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Babylonstoren
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Evening Standard
Your ultimate guide to Cape Town
8th October 2021
Georgia Hopkins of @_itsbeautifulhere tells us where to sleep, eat and wine in Cape Town Read on Evening Standard
Departures
Life From Unexpected Perspectives
4th May 2021
Eye-opening perspectives, personal recommendations, and unique insights for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members. Read on Departures
Town & Country
The Best New Hotels in the World
17th June 2020
When we can travel safely again, these 65 remarkable hotels and resorts will be on the top of our list. Here's to recovery everyone. Read on Town & Country
Travel + Leisure
Inside the U.K.'s Most Talked-about New Hotel
26th March 2020
It was one of those unbelievable evenings straight out of a J.M.W. Turner painting, the sky flushing peach over the gilded treetops of the English countryside. I was wandering the grounds of the Newt in Somerset, a 23-room hotel in southwestern England. The estate grounds are open to the public Read on Travel + Leisure
Harper's BAZAAR
A luxury guide to South Africa
28th February 2020
When it comes to holidays, I’ve never been one to follow a classic itinerary, instead always preferring to set my own agenda - one that leaves me free to roam on my own terms, leaving room for surprise and spontaneity. But South Africa is a different beast. It is almost Read on Harper's BAZAAR
ELLE
Franziska Nellessen van Edited tipt outfits en reistips Kaapstad
14th February 2020
Franziska Nellessen, de stijlvolle brand director van Edited, deelt tien outfittips Read on ELLE
The Telegraph
Our favourite places: 17 destinations to discover in 2020 – and where to stay
9th February 2020
Whether you’re in full holiday-planning mode or just need a boost to help you through the last days of winter, help is at hand. Read on The Telegraph
VOGUE Hong Kong
Why UK's Somerset Is The Ultimate Foodie Destination – Vogue Hong Kong
17th December 2019
But it’s the arrival of a new hotel concept nearby, from the owners of South Africa’s Babylonstoren, that’s really propelling the area to stardom. Koos Bekker and Karen Roos were looking for a country retreat for themselves when they stumbled upon Hapsden House, a seventeenth-century manor with pretty outbuildings and Read on VOGUE Hong Kong
goodfood
Where to eat and drink in South Africa's wine country
6th December 2019
South Africa has long been a draw for its wonderful New World wines and culinary travellers to the winelands are also raising their glasses to the region's cuisine.. Late afternoon sunlight glitters through the vines that hem the sun-beaten earth around Mont Rochelle. The sprawling property is shaded by a sentry Read on goodfood
Home Decor
The 2019 Travel A-List: The Best Hotels, Design Destinations, Cruises, and Hotel Pools
26th June 2019
For 10 years running, ELLE Decor has published our annual A-List of the top interior designers in the world. Now, we’re introducing our Travel A-List—a compendium of the best hotels, cruises, airlines, and destinations across the globe, all with a strong focus on design. So read on to see the Read on Home Decor
The Telegraph
A first look at the gardens of The Newt, Somerset: 'It's not like anything you've ever seen'
8th June 2019
Driving along the A371 in Somerset, the first sign that something unusual is afoot is a new tunnel beneath the road flanked by fields of newly planted apple trees. “If you think that’s impressive, wait till you see the rest of The Newt,” says my grinning taxi driver. “We went Read on The Telegraph
National Geographic UK
Big Sleep Awards 2017
5th April 2019
Come on in, set down your suitcase and join us as we salute the taste-makers and game-changers of the hotel world. Welcome to the first Big Sleep Awards! With the help of our readers and a panel of judges, we’ve selected the cream of the accommodation cro Read on National Geographic UK
Architectural Digest
South Africa’s Western Cape Is an Aesthete’s Paradise
27th March 2019
There are luxe lodges in the Cape Winelands—ones that will knock the silk socks off of even the most seasoned high-end traveler—and then there’s Babylonstoren. A farm hotel that rose to fame thanks to its sprawling edible garden, farm-fresh restaurant Babel, and minimalistic old Cape Dutch cottages, Babylonstoren isn’t a Read on Architectural Digest
Elite Traveler
Luxury Remote Hotels You Never Knew Existed | Elite Traveler
20th March 2019
by Matthew Robertson of Momentum Adventure. The luxury holiday landscape is changing. For many, relaxing in a five-star resort no longer cuts it. Instead, the world’s elite are opting for luxury remote hotels where they can find adventure without compromising on comfort.. In response, a number of ultra-secluded luxury hotels have sprouted Read on Elite Traveler
Forbes Magazine
The Ever Changing Facets Of South African Wine
4th March 2019
Tom Mullen. In the 17th century, vineyards were planted in what is now the nation of South Africa when a Dutch surgeon stationed along the Cape of Good Hope included grape vines on his farm.. The country of South Africa today is roughly the same size as that of the combined U.S. Read on Forbes Magazine
American Express Essentials
Local, Seasonal, Delectable: 12 Table-To-Farm Dining Experiences
1st March 2019
Food. Local, Seasonal, Delectable: 12 Table-To-Farm Dining Experiences.. Faviken. While trekking to a rural dining location on a farm for the purpose of a meal proves an admirable dedication to the cause, nothing will prove your determination more impressively than a reservation at Fäviken. All the food served at the ultimate Michelin-starred locavore Read on American Express Essentials
