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Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

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Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. (Image adapted). © Babylonstoren Wine Estate

Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Babylonstoren Wine Estate, located in Simondium in the Cape Winelands, is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa, dating back to 1692. This iconic estate is renowned for its meticulously preserved architecture, extensive gardens, and world-class wines. With its whitewashed buildings and gabled roofs, Babylonstoren offers a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of the region, while seamlessly integrating modern elements to enhance the visitor experience. The estate spans over 200 hectares and includes vineyards, orchards, and vegetable gardens, all cultivated with a focus on sustainability and organic farming practices.

The heart of Babylonstoren is its expansive garden, inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town. This 3.5-hectare garden is designed in the classic Cape Dutch style and is divided into 15 clusters, each with its own unique theme and plant species. Visitors can stroll through sections dedicated to vegetables, fruit, indigenous plants, and medicinal herbs, among others. The garden also features water channels, pergolas, and a variety of farm animals, making it a delightful and educational experience for all ages. Seasonal produce from the garden is used in the estate's farm-to-table restaurants, ensuring fresh and flavorful dishes.

Wine production is a central aspect of Babylonstoren, with the estate producing a range of award-winning wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Cape Winelands. The vineyards are planted with classic grape varietals such as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, among others. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings in the estate's modern tasting room, which offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains. The cellar tours provide insights into the winemaking process, from grape harvesting to bottling, and highlight the estate's commitment to quality and innovation.

In addition to its gardens and wines, Babylonstoren offers a variety of activities and amenities for visitors. These include guided garden tours, cycling and hiking trails, a luxurious spa, and boutique accommodation in beautifully restored Cape Dutch cottages. The estate also hosts workshops and events focused on gardening, cooking, and wellness, attracting visitors who are passionate about sustainable living and farm-to-table cuisine. Babylonstoren's blend of history, natural beauty, and modern luxury makes it a must-visit destination in the Cape Winelands.

Five Facts about Babylonstoren Wine Estate:

1. Historical Significance: Babylonstoren dates back to 1692, making it one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa, with a rich history reflected in its preserved architecture and heritage.

2. Expansive Garden: The estate features a 3.5-hectare garden inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, divided into 15 clusters with diverse themes, including vegetables, fruit, indigenous plants, and medicinal herbs.

3. Award-Winning Wines: Babylonstoren produces a range of award-winning wines from classic grape varietals like Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the unique terroir of the Cape Winelands.

4. Farm-to-Table Cuisine: The estate's restaurants use seasonal produce from the garden, offering fresh and flavorful farm-to-table dishes that highlight the estate's commitment to sustainability and organic farming.

5. Variety of Activities: Babylonstoren offers guided garden tours, cycling and hiking trails, a luxurious spa, and boutique accommodation, along with workshops and events focused on gardening, cooking, and wellness, providing a comprehensive visitor experience.


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Zorgvliet Wines Country Lodge
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Zorgvliet Wines Country Lodge

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 9.2km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Zorgvliet se warm en verwelkomende plattelandse lodge voorsien in die behoeftes van elke individu met besonderse aandag aan detail. Hierdie lodge bied aan gaste die geleentheid om werklik die unieke persoonlikheid van die Stellenbosch wynlande te ervaar..   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

d'Olyfboom Guesthouse
Slaap 10 in 5 eenhede
Van R 725
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d'Olyfboom Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Paarl

 10.5km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

d'Olyfboom Gastehuis is in die Paarl geleë en verwelkom reisigers en toeriste wat graag die Boland in al sy prag wil ervaar.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

5 Konings Guesthouse
Slaap 4 in 2 eenhede
Van R 640
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5 Konings Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Paarl

 11.7km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

5 Konings Guesthouse bied B&B-verblyf in die Paarl, in die hartjie van die Kaapse Wynlande. Bly in een van ons 8 stylvol versierde en suite-kamers wat voorsiening maak vir jou gerief en plesier. Al die kamers is toegerus met lugversorging...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Roosenwijn Guest House
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Van R 1450
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Roosenwijn Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 12.8km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Slegs 5 minute se stap vanaf die dorpie Stellenbosch en die Universiteit. 10 stylvol versierde luukse, en suite-kamers, gemeubileer met pragtige oudhede en 'n tikkie Afrika. Lugversorger/verwarmer, satelliet-televisie, kroeg, tee/koffie...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Stellenbosch Apartment
Van R 1700
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Stellenbosch Apartment

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 12.9km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch Apartment is 'n twee-slaapkamer, selfsorg-woonstel naby aan die historiese midde-dorp van Stellenbosch. Dit is 'n woonstel op die grondvloer en het 'n pragtige tuin met braaigeriewe. Lughawe...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Stellenbosch Townhouse
Slaap 6 in 1 eenheid
Van R 9900
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Stellenbosch Townhouse

Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 13.2km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Ervaar luukse en egtheid by ons privaat meenthuis in die hartjie van skilderagtige Stellenbosch in die Kaapse Wynlande. Ons luukse meenthuis met 3 slaapkamers is perfek vir lang verblyf of op reis, en akkommodeer gemaklik tot 5 - 6 gaste.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Bertha's Guest Flat
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Slaap 17 in 4 eenhede
Van R 1650
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Bertha's Guest Flat

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 13.3km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Bertha's Place is 'n bekoorlike, ten volle toegeruste selfsorg-woonstel in die hart van die geskiedkundige Stellenbosch. Dit is geskik vir een tot vier persone. Dit het twee slaapkamers, 'n groot eet/sitkamer, 'n stoep en tuin.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Kierie Kwaak
Slaap 19 in 4 eenhede
Van R 450
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Kierie Kwaak

Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Stellenbosch

 13.7km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Die Kierie Kwaak Selfsorg-kothuise is 4 km buite Stellenbosch geleë op 'n plaas in die pragtige, rustieke Jonkershoekvallei, wat deel vorm van 'n Wêrelderfenisgebied.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Middelplaas Paarl Guesthouse
Slaap 4 in 2 eenhede
Van R 350
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Middelplaas Paarl Guesthouse

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Paarl

 14.1km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Middelplaas Paarl Guesthouse is geleë 3km buite Paarl. Die ideale eind bestemming vir korporatiewe gaste, vakansie gangers, toergroepe, trougaste, skool- en sportgroepe en lang termyn verblyf. Gaste het ‘n keuse uit 24 kamers elke met ‘n eiesoortige   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Val d Or Estate
Slaap 28 in 10 eenhede
Van R 4500
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Val d Or Estate

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Franschhoek

 14.3km from Babylonstoren Wine Estate - Simondium, Cape Winelands

Val d'Or Estate bied B&B en selfsorgverblyf in Franschhoek in die Kaapse Wynlande en Breederiviervallei-streek in die Wes-Kaap. Geleë teen die voorheuwels van die manjifieke Franschhoekberge, 'n paar minute se ry...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

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