Sheltered by the grey and imposing Drakenstein Mountains, the rolling hills of the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wine valleys are covered in varying shades of purple and green grapes, olives, and plum ...

Babel Restaurant, nestled in a historic cowshed, blends Cape Dutch charm with contemporary glass walls, creating a stylish yet inviting space to savor innovative dishes. Recognized as Africa's Best ...

If you’ve ever had anyone tell you about their visit to Babylonstoren, we’re pretty sure the gardens were the main topic of conversation. And with good reason. Covering a whopping 3.5ha of the ...

Franschhoek – Babylonstoren’s Babel Restaurant has been named Africa's Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant at the 2024 World Culinary Awards. The award was presented during the 5th annual awards ceremony on ...

Created within a restored Cape Dutch farm dating back to the late 17 th century, Babylonstoren is the brain child of South African telecoms magnate Koos Bekker and the former editor of ELLE Decor, ...

Found off a dusty road in the Winelands region, with vineyards as its neighbours. You’re likely to stay put in the hotel once you arrive, but if you fancy a bit of exploring, Franschoek is a 10-minute ...

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To be expelled from the gardens of Babylonstoren would be worse than it was for Adam and Eve being expelled from Eden. This is as close to paradise as one can imagine, an oasis of imagination, ...

In the historically inspired restoration of one of the Cape Winelands' oldest estates, owners Koos Bekker and wife Karen Roos, with the help of their dedicated staff, have created a new kind of ...