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” This working farm is a fresh, chic whitewashed retreat with kitchen gardens to dazzle and happy chefs to fill your tummy.” Tatler.
No words can describe how overwhelmed I was when I stepped onto a piece of heaven called Babylonstoren, which means “The Tower of Babel”, lying at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains, Western Cape , South Africa. Here in the spectacular gardens, the climate is perfect for the cultivation of grapes, olives and an abundance of fruit, vegetables and herbs. The Gardens are like a work of art, framed by the breathtaking mountain views.
Babylonstoren is a heritage site, and is one of the best preserved farmyards in the Cape Dutch Tradition. The main house dates back to 1777, yet the hotel,…
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