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Babylonstoren

A place to eat in Simondium, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Late morning.

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Babylonstoren in Simondium, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
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Why go

Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Boschendal, 7.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Simondium
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Late morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Boschendal

    Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.

    Drinks · 7.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tokara

    Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Delaire Graff Estate

    Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.

    Drinks · 11 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Dorp Street

    Oak-shaded street of Cape Dutch and Georgian houses in Stellenbosch's historic center.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

    Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.

    Outdoors · 16 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Franschhoek Wine Tram

    Hop-on, hop-off tram and bus lines linking wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley.

    Activity · 20 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Babylonstoren is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek

Babylonstoren is our only food pick in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek run from 16°C in July to 28°C in February; June is usually the wettest month. For Babylonstoren itself, we suggest: Late morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Stellenbosch & Franschhoek from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
5WFF+GP, Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Coordinates
-33.82371, 18.92670
Destination
Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa
Website
babylonstoren.com

Babylonstoren: quick answers

How much time do you need at Babylonstoren?

Plan on about 3 hours at Babylonstoren. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Babylonstoren?

Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: Book Babel restaurant well ahead; the garden tour is free and runs daily.

Where is Babylonstoren?

Babylonstoren is at 5WFF+GP, Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, 7670, South Africa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Babylonstoren?

Babylonstoren appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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