Babylonstoren has announced the opening of BLOU at Keurbooms, a new coastal escape on South Africa’s Garden Route.
Nestled in the unspoiled seaside village of Keurboomstrand, just outside Plettenberg Bay, BLOU is a cluster of eight reimagined fisherman’s cottages situated directly on the dune line, offering front-row views of the Keurbooms shoreline.
“The ocean and the beaches at Keurbooms are primal and untouched – they must have been the same for ages,” says Karen Roos, wife of South African media mogul Koos Bekker and co-owner of Babylonstoren and The Newt in Somerset in the United Kingdom.
“Sharing this space with our guests came as a natural next step,” Roos added.
Each cottage is named after a different shade of blue in Afrikaans – from Duifblou and Kobalt to Oseaan – a nod to the many tones of sea and sky surrounding the property.
“We wanted to create a quiet space,” Roos said, “so guests can experience all the senses: the scent of sea and buchu, the sound of the waves, and the presence of dolphins and other sea life right on the doorstep.”
Three oceanfront cottages offer uninterrupted sea views, while five courtyard cottages surround a communal garden with a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room.
Activities and experiences
- Beach walks to Arch Rock
- Swimming, fishing, and marine wildlife tours
- Guided hikes and kayak excursions in Keurbooms River Reserve
- Visits to local nature sanctuaries and artisanal markets
- A mini Babylonstoren spa with steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and glass-ended pool
BLOU is available exclusively to guests who have previously stayed at Babylonstoren or The Newt.
If you’ve afforded the accommodation costs at either of the aforementioned places, the ‘from’ R6 600 per cottage should easily be within your price range.
PROPERTY DETAILS
- 3 ocean-facing cottages (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- 2 courtyard cottages (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
- 3 courtyard cottages (1 bedroom, 1 children’s loft, 1.5 bathrooms)
- Self-catering with induction kitchens, coffee machines, and pantry staples
- Communal pool, sauna, steam room
- Braai areas, private garden spaces
- WiFi included
- Sleeps 2-4 per cottage
- From R6 600 per cottage per night
- Minimum 2-night stay
- Child-friendly | Not pet-friendly
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