1/21 - Panorama of Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
2/21 - Bar, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
3/21 - Leeu Spa by Healing Earth, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
4/21 - Leeu Spa by Healing Earth Plunge Pool, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
5/21 - Suite Detail, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
6/21 - Room Details, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
7/21 - Manor House View, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
8/21 - Deluxe Room, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
9/21 - Deluxe Room, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
10/21 - Studio Room, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
11/21 - Executive Room, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
12/21 - Executive Suite with Terrace, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
13/21 - The Oaks, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
14/21 - Vineyard Cottage, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
15/21 - Cellar Cottage, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
16/21 - Fynbosch Cottage, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
17/21 - Max House, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
18/21 - Protea House, Leeu Estates. Cape Winelands, South Africa
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Why you'll love it here
- The award-winning La Colombe restaurant brings its acclaimed fine-dining to the Franschhoek Valley
- Sip on high-end wines at the glamourous Wine Studio
- Explore the incredible Everard Read’s Gallery and Studio
- Choose delicious treats from a seasonal menu with fresh homegrown produce
Jackie
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Feel at home in Franschhoek, South Africa, with a luxury five-star stay at Leeu Estates. Settled at the heart of the Cape Winelands, in the surrounds of vineyards, landscaped gardens and vibrant fynbos, the scenic views and tranquillity are endless. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, an indulgent spa experience and complimentary wine tasting with expert hosts.
Fashioning a 19th century Cape Dutch-style exterior, with lavish and modern interiors, you’ll be amazed at every turn in this hotel as you explore the working wine farm and its secrets. Choose from a range of rooms, suites and cottages, with the opportunity to enjoy your own private terrace and plunge pool. King sized beds, spacious sitting areas and immaculate views over the swooping wine valleys below are as standard.
When you emerge from your room, seize the various opportunities available around the hotel. Try a scintillating spa treatment or a workout at the modern fitness centre. Horse ride or cycle around the village or browse around the prestigious Everard Read Galleries. For wine connoisseurs, there are plenty of wine tasting experiences available at different venues in Franschhoek, each led by an expert with a wealth of knowledge to share. When it's time to fine dine in the evenings, head to any of the hotels four restaurants, from the sustainable in-house Dining Room to the Michelin-star led La Petite Colombe.
Room Options
Each of the hotel’s 23 classy rooms, suites and cottages at Leeu Estates have their own unique character, while a theme of style, luxury and modern class runs throughout. Every touchpoint promises comfort, as you lounge on soft furnishings and let your feet sink into wool-and-sisal carpets.
Classic Room
Located in The Manor House and the Max and Protea House, these stylish rooms offer a variety of views. Gaze over the manicured gardens, farm dam, orchards, vineyards, or the sweeping mountain landscape, depending on your spot. Kick back onto your king-sized beds or the spacious seating area.
Deluxe Room
Set in the beautiful Manor House and Cellar Cottage, the Deluxe Room offers views of the manicured gardens and vineyards of the nearby village of Franschhoek. Admire the landscape from your comfy king-sized bed or sitting area.
Studio Room
The Studio Rooms in The Manor House include a private terrace and fireplace, with easy access to the spa, gym and pool, while those located in the free-standing Terroir Cottage offer scenic views. Gaze over gardens, vineyards and mountains from your comfy king-sized bed.
Executive Room
Set within The Manor House and Max House, the stylish Executive Rooms offer a separate lounge area and flickering fireplace. Cosy up round the flames to admire views across the gardens, vineyards and dramatic mountains.
Executive Suite with Terrace
Located in Protea House and Cellar Cottage, these Executive Suites offer a large terrace and a separate lounge area for relaxing evenings. Enjoy views across the gardens, mountains and vineyards.
The Oaks
Ideal for a family getaway, The Oaks Cottage is a luxurious home-from-home, set with breathtaking views of the Franschhoek Valley. Offering two bedrooms with a shower, a lounge area, hot tub and a large terrace for warm evenings under the stars, soak up the stunning sights in your private sanctuary.
