5* Wine Farm Hopping

Lanzerac Hotel and Spa

As you enter the Lanzerac Wine Estate through its majestic Oak-lined driveway, you can almost feel time slow down and history settle around you. With 327 years behind its name, this Stellenbosch landmark boasts an old-world charm that is an unrivalled drawcard for day visitors and hotel guests alike. And now, thanks to an extensive refurbishment, the elegant Estate can lay claim to the best of both worlds – contemporary, sophisticated facilities, coupled with rich, Cape heritage.

From the magnificent Manor House, to the manicured gardens, rolling vineyards and the dramatic mountain backdrop, the Estate is the perfect setting for the many activities and facilities on offer. All of the guest areas have been designed for comfort, relaxation and countryside romance, graced with original artwork hung alongside a collection of timeless, antique furniture. The estate is home to a number of unique spaces to suit your mood, whether you prefer to read your paper in the majestic Governor’s hall, or socialise in our variety of restaurants and bars, we are committed to making your stay memorable.

Just a five-minute drive from Stellenbosch town, Lanzerac is the ultimate getaway to relax your senses and allow the harmony and tranquility of the majestic Jonkershoek Valley to work its magic. The individually styled accommodation rooms and suites offer the very best of South African hospitality and blend of old grandeur and modern amenities. Treat yourself to a luxurious Lanzerac experience, where you can enjoy the sensation of time slowing down as you step into this gloriously refurbished Estate.

Lanzerac is the ultimate getaway to relax your senses and allow the harmony and tranquillity of the majestic jonkershoek valley to work its magic.
The individually-styled accommodation rooms and Suites offer the very best of opulence, privacy and a blend of old grandeur with modern amenities. We invite you to treat yourself to a luxurious Lanzerac experience.

An immersive wellness experience awaits you with our health and wellness spa packages available at the luxurious lanzerac spa.
Our packages are centred around self-care and are catered to what your mind and body require. They are designed to help guests detox, de-stress and unwind in the most glorious surroundings.

The range of invigorating packages is ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a few days. These are available as one to seven-night packages and include treatments and all meals specially curated to encourage health and wellness.

With the opening of the lanzerac meeting venues, you can also book conference facilities to make for an unforgettable business trip while staying at the hotel.
With six in-door boardrooms and conferencing options to choose from, Lanzerac offers a variety of private meeting spaces as well as several inviting and informal outdoor locations.

Lanzerac offers full and half-day conference packages, hourly conferencing rates, as well as the new accommodation rates offered for business travel.

The vastness of the tranquil Estate allows for tailormade and bespoke meetings to suit the individual preferences and requirements of all delegates.

Spa

To ensure that all guests enjoy the onsite facilities, pre-bookings are essential for 30 minute sessions in the sauna, jacuzzi and indoor heated swimming pool.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 09h00 – 17h00 and Sundays 09h00 – 15h00

Treat Yourself
Treatment Range
Unwind and rejuvenate at the Lanzerac Spa, a sought-after wellness retreat and relaxation hideaway. Relax the senses and let the harmony and tranquillity of this majestic valley gently restore body and mind.
Choose from a wide array of massages, skincare and beauty treatments, conducted by highly trained therapists using top quality international and local product ranges. Enter a world of serenity in this uniquely Stellenbosch day spa, where comfort, luxury and excellence come together for a restorative health and beauty experience.

Services & Facilities
The large sash windows boast beautiful views overlooking the lush vineyards and towering Stellenbosch mountains.
Spa-goers will be greeted by the azure indoor heated swimming pool, enticing you to enjoy leisurely laps and a bubbling Jacuzzi. The sense of serenity is elevated within the seven new therapy rooms, where guests can select from a range of treatments – including facial therapies, to massages and ancient Rasul rituals – that rejuvenate both mind and body.

Lanzerac Spa’s has a NeoQi® Mediq Cocoons, four manicure and pedicure stations, a private relaxation lounge, a sauna, steam room, experience shower, mist room, and a fully equipped fitness room. A day packed with pampering is bound to build up an appetite and at the Spa’s Vitality Corner, you can enjoy wholesome dishes, refreshing raw juices and tropical smoothies.

