0203 019 3722
Leeu House | Swimming pool | Conservatory restaurant and terrace | Drawing Room & Bar | Classic Room | Deluxe Room | Deluxe Room with terrace |
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Deluxe Room with terrace |
Leeu House, Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
Luxurious, elegant boutique hotel in the heart of epicurean Franschhoek
Classic Room from around £215 per night, including daily breakfast. Flights and transfers available on request.
Leeu House is a contemporary, stylish luxury boutique hotel in South Africa's Cape Winelands, with just twelve guest rooms. Located in the heart of the charming town of Franschhoek, famous for its epicurean delights, the emphasis is on fine food and superb service.
Accommodation
Leeu House has just twelve elegant rooms, split into four categories: Classic, Deluxe, Deluxe with terrace and Grande Suite with terrace. Each is luxuriously appointed, in a contemporary classic style, with neutral colours. All are air-conditioned, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms, and come with high speed WiFi access, high definition flat screen television, iPad on request, and Nespresso coffee machine.
Activities & Experiences
A stay in Franschhoek is all about enjoying the fantastic scenery, sampling the famously delicious food and wine, and relaxing in the peaceful environment. But, if you want to burn off a few calories, there's always hiking, biking and horse riding.
Facilities & Services
Lounge, dining room in an airy conservatory or out on the terrace, manicured gardens, heated free-form swimming pool and outdoor relaxation areas. Next door there is also the Tuk Tuk microbrewery serving light snacks and craft beers with a laid-back atmosphere.
A spa and gym are available at sister property Leeu Estate, along with additional dining options.
Weather & Seasons
The Winelands are a year-round destination with a mild Mediterranean climate, somewhat like the South of France, which is what makes the area perfect for grape-growing. Summer in Franschhoek is the reverse of the Northern hemisphere. The best season visit is September to March when it is hot, sunny and dry. From April to August it cools down with some rain.
Getting Here
It's about 90 minutes from the centre of Cape Town or an hour from Cape Town airport.
Recommendations Nearby
Le Quartier Francais - boutique auberge in Franschhoek
Mont Rochelle, Franschhoek - exceptional luxury boutique hotel
More recommendations for Best Boutique Hotels in and around Cape Town
Best Places to stay in Hermanus & along The Garden Route
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - a short flight to the Eastern Cape for a (malaria free) chance to see the Big Five
Combine With
A visit to the Victoria Falls staying at Tongabezi
A beach holiday in Mauritius staying at Paradis
Staying at Miavana, a private Island off Madagascar
A safari in the Maasai Mara staying at Angama Mara
Time to Get in Touch?
Please call us on 0203 019 3722 or simply send us an email outlining your requirements.