Babylonstoren

Located in the premier wine-growing region of the Cape Winelands against the backdrop of the Simonsberg Mountain, Babylonstoren has become a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Dating back to 1692, the historic fruit and wine farm was skilfully reimagined by its current owners more than a decade ago. It is loved and best known for its magnificent formal fruit and vegetable garden. Every single aspect of Babylonstoren – including the contemporary Farm Hotel and Garden Spa, the Farm Shop, winery, farm-to-fork restaurants, Scented Room and Bakery – is led by the ever-changing tapestry and botanical diversity of the garden. It has just been voted and the No.1 hotel in Southern Africa by Conde Nast Traveller readers for the 3rd consecutive year.

As well as being hugely romantic, perfect for foodies, winelovers, budding gardeners or those with special horticultural interests, the Farm is particularly good for families where the kids can be involved with collecting the eggs, feeding the donkeys, playing in the giant bird nests, exploring, cycling, fishing, canoeing, as well as many surprises for the whole family can discover.  The Spa has been extended to include a double hammam and Rasul chamber. The Rasul ritual is a multi-step process that is self-applied and includes a deep exfoliation and detoxing body wrap from locally sourced clay.   They have also recently added Soetmelksvlei – a beautiful living history experience where you can see how life would have been in the 18th century.