottage |
2 guests | R24 730 | R18 400 |
Single | R18 400 | R13 800 | |
Two bedroom Cottage |
3 guests | R34 500 | R26 450 |
4 guests | R37 950 | R28 200 | |
Manor House |
Per Villa | R120 750 | R109 300 |
Fynbos Family House |
Per Villa |
Please request for rates from 1st to 16th January 2026.
Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel 2026 Accommodation Rates |
17th January – 30th April 2026 and 1st September – 15th December 2026 (min 2 nights) |
1st May – 31st August 2026 (min 2 nights over weekends) | 15th December 2026 – 16th January 2027 (min 3 nights) | |
Farmhouse and Red Studio Suite |
2 guests | R21 700 | R15 200 | R23 600 |
Single | R16 600 | R11 200 | R18 000 | |
One Bedroom Suite |
2 guests | R24 600 | R17 000 | R26 800 |
Single | R18 400 | R13 000 | R20 000 | |
One Bedroom and Fowl House Cottages |
2 guests | R28 500 | R19 900 | R31 000 |
Single | R21 200 | R15 000 | R23 000 | |
Two bedroom Cottage |
3 guests | R39 700 | R28 600 | R43 200 |
4 guests | R43 700 | R30 500 | R47 500 | |
Manor House |
Per Villa | R88 700 | R83 000 | R96 400 |
Fynbos Family House |
Per Villa | R138 900 | R118 100 | R151 000 |
Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel Rates Include:
A Babylonstoren breakfast
Full access to the garden at all times
Guided garden tour and farm walk
Cycling and canoeing/rowing on the farm dam
Fishing
Afternoon mountain drive (for a 2 night stay and longer)
Harvest tour
Bread baking with bakers
Cellar tour and wine tasting
Personalized larder in the rooms
15% VAT (subject to change)
Not included in the nightly rate:
Meals other than breakfast.
All drinks; other than from the personal larders in the rooms;
Spa treatments,
Laundry,
1% tourism levy per room per night,
All transfers.
Babylonstoren Farmhouse and Farm Hotel Accommodation Special Offers
Winelands Winter Offer
Stay 4, pay 3 between 1st May – 31st August every year
Babylonstoren also makes an ideal wedding venue in the Cape Winelands. We’ll be adding it soon to our South African Wedding Packages but feel free to contact us before then. Let us know dates, number of people and where you are from.
Simondium Road
Cape Winelands South Africa