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South Africa

Leeu House

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Leeu House is a charming, five-star Cape Dutch country house that invites guests to indulge in the famous luxuries and gastronomic delights of the Franschhoek wine region.

Accommodations at the house consist of twelve individually-styled guestrooms. Each room is well-appointed with inviting beds dressed in the finest linens and goose-down duvets and high-quality furnishings. The en-suite bathrooms define luxury with their marble floors with either a free-standing bathtub or large shower as well as under-floor heating and heated towel racks. The classic room and deluxe rooms are comfortable and spacious. The classic and deluxe rooms with terrace also include a double sofa bed for up to two children. Other amenities include flat-screen smart televisions, Wi-Fi, Nespresso machine, and a mini-bar

Known as the food and wine capital of South Africa, Franschhoek is a small town with impressive culinary offerings. Delicious food options range from classic French cuisine to contemporary South African restaurants, English pub food, bistro fare, and wood-fired pizzas, alongside some of the finest wine on the continent. Boutique wineries cater to guests desiring private tastings or simply an introduction to the finer points of wine-tasting. In fact, Claude Marais, an ancestor of the founder of Piper and Heath, Chris Liebenberg began his wine farm Plaisir de Merle in the region in 1693. It has continued as an award-winning wine producer in the hands of the Marais family to this day. Each of the hotel’s guests receives a complimentary wine tasting at the Wine Studio at Leeu Estates.

Other nearby activities include world-class golfing, four-wheeling, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, and more. Day trips to the Wemmers River let anglers fish for wild brown trout and rainbow trout. For a more relaxed excursion, visitors can book a horse-drawn carriage ride through the local village. While the more adventurous can enjoy a bike ride through the town or a strenuous hike up Mont Rochelle. Afterwards, a trip to Leeu Spa provides all the necessary pampering treatments to relax any sore muscles.

After a busy day of exploration, guests can relax in Leeu House’s inviting lounge complete with a wood-burning fireplace and cozy couches as well as an offering of light snacks and some of the Leeu Collection wines. The Conservatory dishes up light-fare with an emphasis on local produce which can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner either inside or on the terrace. The hotel’s complimentary shuttle allows access to the estates other fine restaurants including afternoon tea at The Dining Room or a culinary feast for the senses at the new Le Petite Colombe. The hotel also has a large swimming pool, manicured lawns, and gardens, and a gym.

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South Africa

Leeu House

PLAN MY TRIP

Leeu House is a charming, five-star Cape Dutch country house that invites guests to indulge in the famous luxuries and gastronomic delights of the Franschhoek wine region.

Accommodations at the house consist of twelve individually-styled guestrooms. Each room is well-appointed with inviting beds dressed in the finest linens and goose-down duvets and high-quality furnishings. The en-suite bathrooms define luxury with their marble floors with either a free-standing bathtub or large shower as well as under-floor heating and heated towel racks. The classic room and deluxe rooms are comfortable and spacious. The classic and deluxe rooms with terrace also include a double sofa bed for up to two children. Other amenities include flat-screen smart televisions, Wi-Fi, Nespresso machine, and a mini-bar

Known as the food and wine capital of South Africa, Franschhoek is a small town with impressive culinary offerings. Delicious food options range from classic French cuisine to contemporary South African restaurants, English pub food, bistro fare, and wood-fired pizzas, alongside some of the finest wine on the continent. Boutique wineries cater to guests desiring private tastings or simply an introduction to the finer points of wine-tasting. In fact, Claude Marais, an ancestor of the founder of Piper and Heath, Chris Liebenberg began his wine farm Plaisir de Merle in the region in 1693. It has continued as an award-winning wine producer in the hands of the Marais family to this day. Each of the hotel’s guests receives a complimentary wine tasting at the Wine Studio at Leeu Estates.

Other nearby activities include world-class golfing, four-wheeling, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, and more. Day trips to the Wemmers River let anglers fish for wild brown trout and rainbow trout. For a more relaxed excursion, visitors can book a horse-drawn carriage ride through the local village. While the more adventurous can enjoy a bike ride through the town or a strenuous hike up Mont Rochelle. Afterwards, a trip to Leeu Spa provides all the necessary pampering treatments to relax any sore muscles.

After a busy day of exploration, guests can relax in Leeu House’s inviting lounge complete with a wood-burning fireplace and cozy couches as well as an offering of light snacks and some of the Leeu Collection wines. The Conservatory dishes up light-fare with an emphasis on local produce which can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner either inside or on the terrace. The hotel’s complimentary shuttle allows access to the estates other fine restaurants including afternoon tea at The Dining Room or a culinary feast for the senses at the new Le Petite Colombe. The hotel also has a large swimming pool, manicured lawns, and gardens, and a gym.

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