Babylonstoren
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A unique Cape wine lands property
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Stylish simple grandeur ideal for all
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Fantastic food and holistic living
Babylonstoren is situated on a 200 hectare farm surrounded by the dramatic Simonsberg and Franschhoek mountains between Franschhoek and Paar in the Cape Winelands. The Cape Dutch farm with vineyards and orchards dates back to 1690, with original farm structures still beautifully preserved and a Manor House built in 1777.
The rooms reflect the simplified Cape Dutch architecture of the era, with thatched white washed free standing suites, adorned with simple gables. The interiors are a symphony in white and glass, lending the farmhouse features such as deep red brick fireplaces, deep shuttered windows and open-beamed roofs, all combining to give a stylized edge.
The rooms have a charmingly simple Protestant approach typical of that time, which belies the high definition TV’s, ducted air conditioning and DVD players found in every suite. Some rooms have full stainless steel kitchens: there is a spa and a deep pool in a stylishly converted farm reservoir. A fruit and vegetable garden of botanical diversity supplies a remarkable restaurant.
Guests staying at an exclusive farm hotel enjoy access to the entire farm, plus facilities like a spa and gym. (This is a farm after all and the magnificent gardens span 2.5 hectares, a veritable foodies Versailles!) Organic citrus, vegetables, herbs and vines are used in the restaurant, Babel, which in itself is an experience. Tours are offered with the horticulturists and are recommended.
Whether you are a keen gardener, on honeymoon or simply looking to stay somewhere a little special and a little different, then Babylonstoren will tick all the boxes!
For more information on Babylonstoren, or for advice about where to stay on your holiday to South Africa, please contact Illona, our South Africa specialist on 01285 650 011.