Babylonstoren is a 200-hectare farm that dates back to 1692 and is located in the Drakenstein Valley in the Cape Winelands, nearly halfway between Franschhoek and Paarl. Owner Karen Roos has expertly crafted the ideal farm haven here, where the luxury is in the setting’s authenticity and integrity.
A stylish hotel, a 3.5-hectare garden that supplies three restaurants and a tranquil spa, a contemporary wine-tasting facility, a boathouse with a row boat, endless dirt roads, and a pervasive sense of tranquility that follows you everywhere can also be found here.
Here are 15 reasons to visit Babylonstoren today
Babylonstoren is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and there are so many reasons why you should visit it today. From the stunning gardens and fruit orchards to the award-winning wine estate and restaurants, Babylonstoren has something for everyone. Plus, with its charming cottages and luxurious suites, it’s the perfect place to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable travel experience, then make sure to add Babylonstoren to your list!
Address: Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium, 7670
Opening hours: Weekly 9am – 5pm
Phone: 021 863 3852
1. Start your journey at the Babylonstoren Garden
The garden at Babylonstoren serves as the farm’s epicenter, surrounded by a total of 3.5 hectares (8 acres) of fruit and vegetable orchards.
The garden is divided into 15 clusters, each of which includes vegetable areas, stone and pome fruits, nuts, citrus, berries, bees, herbs, ducks and chickens, a prickly pear maze, and other features.
Water flows into the garden via rills from a stream, passing through ponds planted with edible lotus, nymphaea lilies, and waterblommetjies.
Every one of the garden’s more than 300 plant varieties is edible or has medicinal value. They are also grown as organically and biologically sustainable as possible. The garden’s fruits and vegetables are harvested all year for use in two farm-to-fork restaurants. A natural stream flows from Simonsberg Mountain to the Berg River along the garden’s edge, providing a habitat for indigenous wild olives. Every spring, a collection of approximately 7000 clivia lilies explode in a spectacular display in their shade.
2. Stay at the Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
The Babylonstoren Hotel is surrounded by a stunning 9-acre garden with historical significance. Located in the Simondium area of the Cape Winelands, this luxury boutique hotel offers guests a beautiful and relaxing retreat.
The words ‘luxury’ and ‘rural setting’ go hand in hand at Babylonstoren Hotel Cape Town; nestled between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, they are more than a fitting description of this one-of-a-kind destination.
Many of the original farm buildings have been converted into beautiful, elegant guest rooms. There are nine one-bedroom suites, each with access to an outdoor pool and a hot spa. The salt room, vitality pool, and sauna are all housed in a decked wooden building, adding to the facility’s tranquil atmosphere. White-washed walls enhance the Babylonstoren farmhouse hotel’s character.
Address: Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium, 7670
Check-in: Check-in from 14h00
3. Relax at the Babylonstoren Garden Spa
The Garden Spa at Babylonstoren, like everything else at the resort, is inextricably linked to the garden and the changing seasons. We like to think of it as a living spa because it is set in a bamboo grove with serene greenery and a plethora of leiwater channels to help set the mood. Our bamboo pavilion, which houses the facility, houses the hammam, the chill room, the hot spa, and the gym.
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