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; 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 wellbeing.
Babylonstoren places its emphasis on luxury, comfort, and a “farm-to-fork” approach to food.
The Babylonstoren Farmhouse offers 9 x suites; while the Farm Hotel offers a variety of 1 and 2-bedroom cottages and suites plus 2 x 5-bedroom exclusive use villas.
Cape Winelands Family Vacation
Families are most welcome at Babylonstoren and 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.
Babylonstoren Accommodation
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 Wi-Fi are just a few of the things that await you.
Things to do on Babylonstoren
Dining at Babylonstoren
Babel Restaurant
Housed in the old cowshed, Babel Restaurant is a wonderful mix of Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls; that 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. Helpings are generous and meals may be taken either in the glass-enclosed restaurant or; under the Plane 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 served picnic-style in wooden crates with the preserves, jams and salads served in weck jars; while 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 but by night; this space is transformed into a true celebration of La Dolce Vita! For dinners in the Bakery, the food is served family-style; guests dish up for themselves from wooden boards placed on their table; while sipping on wine and enjoying the lively atmosphere.
Scrumptious Italian-inspired meals are served in the Bakery on Monday and Friday evenings. The four-course set menu starts with a salad and antipasti offering; homemade pasta followed by moreish wood-fired pizza, to be enjoyed to your heart’s content. The meal is rounded off with a delicious dolce and the famous coffee. Dinner is served from 6 pm and reservations are essential.
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 Accommodation Rates
Rates sharing | 1st May – 31st August 2022 | 1st September – 31st December 2022 | |
Farmhouse Suite | 2 guests | R8 700 | R11 500 |
Single | R6 400 | R8 700 | |
One-Bedroom Suite | 2 guests | R9 700 | R13 000 |
Single | R7 400 | R9 700 | |
One-Bedroom Cottage | 2 guests | R11 200 | R15 000 |
Single | R8 500 | R11 200 | |
Two-bedroom Cottage | 3 guests | R16 000 | R20 500 |
4 guests | R17 000 | R22 500 | |
Manor House | Per Villa | R66 000 | R73 000 |
Fynbos Family House | Per Villa | R66 000 | R73 000 |
Rates sharing | 1st January – 30th April 2023 and 1st September – 31st December 2023 | 1st May – 31st August 2023 | |
Farmhouse Suite | 2 guests | R12 600 | R9 400 |
Single | R9 600 | R6 900 | |
One-Bedroom Suite | 2 guests | R14 300 | R10 500 |
Single | R10 700 | R8 000 | |
One-Bedroom Cottage | 2 guests | R16 500 | R12 300 |
Single | R12 300 | R9 200 | |
Two-bedroom Cottage | 3 guests | R23 000 | R17 600 |
4 guests | R25 200 | R18 700 | |
Manor House | Per Villa | R81 800 | R72 600 |
Fynbos Family House | Per Villa | R81 800 | R72 600 |
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
Guest laundry – 6 items per day
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 bars in the rooms; Spa treatments, 1% tourism levy per room per night, and all transfers.
Babylonstoren Accommodation Special Offers
Stay 4, pay 3 at Babylonstoren until 31st August 2022 and from 1st May – 31st August 2023.
Simondium Road
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