Vineyard Cottage
The luxury Vineyard Cottage offers two bedrooms, a shared lounge, and a terrace set with a plunge pool overlooking the stunning vineyard below. Enjoy easy access to the Leeu Spa and Gym.
Cellar Cottage
A precious heritage building, the stunning Cellar Cottage holds an Executive Suite with a terrace and a Deluxe Room. Perfect for families, children can be accommodated on a sofa bed in the lounge, and the private garden allows shared relaxation in the sunshine.
Fynbosch Cottage
Set against the slopes of Dassenberg Mountain, and encircled by stunning vineyards, the Fynbosch Cottage is a haven for families seeking to soak up South Africa’s authentic wine culture. Enjoy a private garden, a plunge pool, an outdoor hot tub and a veranda to admire the surrounding views over Cape Winelands valley. Your dedicated butler will attend to your every whim throughout your stay.
Max House
Proudly carrying its Cape Dutch heritage, Max House is an authentic South African retreat for families to enjoy. Set with a courtyard, a private garden, a living room, a dining room, an Executive Suite and two Classic Rooms, this luxury home-from-home is yours to explore. Your private chef awaits your call to the pantry and kitchen.
Protea House
Set above one of the earthen dams on Leeu Estates, Protea House is nestled in the region’s natural beauty, surrounded by acres of vines and looming mountains. Offering an Executive Suite with a terrace, a Deluxe Room and Classic Room, it’s a place of ultimate comfort and luxury. Families can relax in the open-plan lounge area, pantry, pool and pool house, along with a dedicated braai (or ‘barbecue’) area.Restaurants & Bars
The Dining Room
Fresh from the gardens and orchards, The Dining Room’s expert chefs decorate your plates with seasonal, wholesome treats. Enjoy this immaculate in-house dining experience from dawn to dusk, with special dietary menus and children’s menus included.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
La Petite Colombe
Serving excellence as standard, La Petite Colombe offers multi-course lunches and wholesome dinners with a dramatic twist. Try these innovative meals with the family, while admiring vineyard views through the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Lunch
- Dinner
The Conservatory
Head down to Franschhoek village for the ultimate dining experience with exquisite mountain views. Tuck into light, tasty meals in The Conservatory, crafted from local produce, or settle onto the terrace to dine in the fresh air.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Activities & Entertainment
Leeu Spa
Using premium natural products from Healing Earth, a renowned, African-inspired wellness brand, rest, heal and restore at the tranquil Leeu Spa. Enjoy a range of soothing therapies with a choice of four treatment rooms, including a premium suite, two couple’s treatment rooms and one single treatment room. For extra relaxation, head to the hair and nail salon, the steam room, the plunge pool with lily pond views, or the 15-metre infinity swimming pool.
Everard Read Galleries
There are two galleries you can browse during your stay: Everard Read Galleries, adjacent to Le Quartier Français, and Everard Read Leeu Estates, in Leeu Estates. Each brings a portfolio of group and solo exhibitions, showcasing local talent with a focus on sculpture. Admire these fine creations as they come to life against the backdrop of vineyards and mountains.
Gourmet Getaways
The restaurants at Leeu Estates and nearby create soul-soothing meals from locally-sourced produce, offering distinct South African flavours that delight and surprise. Enjoy fresh garden and orchard treats at The Dining Room all day, or feast on a multi-course lunch at Le Petite Colombe, On the terrace at The Conservatory, bask in sunlight as you savour a delicate dishes among the vineyards.
Wineries
The hotel offers a range of wine tasting experiences to expand your palette. At each venue, an experienced host will talk you through the backstories of the carefully crafted wines as you sip them, sharing their knowledge of new vintage releases or cuvees. Choose a tasting session from The Wine Studio on Leeu Estates, The Mullineux Signature tasting (with one complimentary tasting per Leeu Estate guest per stay), the Mullinexu Single Terroir tasting and the Leeu Passant tasting. Book ahead to secure your spot at your desired destination.
South Africa travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 61,020,221
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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