Elite Traveler
The Most Romantic Hideaways for your Honeymoon | Elite Traveler
6th November 2018
Each located in an area of extraordinary beauty, these romantic hideaways provide the perfect setting for a blissful honeymoon.. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Italy. With its landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and twisted cypress tree-lined roads, it’s no wonder Tuscany conjures thoughts of romantic escapes. You can daydream about owning Read on Elite Traveler
Independent
Guide to pairing fine wine with cheese and an introduction to sweet whisky
12th October 2018
In this week’s column from drinks writer Adrian Smith, we’re all about wine. Join us as we explore everything from Sauternes-finished whisky to South African rosé. We continue our vino voyage with your ABC guide to wine and cheese, courtesy of cheese expert Dan Belmont, before finishing up on our Read on Independent
Wallpaper*
Wine and design: raising a glass to the 10 vineyard hotels taking things to the next level
4th October 2018
It’s no secret that wine tourism is big business, with vineyards across the globe jostling to create top-notch hotels for those who want to linger longer. From contemporary offerings in Australia to art-filled grounds in France, we bring you 10 vineyar... Read on Wallpaper*
PureWow
10 Picturesque Farms You Can Actually Stay At
30th July 2018
Turtleback Farm Inn (Orcas Island, Washington). The San Juan Islands of Puget Sound aren’t exactly the first place people think of when conjuring images of farms. However, Turtleback Farm Inn on Orcas Island is a totally legit—and picture perfect—working farm in Washington state. Think: pear and apple trees, sheep, chickens, ducks Read on PureWow
CNN
30 best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa
27th July 2018
(CNN) — Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities. From almost any vantage point, there's a mountain or an ocean in view, and often both.. The weather is notoriously fickle -- it's easy to experience four seasons in a day, and some residents keep a jacket, an umbrella Read on CNN
Condé Nest Traveler Spain
Los mejores desayunos de hotel del mundo
12th June 2018
Desperezarse, hacerse el remolón, darse la vuelta en la cama y enredarse en las sábanas y retomar el sueño... o levantarse de un salto y arrancarse el pijama por una buenísima razón: disfrutar del desayuno buffet del hotel. Con estos desayunos te aseguram Read on Condé Nest Traveler Spain
Coveteur
A Local’s Guide to Cape Town
2nd June 2018
Consider this the bible as far as what to eat, see, and do. Read on Coveteur
Matador
25 life-changing experiences in Africa you need to have before you die
31st May 2018
There are endless adventures to have in Africa, but these are the absolute best. Read on Matador
Afar
Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018: The Best Hotels for Every Traveler
19th April 2018
Every year, we ask AFAR readers to vote for the hotels that capture their imagination and inspire their travel plans. This year's awards highlight the best hotels of the moment, from wellness retreats to romantic getaways. Read on Afar
House & Garden
Three amazing houses to rent on South Africa's western Cape
2nd February 2018
THE FAMILY COTTAGE: A Praia, Scarborough. This elegantly decorated beach cottage oozes casual, comfortable style. The white shingle-board bungalow is in the laidback village of Scarborough, home to arty surfers, kiteboarders and dog walkers. Floors are polished screed, carpets woven from reeds, tables hewn from tree trunks, furniture is rattan or Read on House & Garden
Condé Nast Traveller
The Most Out-There Spa Treatments of 2018, and Where to Get Them
25th January 2018
These treatments are going way beyond the expected to leave you feeling great. Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Junkee
4 Places That Prove South Africa Should Be On Your Bucket List
19th January 2018
Beautiful beaches, stylish hideaways, and rich history are just the start.. Beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, animal safaris, stylish hideaways, cities rich with history, art to inspire and a unique culinary scene: South Africa ticks all the boxes. No matter what you’re interested in, how long you can stay, or how much Read on Junkee
JetSetter
Resort-Wear Designer Kee Edwards Interview
19th January 2018
This week, JS contributor Chelsea Stuart got to pick the brain of Brooklyn-based designer Kee Edwards. If you didn't already know it, as the founder of Loup Charmant, a versatile resort-wear brand that centers on feminine pieces ideal for beach-to-bar-to-bed wear, she's kind of an expert on fuss-free vacation style. Read on JetSetter
Condé Nast Traveller
4 super-chic stays, by Emily Mortimer
13th December 2017
Emily Mortimer Rex/Shutterstock. Babylonstoren, South Africa. A bathroom at Babylonstoren, South Africa. 'This is in wine country, about 40 minutes outside Cape Town, and it's stunning. Dutch 18th-century farmhouses set in vineyards, with incredible landscapes, beautiful vegetation and excellent wine. It's so classily done. We stayed in a little cottage with a kitchen; Read on Condé Nast Traveller
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Babylonstoren
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24 hour check-in / 24-hour security / Accessible facilities / Air conditioning / Beauty shop/salon / Free high speed internet connection / Free parking / Indoor pool / Onsite laundry / Outdoor pool / Pool / Restaurant / Room service / Safe deposit box / Sauna / Spa