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Leeu Estates is located between the mountainside and river-just minutes away from the village of Franschhoek. It occupies a central position amongst vineyards, landscaped gardens, and fynbos—indigenous vegetation—in the Franschhoek valley. At the center of this working wine farm is the meticulously refurbished 19th century Manor House and spacious cottages, along with gardens, oak trees, and vineyards. The hotel has a restaurant, a wine cellar, two guest lounges, an honest bar, a spa, and a pool. The individually styled bedrooms and suites are filled with customized architectural detailing and tactile textures in calming color schemes. The luxury en-suite bathrooms have marble floors, double vanity tops, underfloor heating, heated towel rails, and generous showers and some also have free-standing bathtubs.

Restaurants & Bars

The Dining Room - Enjoy fine wines and leisurely meals made from local ingredients.

La Petite Colombe - Offers multi-course lunches and dinners sprinkled with touches of whimsy for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

The Conservatory - Breakfasts and an all-day dining menu offers light meals with a focus on local produce from midday.

Protégé - Offers Asian, French and Italian dishes.

Épice - The flavor-packed menu is inspired by the team’s culinary expedition to India, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark and the US.