Estate dining and Bars

Lanzerac Deli
Indulge in the heart of the Cape Winelands with the very best in fresh and artisan produce. Tucked amidst vineyards and giant Oaks, the Deli is the perfect gourmet retreat for diners in search of home-made delights and sweet culinary creations. Famous for its cappuccino’s and all-day breakfast, the Deli offers a wide selection of homemade bread, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, locally sourced cheese and charcuterie platters, all of which can be enjoyed in a cosy indoor setting or outdoors on the terrace.

The team of chefs are hard at work in an open kitchen and boast a philosophy about food that is simple: good food based on well-loved recipes with fresh ingredients and prepared to perfection.

Manor Kitchen
Known equally through the years for award-winning wines and acclaimed restaurants, Lanzerac has established itself as one of Stellenbosch’s top gourmet destinations.

At the Manor Kitchen, guests can indulge in an opulent buffet breakfast or treat themselves to classical dinner dishes reimagined with contemporary influences and comprised of the very best local, seasonal ingredients. Diners will get a glimpse of the creativity that goes into preparing these appetizing meals through the large-scale windows that look in on the kitchen’s operations. With craftsmanship and artistry, the chefs bring imaginative concepts into tangible forms, marrying the perfect balance of unique flavours and textures.

Taphuis
The succession of ownership through the eras has layered the Estate’s rich history, and present day Lanzerac honours the rich and vast legacy by telling the stories of its past. Created during the Rawdon era, the Taphuis Bar is a place where guests have created many memories. The treacle brown bar has been welcoming thirsty travellers since the 1960’s, and although damaged in the 2017 fire, it has undergone extensive repairs to retain its original feel, with some of the elements that were salvaged from the flames being reused alongside new additions. The Taphuis’ country-inspired décor is rich in texture with rough stone walls, brick floors and exposed wooden ceilings

The gourmet pub-style menu offers sharing plates and light meals in a relaxed environment overflowing with beautiful country charm. The menu boasts homegrown food sourced from local farmers and suppliers, prepared with creativity and originality by the resident team of chefs. Dining options are either indoors set against an impressive handcrafted bar and large roaring fireplace, or outdoors on the shady terrace complete with garden views.

Craven Lounge
Enjoy a relaxed evening in the Craven Lounge, boasting an extensive selection of the finest local and international spirits, a carefully curated wine list, and a wide range of craft beers. The tapas menu creates a relaxed and informal dining environment, where guests can choose between a variety of small plates.

Complete with roaring fireplace, the welcoming interior of the lounge offers comfortable seating, plush rugs and an adornment of interesting memorabilia on the walls. The Craven Cigar Lounge honours the heritage of the Estate, with Doc Danie Craven and his dog Bliksem frequenting Lanzerac fondly over the years.

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Mont Rochelle is Sir Richard Branson’s South African hotel and vineyard, with 26 stunning rooms and suites, just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek.

The grounds at Mont Rochellecover 39 hectares (about 100 acres) andyou’re welcome to go exploring or enjoy a picnic on the estate – the kitchen can arrange a well-stocked picnic basket with a chilled bottle of wine (or two!).There are two restaurants, a cosy bar, a spa,a gym and a heated outdoor pool. That’s notforgetting a 37 hectare vineyard and wine cellar of course!

At Mont Rochelle Vineyard we cultivate grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties amongst a few others. The vineyards are situated between 250m and 400m above sea level exposing the grapes to a range of micro climates. Mediterranean-like conditions found in the Western Cape means dry summers and high winter rainfalls of 1000mm. The Franschhoek Valley also experiences the south-easter which helps bring in cooler air allowing for a longer ripening period.
We can organise wine tastings in a variety of locations, including in Miko Restaurant, at our bar, at the Country Kitchen and in our 150 year old wine cellar .

Miko Restaurant at Mont Rochelle
Miko is our flagship restaurant with impeccable180-degree views over the Franschhoek valleyand a stunning terrace surrounded by glassdoors, giving guests the feeling of an alfrescodining experience all year round. Miko’s cuisineis best described as a taster to South Africanfavourites with a twist. Each dish tells a story,meaning guests can experience a little slice ofour South African memories.

