Travel And Trade South Africa

BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE

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CAPE WINE ROUTE│STAY IN LUXURY

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Wild flowers at Babylonstoren with Simonsberg backdrop

AT ONE OF THE OLDEST CAPE DUTCH WINE FARMS - BABYLONSTOREN

Its origins - In 1692, when the borders of the Cape Colony expanded after the arrival of French Huguenots, the farm was granted by Governor Simon van der Stel to the burger Pieter van der Byl. He laid out the first vineyards and altered water courses to provide irrigation. The oldest buildings on the farm went up.

Cape Dutch architecture is named for the style of the 17th and 18th century Cape of Good Hope. Characteristic features include soft, whitewashed walls of stone or primitive brick, ornate gables and thatched roofs.

Babylonstoren lies in the Drakenstein Valley on 200 hectares, between Franschhoek and Paarl. Surrounded by the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek Mountains, Babylonstoren is in the heart of the Cape Winelands. It is some 60km from the city of Cape Town and an easy 45 min drive from Cape Town International Airport.

Cape Dutch Manor House Babylonstoren

En-suite suites at Babylonstoren

En-suite suites at Babylonstoren bedroom to bathroom view

En-suite one bedroom guest cottages at Babylonstoren

En-suite suites at Babylonstoren

Cottage with glass kitchen at Babylonstoren

Living room and kitchen cottage at Babylonstoren

Cottage bathroom at Babylonstoren

Cottages at Babylonstoren

En-suite Two Bedroomed Guest Cottages

4 en-suite two bedroomed guest cottages which are ideal for families and 4 guests travelling together
2 en-suite one bedroomed guest cottages
6 en-suite suites

• All the cottages have under-floor heating and most have fireplaces
• All cottages have either a garden or vineyard view with an area for alfresco dining
• For families or guests travelling in a small group, Babylonstoren’s historic Cape Dutch home, the five-bedroomed Manor House is available on request only on an exclusive use basis.

Babel Restaurant

Opening hours: for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and for dinner Friday and Saturday evenings

Picking vegetables for Babel Restaurant with view of Simonsberg

Babel Restaurant

Spa at Babylonstoren

Saltwater Pool

Spa at Babylonstoren

Spa

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00 – 17:00

Contact number: +27 (0) 21 863 3852

Email: spa@babylonstoren.com

Babylonstoren

Wine Tasting

To book please email
enquiries@babylonstoren.com

Or call on + 27 (0) 21 863 3852 between
08h30 – 17h00 (GMT+2)

http://babylonstoren.com

AFRICAN DECOR│SCULPTURED WOOD FIGURES │PHASES AFRICA (DOT) COM

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sculptured wood figures - Tribal -XHOSA-Natural wood CLOSE-UP approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

The unique wood-sculptures are created by a talented artist, using resin/clay and the indigenous Coco Pamosa’s palm fronds.


Sculptured wood Figures - The Musicians Violinist and Flautist - approx. 62 inches (1,570mm) tall available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured wooden Figures - Rose The Classical Violinist - Close-up available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured wooden Figures - The Classical Flautist - Medium height shot available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured wood Figure approx. 90 inches tall (2300mm) close-up

available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured wood Figure approx. 90 inches tall (2300mm) long-shot

available at http://phasesafrica.com

These whimsical and expressive tall “Palm-pod” women vary slightly in size but are approx. 90 inches (2300 mm) tall. Apart from the Palm-pod women there are also, “The Musicians” consisting of violinist and flutists. They are approx. 62 inches (1,570mm) tall. “The Musicians” are also available in another of her collections, here they are wearing part of the Coco Pamosa’s fronds as skirts, and they are approx. 30 inches (750mm) tall – In the same 30 inches (750mm) tall collection, you’ll also find the stunning tribal women consisting of; the Masai, Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele. The Musicians, as well as, all the “skirted ladies” are either available in natural wood or a painted finish, the later revealing a porcelain appearance.

sculptured wood figure - MODIGLIANI-PAINTED -
approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

sculptured wood figure -MUSICIAN -FLUTE-PAINTED -
approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com


sculptured wood figure -MUSICIAN -VIOLINIST -PAINTED - approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

sculptured wood figure - TAMARA- FINISH IN NATURAL WOOD
approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com


sculptured wood figure - TRIBAL-MAASAI-NATURAL WOOD FINISH - approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured Wood Figures -DEGAS-Painted -
approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured Wood Figures - Dancer- Natural - wood finish -
approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com

Sculptured Wood Figures - TRIBAL-ZULU - Natural wood finish - approx 30" tall (750mm) available at http://phasesafrica.com