Leeu House

The Classic Rooms at Leeu House feature large double beds fitted with soft sheets and plush pillows, elegant furnishings and freshly picked flowers to bring some of the natural beauty of the gardens indoors. Large windows provide a light and airy space for you to relax in, and charming views of the beautifully landscaped gardens. The classic rooms lead to en-suite bathrooms, two of which include twin basins, a spacious walk-in shower, and two with an additional bathtub.

Both of the Deluxe Rooms offer incredible views over either the beautiful gardens and their impressive sculptures, or the looming Franschhoek mountains that fill the horizon. The spacious bedrooms include a large double bed, writing desk and comfy armchairs for relaxing in while admiring the stunning landscape. Both rooms include en-suite facilities with twin vanities and a large walk-in shower.

The Classic Rooms with a Terrace are larger than the standard classic rooms. The large windows and doors to your private terrace provide a light and airy space for you to relax in, and the terrace offers charming views of the private garden which can be enjoyed from your own outdoor seating area. One of the terraces also has easy access to the swimming pool. The rooms lead to stylish en-suite bathrooms with twin basins and a spacious walk-in shower.

The Deluxe Rooms with a Terrace are the largest rooms at Leeu House, spanning 65 square metres. One of the two rooms includes a double walk-in dressing room and easy access to the lounge and conservatory, while the other has its own patio with outdoor seating. Each of the deluxe terrace rooms includes a double sofa bed, which can cater for up to two children, and a king-size bed. The elegant furnishings and natural colour scheme create a relaxing space for admiring the surrounding landscape.

The Conservatory is an exclusive restaurant for Leeu Collection guests, which serves delicious meals throughout the day. Visitors can choose to dine either indoors, where the extra-large skylight and french doors create a light atmosphere and offer views of the charming terrace, or outside among the verdant plants with views of the surrounding mountains. The meals are light and made from fresh local produce. Breakfast is served in the mornings, and other meals can be ordered at any time from midday onwards.

Visit Le Quartier Français and discover the amazing fine dining experiences available at Protégé, a casual restaurant where guests can enjoy seasonal meals, freshly prepared by a team of talented young chefs, or at Epice which offers a flavoursome menu inspired by international cuisine.

Guests can also visit Leeu Estates and enjoy an incredible dining experience at the award-winning La Petite Colombe or classic French cuisine at Le chêne in the Manor House.

Guests can be transported to Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, and enjoy a range of soothing treatments and holistic experiences while admiring the sweeping views of the vast vineyards. The expert therapists offer a tailor-made spa day with natural products by Healing Earth that are designed to relax and rejuvenate.

The spa also offers special treatments for children aged between 6 and 12 so that they can join in on the fun.

Indaba is a stunning meeting venue at Leeu Estates for Leeu Collection guests where they can view Leeu’s stunning art collection. The works create a cultural setting for a variety of functions, such as press briefings, seminars, business meetings, exhibitions and launches. Guests can also utilise the private terrace which offers sweeping views of the grounds.

Indaba is 140 square metres and has its own lift, boasts wireless audio and video conferencing equipment, as well as an 80-inch television screen and high-speed wi-fi.

All guests receive a complimentary wine tasting at the Wine Studio during their stay, which offers a unique and immersive experience where guests can learn about the process of handcrafting wine. The Wine Studio is at Leeu Estates, and transport between the properties is provided. The Mullineux & Leeu team will teach guests about the different wines and pairings.

There are three tutored tasting options to choose from, including Signature, Single Terroir and Leeu Passant. One Signature tasting session is included in your stay and booking is advised.

Guests can arrange for other activities with Leeu’s concierge such as bike tours, hiking in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, a trip to the Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Motor Museum, visits to the Franschhoek Huguenot Monument, and various full-day and half-day wine tours.

The Leeu Collection established the Leeu Learning Centre, to serve as a safe space where younger people living in the Franschhoek valley can access free, quality online education and assistance with homework. By providing modern equipment and technology to aid with learning and professional support, children are able to develop their skills quickly and access a wealth of information online. Becoming more confident with computers is essential as the world’s workplace moves into a digital age, and by expanding their knowledge, the children at Leeu Learning Centre are able to broaden their career opportunities. Older students can also use computers for job and educational applications which are only available online.

The Leeu Learning Centre is open from 9 am until 7 pm each weekday, providing a quiet study space for children who may not have this at home. As well as modern computers, the centre also features printing and photocopying equipment, and a small library which is currently being expanded.

The Leeu Collection supports the Franschhoek-based Kusasa Project Early Learning Centre, a school that currently helps 120 children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The project aims to help children with their educational and personal development in the crucial early years, building the starting blocks for their education and helping to end the cycle of poverty.

‘We look to raise the quality of education in the community in order to develop literate, compassionate, respectful, communicative, imaginative, multi-lingual students who are well prepared to make a positive impact in the future. Using a “whole-child” approach, our teachers begin with the understanding that each child deserves to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged to reach their potential.’