What’s on in December?

November 27th, 2024


Led by our beloved donkeys, the farm animals are weaving wonder around the farm as they ring in the festive season. We’re staying open ...

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Ripe for the sharing

May 20th, 2024


Citrus Abundance Boxes to see you through winter on a wave of Vit C 







In a country ...

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RECIPE: Honey granola with fruit crisps and dried mint leaves

October 23rd, 2017

The seasonal breakfast at Babel has been voted as one of the "best hotel breakfasts in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler. This moreish granola is part of the daily offering on our breakfast table and has become a favourite among our hotel guests.

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Eat, Drink & Be Cozy

June 4th, 2015

We often get asked what the best time of year is to visit our garden. In reply we quote Patrice Taravella, the architect of our heritage garden, who says that a garden is like someone you love, it is beautiful in every season. Winter at Babylonstoren certainly has its own charm...

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Flu-Fighting Citrus Tea Recipe

May 12th, 2015


During the winter months at Babylonstoren, the lemons, limes, oranges, naartjies, blood oranges and kumquats all ripen in the garden. These punchy Vitamin C-rich ...

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Voetbossies

July 19th, 2013

Every morning the girls from the Garden spa gather fresh herbs from the garden. They collect rosemary, lavender and lemon-thyme, each herb chosen for its ...

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Winter Warmers

May 23rd, 2013


To find out more about what to do and where to go at Babylonstoren, visit our website or make a booking online.
 

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Muesli Tart Recipe

March 13th, 2013

One of our favourite breakfasts (and a great mid-afternoon snack, too). We offer a fresh fruit, yoghurt and muesli or granola breakfast to our hotel guests ...

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Room 12

February 18th, 2013

Our Tower of Babel

January 7th, 2013

Have you ever wondered where the name Babylonstoren comes from?  Well, the koppie (or hill) on the farm made the first owners think about the Tower ...

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