Leeu Estates, an exclusive five-star premium boutique hotel property with 24 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, takes a central position on 78 hectares (193 acres) of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos (indigenous vegetation) in the Franschhoek valley. Located between the mountainside and river, just minutes away from the village of Franschhoek, it is the ideal setting for an elegant and sophisticated private hideaway, offering superb comfort, fine dining and platinum service. At the centre of this working wine farm is the meticulously refurbished 19th-century Manor House with its six rooms and suites. There are two rooms adjacent to The Manor House, and the remaining rooms and suites are located in spacious cottages among the gardens, oak trees and vineyards.

An expression of love, the bokkie Garden is very close to founder Analjit Singh’s heart. The Afrikaans word “bokkie” means small buck but is also a term of endearment used by South Africans, comparable to “beloved” or “sweetheart”. Pivotal to the garden, a meditative and serene space where guests can reconnect with nature and one another, is ‘Reflective Resonance’ by acclaimed sculptor Angus Taylor. It is a powerful piece of bronze and Belfast granite that has become a Franschhoek landmark.

WHY CHOOSE LEEU ESTATES?

• The breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Valley is renowned as one of the world’s great food and wine destinations.
• Leeu Spa is a wellness sanctuary that offers authentic massages and holistic treatments by expert therapists.
• The Dining Room encourages long, leisurely meals savoured with a fine South African vintage from the cellar.