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The flagship property in the Leeu Collection, Leeu Estates encompasses various luxury accommodation options, Leeu Spa by Healing Earth, innovative cuisine in La Petite Colombe and Le chêne, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Indaba – an event and meeting venue, and Everard Read Gallery – Leeu Estates; showcasing monumental sculpture in the breath-taking fynbos and vineyards.
The Leeu Collection is the manifestation of the vision of founder Analjit Singh (aka BAS) for sophisticated escapes and unique guest experiences. The hospitality portfolio currently comprises one five-star premium and two five-star boutique properties in South Africa’s winelands: Leeu Estates, a five-star premium 22-room country house and boutique winery in the Franschhoek valley; Leeu House, an exclusive 12-room hotel in the heart of Franschhoek village; and Le Quartier Français, a romantic 32-room hotel including two independent villas, also located in the village. The first acquisition outside of South Africa was Linthwaite House, a 36-room country retreat overlooking Windermere in England’s scenic Lake District, followed by Villa Querce in Florence, Italy, a luxury hotel and pristine gardens (opening 2022). Both the historic center of Florence and the Lake District are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Multiple award-winning chef Darren Badenhorst has added to his portfolio by piloting Le chêne in the Manor House, situated at the Five-star Premium Leeu Estates. Badenhorst, already well-known as chef-patron of Le coin Français in the heart of the Franschhoek valley, steers an accomplished culinary team to serve French-inspired dishes made from local produce, honouring Franschhoek’s history with both the name and concept of this unique dining experience.
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At Leeu House
Set in the vibrant epicentre of Franschhoek village, resident guests can enjoy leisurely meals in The Conservatory, or al fresco on the terrace.
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Leeu Collection has welcomed top chefs and their restaurants into our properties, to enhance the guest experience. On Leeu Estates, multiple award-winning chef Darren Badenhorst pilots Le chêne in the Manor House, serving French-inspired dishes. The world-renowned and award-wining La Colombe team, offer a superlative dining experience at La Petite Colombe on Leeu Estates and at Le Quartier Français, our property in the heart of Franschhoek village, Protégé and Epice complete the culinary offering.
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At Le Quartier Français
Protégé is a casual-style eatery at Le Quartier Français under the guidance of celebrity chef Scot Kirton. Visitors looking for an informal eatery now have the perfect venue in Protégé, featuring stylish casual fare created by a series of talented young chefs headed by Jess van Dyk. Asian, French and Italian influences can be detected in the cuisine which includes the trendy small plates menu, ideal for sharing. Visitors can choose to dine al fresco or watch the chefs at work in the central show kitchen.
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At Le Quartier Français
Introducing Épice - The latest venture from the team behind La Colombe, La Petite Colombe, Foxcroft and Protégé. Épice - derived from the French word Épice meaning spice (and is pronounced eh-peace) - is an intimate fine dining restaurant, serving an array of delectably curated dishes. The fine-dining restaurant is headed by chef Charné Sampson (previously sous chef at La Colombe.
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The Partnership
In partnership with the talented husband and wife team behind the renowned wines produced on Roundstone Farm in the Swartland wine region and at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines offer immersive tastings at The Wine Studio on Leeu Estates and guests can buy wines at cellar door prices from The Wine Boutique situated at Le Quartier Français.
ExploreThere are two Everard Read galleries in Franschhoek. Everard Read Franschhoek adjacent to Le Quartier Français, and Everard Read Leeu Estates on the flagship property of Leeu Collection, namely Leeu Estates. The galleries bring the finest contemporary art to the winelands and present a year-round programme of solo and group exhibitions.
Everard Read at Leeu Estates is the Everard Read Galleries latest offering. Opened in November 2020, the space serves as a gallery and sculpture park. The focus will be on showing monumental sculpture amongst the breath-taking fynbos and vineyards of Leeu Estates, as well as exhibiting important works by our artists in the superb purpose-built gallery on site.
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Franschhoek is just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town. The valley is surrounded on three sides by majestic mountain ranges and has a fascinating history.
"Paradise – that is the Franschhoek valley!"
JAMIE GOODE – UK WINE WRITER
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The gardens or ‘Leeuscapes’ at the Leeu Collection properties have been stylishly and meticulously landscaped. Founder Analjit Singh (aka BAS), a keen gardener and observer of plants around the globe, has a preference for order and symmetry, and the serenity this brings to a garden.
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“Art is not only a pillar of the Leeu Collection, it is a passion and as important as food, wine, or sense of place. It enhances the aesthetic component that guests expect when booking into a five-star destination property.” – Analjit Singh, founder of the Leeu Collection
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The Leeu Collection’s luxury hospitality portfolio features three five-star boutique properties – Leeu Estates, Leeu House and Le Quartier Francais – in scenic Franschhoek, each offering unique special packages.
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