The Country Kitchen and Picnics at Mont Rochelle
The Country Kitchen is Mont Rochelle’s informal restaurant located just a short walk or a quick drive from the main hotel building and adjacent to our wine cellar, it’s an ideal place for a light lunch in the sunshine.

Picnics
You are welcome to explore the grounds at Mont Rochelle, and what better way to this than with a picnic basket prepared by our team! Just let us know whether you’d prefer a bottle of white, red, or perhaps both! Picnic baskets are for two adults sharing and children baskets are available per child.

Accommodation at Mont Rochelle
Mont Rochelle offers the very best accommodation in the Franschhoek Valley, featuring 22 exquisite rooms and suites. All rooms have spectacular views over the valley and the majestic mountains that surround Franschhoek.

Mont Rochelle is ideal for families to enjoy a holiday in Franschhoek. Some rooms can accommodate children in single beds and we have children’s games plus a TV, DVD player and games console for extra entertainment.

The Manor House is a luxury villa located a short walk from the main hotel. With four bedrooms it’s the perfect option for a family group or guests looking for a more private retreat and features a kitchen, lounge, two swimming pools and a gym. The Manor House is available for exclusive hire all year round and can accommodate up to eight guests sharing, plus bunkroom for up to six children.

Weddings at Mont Rochelle
We have quite a few requests throughout the year to hire all of Mont Rochelle’s 26 rooms and suites for weddings but also for milestone birthdays and celebrations too. If you’d like the whole place to yourself just ask our reservations team and we’ll get started planning ideas that will be sure to impress all your guests.

We can comfortably accommodate up to 44 guests sharing 22 rooms in the main building plus eight guests sharing the four rooms in the Manor House for a total of52 guests.Should you be planning an even bigger celebration we work with nearby hotels and guest houses in Franschhoek to accommodate the rest of your party.

Babylonstoren Hotel

"If, like me, you love hotels (and the fact that you’re reading this is a good indication that you do), you’ll have ones you’ll like, ones you love, and the odd one you loathe. You’ll also have those that you’ll never forget for all the right reasons. But how many can you say have actually changed your life?"

The best hotel breakfast
Breakfast is included in your stay and we feel that there can be no better start to the day than sitting down to an abundant breakfast table.

Devised according to what’s in season and ready for picking in the garden, you can expect the freshest of just-blended juices, seasonal fruit, homemade muesli with a twist, freshly baked bread from our bakery, thick farm-style yoghurts and our own farm honey.

Farm to fork lunch

Babel Restaurant
Our flagship restaurant Babel is open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, and serves food that is seasonal and that reflects the "pick, clean and serve" approach in keeping with Babylonstoren’s farm-to-fork philosophy.

The Greenhouse
Our custom-built Greenhouse is open seven days a week from 10h00 to 16h00 and serves tea and other liquid infusions as well as light lunches of fresh salads and breads from our wood-fired oven, dressed with meats and cheeses.

Dinner experiences
Babel Restaurant
Open from Monday to Sunday from 18h00 to 19h30. (Restaurant closes at 20h30).

The Bakery - Currently not available
Italian-inspired evening meals are served in the Bakery on Monday and Friday evenings. The four-course set menu starts with an antipasti and salad offering, homemade pasta followed by moreish wood-fired pizza, to be enjoyed to your heart's content. On Wednesdays, join us for a five-course Carnivore Evening (not for vegetarians!). We celebrate the best meat in Africa. Enjoy a glass of wine and live accordion music while the coals are glowing.

Relax and unwind at our Spa
We welcome our hotel guests to come and relax at our Garden Spa. Our gym overlooks the garden, for a workout with a view. The swimming pool is a restored farm reservoir and perfect for hot summer days.

Farmhouse
Set beneath a copse of trees, the Farmhouse combines authentic architecture with modern design: refined and moody. A green communal library known as the Butterfly Room contains a rare collection of butterflies bequeathed to the farm. The loft above it has become one of the most beautiful honeymoon suites in Africa.

