Western Cape Wine Estate
Babylonstoren
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At a glance
Region
Paarl
Established
1692
From Cape Town
47 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
The inside track
The estate
Babylonstoren is a historic Cape Dutch farm in the Franschhoek/Simondium area, famous for its expansive fruit and vegetable gardens, luxury accommodation, and farm-to-fork dining.
One of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, Babylonstoren is renowned for its meticulously maintained gardens and holistic approach to farm life. Guests can enjoy guided cellar and garden tours, indulge in seasonal dining at Babel, or relax in the estate's luxury spa and hotel facilities. It remains a top-tier destination for those seeking a blend of agricultural heritage and modern luxury.
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About
Tasting details
Guided wine tasting experiences explore the estate's vineyards and unique viticulture practices. In the heart of the cellar or a scenic tasting room, savour award-winning wines — from crisp whites to robust reds. Cellar tours explore the underground wine tunnel, showcasing ancient clay pots, modern cement fermenters, and innovative concrete eggs, finishing with a master tasting paired with farm-grown delicacies. Recognized as the Best Innovative Wine Tourism Experience in the country for 2022.
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Stay here
Stay at Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Hotel offers Farmhouse Suite and Red Studio, Garden and Fynbos cottages, plus exclusive-use Manor House and Fynbos Family House amid gardens, vineyards and Simonsberg views.
Explore accommodation at BabylonstorenAccommodation
Manor House
5 bedrooms (king-size each; 2 rooms option of twin beds)
Features
- exclusive-use (booked as a unit)
- breakfast included
- Cape Dutch manor dating to 1777
- bookshelves
Rates on request
Fynbos Family House
5 bathrooms (freestanding baths)
Features
- exclusive-use home
- fireplace in each bedroom
- fully equipped kitchen (glass cube)
- spacious lounge
- private central courtyard
- private / crystal pool
- Cape Dutch-style
- foot of Simonsberg and Franschhoek mountains
Rates on request
Fynbos One-Bedroom Cottage
Features
- kitchen
- lounge
Rates on request
Fynbos Two-Bedroom Cottage
Features
- kitchen
- lounge
Rates on request
Garden One-Bedroom Suite
1 bathroom (luxurious en-suite)
Features
- lounge area
- fireplace
- bookshelves
- thick walls
- elegant gables
Rates on request
Garden One-Bedroom Cottage
Features
- kitchen
- lounge
Rates on request
Garden Two-Bedroom Cottage
Features
- kitchen
- lounge
- fireplace
- bookshelves
- Cape Dutch style
- glass-cube kitchen
Rates on request
Garden farm cottage
Features
- kitchen area
- dining table
- fireplace seating
Rates on request
Farmhouse Suite
Features
- walk-in cupboards
- cast-iron stove
- extra-length sofa
- botanical theme
Rates on request
Red Studio
Features
- studio apartment
- fireplace
- kitchenette
- private entrance
- pétanque courtyard
- outdoor shower in secluded garden
Rates on request
More to explore
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Explore the region
Your guide to the Paarl Wine Valley
Explore Paarl with a day built around Babylonstoren and its neighbours.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.
Custom tour
Build a custom tour around Babylonstoren
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