Cottages Accommodation Near Babylonstoren Wine Estate
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Afrikaans Language Monument, Franschhoek Motor Museum, Butterfly World, Paarl Mall
Babylonstoren Wine Estate Reviews
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Officially on the Franschhoek Wine Route in the Drakenstein Valley, the Babylonstoren Wine Estate is somewhat closer to Paarl, however, those in Franschhoek are unlikely to give up this must-visit estate in a hurry. Babylonstoren is an historic wine farm dating back to 1690 with a beautifully restored manor house and outbuildings that include an original slave bell. These buildings are privately owned and cannot be visited but the rest of the farm is a treat and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
First stop on the farm is a wine tasting under the trees while watching the donkeys, peacocks and other birds strutting the farmyard. The estate’s wine offerings are of superior quality and produced over generations by erudite wine makers.
Next, pop in to the scented room for a fragrance sensation. The perfumed products are manufactured on the farm.
The adjoining barn houses a refrigerated charcuterie and cheese station containing imported and local brands, along... Show more
About Cottages
Guests escape the noise and bustle of lodges by opting to stay in either fully self-catering or bed and breakfast cottages. Self-catering cottages are a home away from home and come fully equipped with everything guests need. Most self catering cottages also come with a cleaning service, Dstv, and a private patio/entertainment area. Guests who opt for bed and breakfast cottages enjoy their own private patio/entertainment area, luxury amenities, Dstv, and cleaning service. There is often a small kitchenette, if guests wish to do a little cooking, and a relaxing lounge area. Cottages are ideal for families, small groups of friends and couples wishing for a more private retreat.