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February 4th, 2025
Six distinct entities in four countries, each characterised by a profound sense of place and history. They share a philosophy of celebrating natural beauty, farm-to-table living and immersive guest experiences.
Franschhoek, South Africa
Situated at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley, Babylonstoren has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity. It is both a working farm and a hotel, a place of wellbeing and a paradise of sorts, anchored to the land.
Greve in Chianti, Italy
A Living Masterpiece
Nestled between forests and streams in the hills of Chianti, Vignamaggio is a sustainable farm with a wine cellar dating from 1404. More than 400 hectares with vineyards as well as vegetable and ornamental gardens offer a taste of la dolce vita to all who visit.
Hadspen, England
A Country Estate, Reimagined
A working estate with acres of splendid gardens, woodland, farmland and cyder orchards to explore. Stay a night or two, or become a member and see the landscape change throughout the year.
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands
Journey of Inspiration
Built in 1894 on the Amstel River in the historic Duivendrechtse Polder near Amsterdam, Over-Amstel Boerderij has been lovingly restored. Experience polder life through the working garden, farm shop, cheesery and farm-to-fork restaurant. Over-Amstel can only be reached by boat, bicycle or on foot.
St Ive, England
Ode to Courage
At the site of her childhood home in St Ive, Liskeard, The Story of Emily honours the incredible impact Emily Hobhouse had on events in the Anglo-Boer War. Travel back in time at the impeccably restored Rectory and War Rooms and enjoy a typically South African meal in the restaurant.
Keurboomstrand, South Africa
Ground Yourself
Our owners have been holidaying at Keurboomstrand on the Western Cape coast for decades. BLOU’s eight self-catering cottages personify barefoot luxury on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Only guests who have already stayed at either of the farm hotels Babylonstoren or The Newt in Somerset can stay at BLOU.