Leeu Estates, Franschhoek
About the Hotel
Rooms and Cottages
Leeu Estates provides rooms and suites with furniture, wool-and-sisal carpets, and linen, horsehair, leather, wood and stone textures. Marble bathrooms include rain showers, heated towel rails, and underfloor heating. Classic Rooms (42m²) are located in The Manor House, Max and Protea House with garden, farm dam, orchard, vineyard, mountain, and Franschhoek village views. Deluxe Rooms (55m²) are in The Manor House and Cellar Cottage, with manicured gardens, vineyards, Franschhoek mountains and village views. Studio Rooms (63m²) in The Manor House (above Leeu Spa by Healing Earth) and Pomegranate Cottage offer access to the spa, gym, and pool, plus views of gardens, vineyards, and mountains. Executive Suites (94m²) in The Manor House and Max House have separate lounges and views of gardens, vineyards, and mountains. Executive Suites with Terrace (115m²) in Protea House and Cellar Cottage overlook gardens, mountains, and vineyards. The Manor House Suite (115m²) features a lounge, outdoor area, hot tub, fire pit, fireplace, path to the Spa, a telescope, and views of mountains, vineyards, and sculptures. Terroir Cottage (103m²) has two bedrooms, a private terrace, and a tranquil setting. The Oaks (98m²) includes two rooms with showers, a lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace. Fynbosch Cottage (130m²) offers a garden, plunge pool, hot tub, pergola veranda, and butler service. Vineyard Cottage (168m²) features a terrace, plunge pool, and views of vineyards and gardens with mountain backdrops. Cellar Cottage (186m²) has an Executive Suite with Terrace and a Deluxe Room, terraces, a living room with a fireplace, a pantry, and a garden. Max House (213m²) contains an Executive Suite, two Classic Rooms, a living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a pantry, and a kitchen. Protea House (206m²) includes an Executive Suite with a terrace, a Deluxe room, a Classic room, an open lounge, a pantry, a pool, a pool house (31m²), a braai area, and parking.
Dining Experiences
La Petite Colombe, a sister restaurant to the Constantia-based La Colombe, offers dining experiences. Épice serves curated dishes with Asian, French, and Italian influences via a small plates menu. The Dining Room is open to resident guests and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The seasonal menu utilizes produce grown at Leeu Estates. The Conservatory at Leeu House serves meals and features an all-day light dining menu with local produce. The Dining Room offers a winter menu with items such as gnocchi with sundried tomato pesto, venison loin with polenta, Malay-style vegetable curry with basmati rice and garlic naan, and lamb rump with thyme-infused gratin and roasted carrots. The Founder's Cellar offers private dining for up to 6 Leeu Collection guests.
Leisure and Wellness
Leeu Spa by Healing Earth offers treatments and experiences using Healing Earth products and Africa's natural resources, with a focus on South Africa's Pinotage grape. The spa has four treatment rooms (including a premium suite, two couple's rooms, and a single room), changing and steam rooms, and a plunge pool overlooking a lily pond. Spa guests can access Leeu Estates 90 minutes before their treatment. The gym features TechnoGym fitness equipment and mountain views. The Four Quarters Vineyards include walkways and red benches. Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines offers tastings at The Wine Studio, with Signature, Single Terroir, and Leeu Passant options. There is a small vineyard onsite where a limited-edition wine will be produced.
Location and Access
Leeu Estates is 65 km from Cape Town International. It is a 5-minute drive from the center of Franschhoek village and a shuttle service is available to properties in town. Nearby landmarks include Senechal-Senekal Art Gallery (1.5 km), Akademie Street (2 km), Wine Estate (0.5 km), David Walters Ceramics Gallery (1.5 km), Dutch Reformed Church (1.5 km), Huguenot Monument and Museum (2 km), Holden Manz Wine Estate (3.5 km), Franschhoek Art House (2 km), and Chamonix Wine Farm (2.5 km).
Onsite Services
Leeu Estates offers a scheduled shuttle service, unlimited Internet access, and national phone calls. Great Heart Wine Boutique provides one complimentary tasting per Le Quartier Français and Leeu House guest per stay. Indaba - The Meeting Place (140m²) includes audio and video conferencing equipment, an 80-inch television screen, and high-speed Wi-Fi, accommodating up to 60 guests. It has a lift and terrace, with catering by The Dining Room culinary team. All produce on the property is grown following natural farming principles.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
- Curtains