Set on 78 hectares (192 acres) of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos, this exclusive boutique hotel is a refined retreat in the heart of South Africa’s most celebrated wine valley.
Only 24 individually styled rooms and suites are scattered across the working wine farm, promising space, privacy and tranquillity. At the heart of it all is the Manor House—an immaculately restored 19th-century home offering six elegant rooms. Two additional suites neighbour the manor, while the remaining accommodations are thoughtfully placed in private cottages framed by ancient oak trees, gardens, and vines.
Franschhoek is famed for its culinary legacy, and Leeu Estates is no exception. Guests can savour the refined artistry of La Petite Colombe, sister to the world-renowned La Colombe. Tasting menus celebrate seasonal ingredients and South African provenance, paired with a curated selection of rare and fine wines. For a more grounded experience, The Dining Room pays homage to the valley’s French heritage with elegant dishes that speak of place and time. Guests wishing to explore further can venture to Protégé, offering bistro-style sharing plates in a casual setting, or Épice, where global spice journeys inspire an intimate and inventive tasting experience—all just moments away at sister property Le Quartier Français.
Another key highlight on the estate is the Leeu Spa by Healing Earth. Before bidding a fond farewell, make sure to choose a morning massage overlooking the vines or an afternoon hydrotherapy circuit. However you arrive, you’ll leave softened by stillness.
What we love about Leeu Estates
- Sculptures by leading South African artists are scattered across the estate, surprising and delighting among indigenous gardens and vineyards. Don’t miss the Everard Read – Leeu Estates Gallery, where contemporary African art meets the serenity of the landscape.
- From intimate valley picnics and fire-lit braais to peaceful lunches beneath trees heavy with summer, every meal feels like it belongs to the land. Each dish—whether elevated or rustic—is paired with a view, a story, and a glass that belongs only here.
- In the estate’s Wine Studio, guests are invited to explore the award-winning Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. Complimentary tastings offer a sensory introduction to wines shaped by the Swartland’s ancient soils and the Franschhoek valley’s cool grace.
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