Garden Cottages
At Babylonstoren, the overall effect is relaxed yet well heeled with some of the existing farm buildings transformed into sophisticated guest accommodation. Set adjacent to a 3,5 hectare cultivated fruit and vegetable garden, the cottages are characterised by thick whitewashed walls, elegant gables and hearty fireplaces that emulate an authentic farm stay experience. The interiors take on an altogether contemporary feel when paired with the modern lines of furniture by international design brands such as Kartell, Magis, Philippe Starck and the Bourellec Bros. There are six one-bedroom suites, as well as three one-bedroom cottages and four two-bedroomed cottages.

Fynbos Cottages
At Fynbos Cottages guests can fully immerge themselves in the beauty of the natural plant habitat of the Western Cape’s mountains. The cottages are newly built in the Cape Dutch style and adjoin vineyards and orchards – ideal for our more adventurous guests.

Manor House
Our Cape Dutch Manor House dates back to 1777. This exclusive house has five bedrooms accommodating ten guests. The interior has been beautifully restored to its former glory, but with a definite contemporary touch. Bookshelves are filled with a wonderful selection of books and the traditional farm kitchen boasts a roaring old wood-burning stove.

Things to do for Hotel guests
“Above all, we’d like visitors to ground themselves again. To enjoy the mountains all around as much as we do, pick their own healthy fruit and veg, play pétanque, swim in the farm dam, enjoy an hour in the spa, eat a simple fresh dish at one of the restaurants, walk up the conical Babylonstoren hill, await sunset with a glass of wine in hand, and then slip in between sheets of crisp linen and drift away ... more or less.”

Activities for kids
The farm is a paradise for children! Our beloved donkeys live opposite the Farm Shop. We invite our young guests to help feed the donkeys, to collect eggs and to help harvest fruit and vegetables from our garden, especially for the breakfast table. Children are also welcome to help our bakers knead and bake delicious farm breads. And don’t forget to go on the scavenger hunt.

Workshops
We hold regular workshops as we see it as an ideal opportunity to share what we’ve learned and also to learn from our community. Experts in their fields host these workshops in collaboration with our team. Starting with a walk through the garden, it is usually a full day affair with lunch included.

Specialist tour
In addition to our daily garden tour, hotel guests can take part in a guided walk to discover our special collections in the garden. Depending on the time of year, gardeners may take guests to see the succulent collection, the cycads next to the stream or for a walk through the Healing Garden.

Exercise
The gym is for the exclusive use of adults. We have a great selection of equipment to keep you fit. Private yoga sessions are available on request.

Walk or Run
Use the map in your room to explore the many walking or running trails on the farm.

Bicycles
We have bicycles available for adults as well as children to explore the farm.

Spa
Our two signature treatments are the hammam water ritual and the bamboo massage. In addition, we have a wonderful selection of classic treatments.

Garden tour
Our daily garden tour starts at the Farm Shop at 10h00. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat in summer, and wellies plus the umbrella provided in your room in winter.

Mountain drive
Guests who stay two nights or longer, can join our guided drive. Come and immerse yourself in the late-afternoon tranquillity of the farm and hear more about Babylonstoren’s history, our vineyards and orchards, and the fynbos and trees.

Wine & olive oil tasting
Join us on one of our daily guided cellar tours, which will take you through the whole winemaking process, past the vineyards, through the olive press, production cellar and maturation cellar, and includes a wine tasting. The tour starts at the Tasting Room (where our whole wine range is available for tasting).

Animals
You may come across our resident tortoises, our donkeys, the chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and squirrels that all roam happily, or maybe even a wild steenbok. Keep your eyes and ears open – you may be lucky enough to see or hear the fish eagle. We have spotted 78 bird species on Babylonstoren. Guests are welcome to use the bird book in the library for reference.

Swim
Our outdoor pool is not just another infinity pool! Take a plunge or relax afloat the tractor tube.

Fishing
Guided seasonal fly and bass fishing on weekdays.

Rowing at the dam
You can walk or cycle to the dam – the view from the dam is spectacular and you will be amazed by the abundant bird life.