So last time on Kim Gray Travel I featured the amazing decor and rooms at Babylonstoren. If you missed it, read here. In Part 2 I will feature our walk down from our room to EAT! And did we eat!
The grounds are simply beautiful with an amazingly inspiring garden filled with edible flowers and vegetables.
Loved this little feature as you entered the restaurant area. Babel restaurant is where you’ll enjoy your inclusive breakfast and will be able to enjoy dinner or lunch, bursting with vibrant colours and textures.
Once again the decor is something out of a glossy interior magazine. Just exquisite!
All the food comes from the garden on the property and foods like meat and fish are sourced locally.
Our dinner began with a petal salad and butternut bread with a herb oil. Out of this world! We had to ask for more bread. Too delicious. I had the Franschhoek Trout with strawberries that was incredible. The food was hearty ( roast potatoes, stuffed aubergine and green beans in a granadilla dressing accompanying), colourful and vibrant and there was a definite flavour that spoke of quality! Babylonstoren have also recently made their own wine which was delicious and will be selling it soon!
Thankfully I was diligent enough to go for a run in the morning round the farm, still feeling and dreaming about the food the night before, as we had the most amazing breakfast. The muesli, fruit and yoghurt was a work of art and simply delicious. And I couldn’t resist more bread as the butternut bread was toasted accompanied by their delectable farm butter. Oh my goodness! YUM! Babel is a culinary must!
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.
Pop back for Part 3 and learn more about the grounds and facilities xx
