Babylon’s Tower Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut

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Accommodation Description 


Babylon’s Tower Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut offer a scenic self-catering stay on a working fruit farm in the heart of the Western Cape’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Located within stunning natural landscapes, these accommodations provide an idyllic rural escape with all the comforts of modern living. Guests can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a farm that produces apples, pears and olives, adding to the charm and authenticity of the experience. 


Babylon’s Tower Cottage features a cosy, well-equipped interior designed for comfort, with an open-plan layout that includes a kitchenette, a comfortable living area and a bathroom. The cottage’s large windows allow for beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and farm. The Shepherd’s Hut is a charming, compact space for couples or solo travellers, providing a unique glamping-style experience with a small kitchenette and outdoor braai.


Setting Description


Set on a lush, working fruit farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Babylon’s Tower Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut offer guests a tranquil retreat with sweeping views of rolling hills, orchards and distant mountain ranges. The farm is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature in a peaceful, secluded environment. Surrounded by fruit orchards and olive groves, the property provides a serene backdrop for relaxing.


Explore the walking trails through the orchards or venture out to discover the famous wine farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde region, known for producing world-class wines. The nearby coastal town of Hermanus offers whale-watching opportunities during the season, along with beaches and seaside restaurants. For the more adventurous, there are mountain biking routes, horse riding, and scenic drives that showcase the beauty of the Overberg region.

Activities

Creation Winery

Creation Winery

Walks and Hikes

Walks and Hikes

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Reviews

A. De Bruin

Stayed at: Babylon’s Tower Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut

This is such an incredible retreat! The cottage is secluded and private with incredible 360 views. Creation wine farm is just below it so you can walk there for incredible wine and food pairings

H. Philips

Stayed at: Babylon’s Tower Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut

Fantastic place to go off grid for a few days. Plenty of beautiful walks around the orchards with views of mountains all around

Location

Farm 40, Hemel en Aarde valley, Hermanus, , 7200

How to get there

From Cape Town International Airport: Get on Settlers Way/N2 in Crossroads from Airport Ring Rd and Borcherds Quarry Rd/M22 8 min (3.2 km) Head northeast on Freight Rd toward Airport Ring Rd 260 m Keep right to continue on Airport Ring Rd 1.1 km Slight left onto Tower Rd 78 m Turn left to stay on Tower Rd 120 m Turn right onto Michigan St 350 m Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Rd/M22 700 m Use the left lane to merge onto Settlers Way/N2 via the ramp to Somerset 550 m Follow N2. Take exit 90 from N2 53 min (71.6 km) Merge onto Settlers Way/N2 3.4 km Keep right to continue on N2 65.3 km Take exit 90 toward R43/Kleinmond/Hermanus 3.0 km Take Karwyderskraal Rd and HemelenAarde Valley to your destination 28 min (28.7 km) Continue onto R43 1.6 km Turn left onto Karwyderskraal Rd 8.6 km Turn left 9.6 km Turn left 2.0 km Continue onto HemelenAarde Valley 6.3 km Turn left 600 m Destination: Babylons Tower Cottage Farm 40, Valley, Hemel en Aarde, 7230

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