Hotel Style Classical Traditional, rustic Contemporary, design Resort, vacational Fusion Hotel Category Exclusive luxury Informal Luxury Chic, Charming |
Babylonstoren, Franschhoek |
Klapmuts Simondium Road, 7670, Franschhoek, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA. |
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Description: BabylonstorenThis magnificent heritage property is located in the heart of the Western Cape wine region, and is set in a fabulous Cape Dutch farm estate, originally built in 1777 on the foundations of a historic farm dating from 1690. Babylonstoren offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine wines and cuisine and a range of outdoor activities in a beautiful rural setting.Perfect for relaxing, tranquil stays in this magnificent region, Babylonstoren is within easy reach of Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Paarl, and is surrounded by the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek Mountains. As a fully functioning farm and wine estate, it offers a fabulous range of outdoor activities, from the thoroughly relaxed to the energetic. Guests can stroll in the immense gardens, canoe on the lake or cycle through the vineyards and orchards, wind down in the fully equipped spa or take cooling dips in the large outdoor swimming pool. Every day visitors are welcomed to a vineyard and cellar tour, which ends with a tasting of the estate's excellent range of wines. To complete the Babylonstoren experience, the Babel restaurant serves delicious seasonal menus based on farm fresh, seasonal produce. Meals may be enjoyed in the elegant, glazed restaurant, or in fine weather, under the plane trees in the courtyard. Type of rooms: BabylonstorenSuite:These large suites feature vintage design with a vaulted wooden ceiling. It has a spacious seating area and a large en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bathtub. One king-size bed. Room size 53 sq m. Two-Bedroom Cottage: These magnificent cottages feature a spacious lounge area with an open fireplace. They also have a large, fully equipped kitchen, and a sumptuous private bathroom. One king-size bed, two single beds. Cottage size 115 sq m. Additional information: BabylonstorenAirport shuttle services are available on request. Charges apply. |
Basic Info:
Number of rooms: 12
Official category: 5 Stars.
Year of establishment and/or latest refurbishment: 1777.
Smoking policy: Non-smoking property.Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club. Restaurant closed: Babel Restaurant is open for lunch, from Wednesday to Sunday, and for dinner, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Hotel guests may enjoy special dinners every day of the week. How to get here: From Cape Town: Take the N1 towards Paarl. Take Exit 47 - Klapmuts, Stellenbosch R44 off-ramp. At the Stop street turn right (underneath the N1 towards Stellenbosch). Go over the next 4-way stop and over the bridge. Take the next left on Franschhoek (R45). About 6km down that road on your right you'll see Babylonstoren. From Stellenbosch: Take the R44 towards Wellington. About 16km outside of Stellenbosch you'll see a farm stall called 'The Potbelly Pantry' on your left hand side. Take the next right on Franschhoek (R45). About 6km down that road on your right you'll see Babylonstoren. From Stellenbosch over the Helshoogte Pass : You can also get to the farm from Stellenbosch via the Helshoogte pass (R310) towards Franschhoek. Drive through Pniel and you'll come to a T-junction. Take the R45 towards Paarl. Take the Klapmuts/Simondium road turn-off to your left. About 4km down the road you'll see Babylonstoren on your left. From Paarl: In Paarl, head South on Main Road towards the N1/R101. Pass under the N1 and continue along the R101, do not turn onto the N1. Turn left onto the R45 towards Franschhoek. At Vrede & Lust take the Klapmuts/Simondium road turn-off to your right. About 4km down the road you'll see Babylonstoren on your left. GPS Coordinates: 33° 49' 39.40'' S 18° 55' 29.76'' E Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport - 47,7km.
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