Winelands, South Africa
Leeu House
Leeu House is an incredibly sophisticated property for adults who want to wine, dine, and enjoy each other’s company. Book it for a weekend getaway, or as one of the linchpins of an extended gastronomic tour of the Cape Winelands. Leeu House is an incredibly sophisticated property for adults who want to wine, dine, and enjoy each other’s company. Book it for a weekend getaway, or as one of the linchpins of an extended gastronomic tour of the Cape Winelands.
Leeu House is an incredibly sophisticated property for adults who want to wine, dine, and enjoy each other’s company. Book it for a weekend getaway, or as one of the linchpins of an extended gastronomic tour of the Cape Winelands. Leeu House is an incredibly sophisticated property for adults who want to wine, dine, and enjoy each other’s company. Book it for a weekend getaway, or as one of the linchpins of an extended gastronomic tour of the Cape Winelands.
Location
Situated in a quiet area of the beautiful village of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is the five-star Leeu House. Relaxing in the shady gardens one can lie in privacy and listen to the cicadas and the cooing of the Cape Doves – sounds so evocative of the Cape Winelands.
Accommodation
Leeu House, a 12-room boutique hotel in the heart of Franschhoek, an oasis of comfort and luxury that combines the tranquil feel of a country guesthouse with vibrant village life. All Leeu House guests have full access to the world-class facilities and spectacular grounds at sister property Leeu Estates just a five-minute drive away.
The individually styled bedrooms feature superbly comfortable beds with high quality linen, and are fitted with sisal carpets, and curtains and upholstery in natural linens, contributing to the relaxed yet sophisticated feel. The luxury en-suite bathrooms have marble floors, showers and double vanity tops, free-standing baths, generous showers, underfloor heating and heated towel rails.
Set in the vibrant epicentre of Franschhoek village, guests can enjoy leisurely meals in The Conservatory, or al fresco on the terrace. Lunch and dinner menus offer delightful, innovative cuisine, prepared by the talented culinary team.
Set in the vibrant epicentre of Franschhoek village, guests can enjoy leisurely meals in The Conservatory, or al fresco on the terrace. Lunch and dinner menus offer delightful, innovative cuisine, prepared by the talented culinary team.
Experiences
The house’s location in the heart of Franschhoek makes it ideal for those who wish to discover some of the town’s world class restaurants and art galleries, many of which are just a short walk away.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Environment
The Leeu Collection is registered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Their sustainability efforts vary from eco-watering processes followed in the gardens to the use of biodegradable cleaning products throughout their properties.
Environment
Responsible development has been kept at the forefront of the design for all redesigned and new buildings within the Collection to ensure that the environmental heritage of the areas they exist within is preserved.
Environment
Further sustainability efforts include the use of eco-friendly straws throughout the Collection, no plastic water bottles and the implementation of LED bulbs throughout.
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