Franschhoek, South Africa
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Leeu CollectionCape Dutch art townhouse
Whitewashed Cape Dutch gables enclose quiet tropical gardens filled with contemporary South African sculptures, just off the village's bustling main street.
What it’s good at
Notable
Crisp Cape Dutch interiors featuring tea-dyed kudu leather partitions, sisal carpeting, and curated South African sculptures.
Notable
Discreet staff, heated marble bathroom floors, freestanding tubs, and complimentary estate wine upon arrival.
Notable
Tasting flights at the Great Heart wine boutique and estate-grown dining along Franschhoek's historic Huguenot Street.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Leeu House makes casual elegance feel like the easiest, most natural thing in the world.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right on Franschhoek's historic Huguenot Street, you are steps from independent boutiques, acclaimed tasting rooms, and the hop-on Wine Tram.
The rooms
Sisal carpets, neutral linens, and heated marble floors define the twelve rooms, with selected categories opening onto private courtyards or terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 15-meter outdoor pool sits among manicured lawns and palm trees, looking out toward the Franschhoek mountains.
At the table
The Conservatory serves seasonal dishes beneath a glass skylight, opening through French doors onto the shaded garden terrace.
Interiors balance out this old-world vibe, pulling from contemporary South African design: latticed partitions fashioned from tea-dyed kudu leather; splashy canvases by renowned artist Lionel Smit.
How it began
Industrialist Analjit Singh combined three adjacent properties along Huguenot Street to create the Leeu Collection's inaugural boutique retreat in 2015.
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Franschhoek
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.