Leeu Estates

Surrounded by natural fynbos vegetation, acres of vines and the slopes of Dassenberg Mountain, the three-bedroom, 206sq m Protea House offers a privacy-assured group or family getaway with enchanting views of the Franschoek Valley. As well as private parking, the house has a private pool with sunloungers, a pool house, a braai (barbeque area) and an outdoor dining table. Inside, the three bedrooms share a double-height, open-plan lounge area. The house can sleep a total of six adults in three bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and a spacious ensuite bathroom.

This historic 213sq m building has a courtyard with a private garden and is made up of an Executive Suite and two Classic rooms, as well as a living room with a fireplace, a dining room, pantry and kitchen. Max House sleeps up to six adults in three king-size beds, and has room for one extra bed or two baby cots.

You’ll find these approximately 42sq m rooms, which have a king-size bed and sleep up to two adults, located either in the Manor House, Max House or Protea House; each has picturesque estate views. In the bedroom, there’s generous wardrobe space, a safe and a fully stocked minibar. Some ensuite bathrooms have walk-in showers, and others have both a walk-in shower and separate bath tub; all have underfloor heating, twin sinks and Leeu Collection toiletries.

Each of these approximately 55sq m rooms – in the Manor House, Cellar Cottage and Protea House – sleeps up to two adults in a king-size bed and overlooks the manicured gardens, plum orchards and vineyards. In each, you’ll find a desk with international plug points, a safe, and a fully stocked minibar. In the ensuite bathroom, there’s underfloor heating, twin sinks, a walk-in shower and a freestanding bath tub.

Leeu’s Studio rooms, which are all approximately 63sq m, all have an outdoor terrace with views of the manicured gardens, vineyards and mountains. Studios sleep up to two adults in the king-size bed – one of the studios can accommodate children on request. Each Studio has a desk, international plug points, safe and fully stocked minibar, and in the ensuite bathroom you’ll find underfloor heating, twin sinks and a walk-in shower (most also have a freestanding bath tub).

This spacious 115sq m suite is decorated in neutral tones with bright artwork, wooden accents and grand crittall doors leading out to a private mountain-facing terrace. There's also a hot tub, fire pit, a telescope, and private access pathway to the hotel's spa. Inside, you'll find a king-size bed, a honey-hued stone ensuite bathroom with a bath tub, and a living area with a writing desk and fireplace.

Leeu’s Executive Suites – which average 97sq m are all in the Manor House and Max House. Each has a separate lounge area, desk with international plug points, safe, fully stocked minibar and cable television. Executive Suites sleep up to two adults in the king-size bed; in the ensuite bathroom you’ll find underfloor heating, twin sinks, a walk-in shower and a freestanding bath tub.

This 103sq m two-bedroom cottage sits secluded in the estate's gardens, with a private terrace and cosy, nature-nodding interiors. There's a lounge, and the master bedroom has a king-size bed and bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath tub; the second has a queen-size bed and bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Perfect for a group or family getaway, The Oaks is a 98sq m cottage with a private entrance and private parking which offers total seclusion, gorgeous interiors and unparalleled views of the Franschhoek Valley. It’s made up of two Studio rooms, each with a king-size bed and a spacious ensuite bathroom. The rooms share an elegant, double-height living room and a large terrace garden with a hot tub for soaking up the vineyard views (glass of local wine in hand, naturally).

Set aside from the main house, this beautifully appointed 118sq m villa is set amid the hotel’s fulsome vineyards, with views of Dassenberg Mountains. There’s a landscaped private garden with a plunge pool to cool off in, a hot tub and a pergola. Within, there are luxurious fittings and furnishings and the bedroom has a king-size bed that can be converted to twins. The bathroom has a bath tub and walk-in shower and there’s a radio, selection of books, welcome fruit basket, free WiFi, air-conditioning, Nespresso machine, tea-making kit and bath products. Guests also get one free wine tasting a stay.

Housed in the original cellar, this 186sq m historic cottage is home to an Executive Suite with a terrace and a Deluxe room, as well as a living room, pantry, two additional terraces and access to a private garden. The cottage has two king-size beds and sleeps up to four adults – a sofa bed in the lounge can accommodate children on request.

Near the spa, the 85sq m Vineyard Cottage has two king-size bedrooms and overlooks the vineyards, landscaped gardens and mountains. The cottage also has a private terrace, access to a private garden, a lounge and pantry, and sleeps up to four adults.