It’s Part 3 of my Babylonstoren stay ( See here for Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed it) as we end off with things to do on the farm.
Definitely pack your running/walking shoes as not only is there the beautiful garden to explore, but the farm is quite expansive and you can do a lovely walk or run up to the koppie and farm surroundings. There are also bikes available on the farm for guests to use if you’d prefer to cycle around the farm.
And yes, there is a spa! Aaaah, can you hear the angels sing! The spa has a gym with a view of note, and an indoor sauna, pool and Jacuzzi.
I had a glorious hour long massage using all natural Africology products. I loved that my treatment started with a foot soak. Different herbs were picked from the garden to either relax or rejuvenate and I could choose a combination of herbs or just one to add to my foot soak.
I felt super relaxed, a little tired and my skin felt nourished and supple as the essential oils worked their magic. You can see the treatment list here.
After breakfast you can take a tour of the gardens, and at 12, you can also go on a wine tasting! Definitely worth sampling!
I loved that there were so many inclusive activities and yet all very relaxing, wholesome ones.
On your way home, be sure to pop into their shop to buy some of the tasty treats your may have sampled during your stay! I had great fun shopping. I left with wine, honey and beautiful glass jars.
I look forward to returning to Babylonstoren, even if it’s to visit their new tea house for a slice of cake. A special stay in a special place.
KIM GRAY TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE OFFER:
Not included in the nightly rate:
Meals other than breakfast
All drinks other than the personal bars in the suites
1% tourism levy per suite per night
All transfers
CHILDREN
Families are most welcome at Babylonstoren and children under 2 stay free if sharing a room with their parents in a cot
Families of a maximum of 4 guests (regardless of age) to be accommodated in a 2 bedroomed cottage at standard rates
Families of 3 guests (regardless of age) sharing a 2 bedroomed
THE GARDEN AT BABYLONSTOREN
The garden will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 09h00 to 17h00
The garden will be closed on Monday and Tuesday
The garden however is available to hotel guests every day of the week and entry is incl in the rate.
Price of unguided garden visits – R10 per person (100% of gate fees goes to BabylonstorenTrust for education of our community)
Number of visitors to the garden will be limited at any one time
Information at the farm gate will be offered as to when access to the garden is next available should the garden visits have reached their limit
Regrettably no reservations for non-guided garden visits – available on a first-come first-serve basis
Guided visits of the garden are available on pre-booked basis
BABEL RESTAURANT
A restaurant inspired by Maranda Engelbrecht
Open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner for hotel guests
Open to day visitors from Wednesday to Sunday from 10h00to 16h00
Lunch reservations essential
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT
Check in by 14h00 – We will offer guests who arrive early the use of the facilities at our Spa to freshen up should their suite not be ready for occupation
Check out by 11h00 – Late departures are subject to suite availability – we will always do our utmost to take the best possible care of our guests
KIM GRAY TRAVEL TERMS PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS
All reservations to be guaranteed by direct deposit or credit card
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservations 7 days after the reservation has been made
Full payment to be received 45 days prior to arrival
A cancellation 45 days and less prior to commencement of stay will result in a cancellation fee of 100%
We reserves the right to cancel a booking should payment not be received as stipulated
We recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment.
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