Leeu House Franschhoek Review

Leeu House Franschhoek Review

Franschhoek is seemingly awash with small boutique hotels and guest houses, but how do you tell the wheat from the chaff in this adoringly picturesque village?

A location on, or as near to the main street as possible is essential if you want to be within walking distance of the numerous restaurants and boutiques which line the road. Also, spacious gardens with a large, heated swimming pool are important, (many of the properties in Franschhhoek have swimming pools which are little more than plunge pools), as is personalised service, a good breakfast and a decent quality bed.

All of the above can be found and ticked off at Leeu House – the smallest child of the Leeu Collection of hotels, whose family also includes the renowned Le Quartier Francais and the palatial, and very much new-kid-on-the-Franschhoek-block, Leeu Estate.

Situated smack bang in the heart of village on Franschhoek’s main road, Leeu House has 12 rooms and suites, all of which are kitted out with beds, bathrooms and fittings of the very highest quality. Half of the rooms have an outside terrace, but those without can make full use of the hotel’s large garden, sun loungers & pool bar. Spectacular paintings and pieces of art, many of them unique, are scattered throughout, and beautiful statues of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, (a nod to the owner’s Indian heritage), welcome guests on the front lawn.



The lack of a gym or spa is more than made up for by guests being able to use sister property Leeu Estates’ magnificent facilities, as well as those of the next-door Le Quartier Francais.

The small restaurant does not welcome outside guests so as a result it can be very quiet and lacking in atmosphere in the evenings, but there are a huge range of eateries right on the doorstep. Those wanting value-for-money will note that the room rate includes the mini bar, free local telephone calls, laundry service, local spirits, house wines & soft drinks, as well as a complimentary wine tasting at Leeu Estate.



TOP TIPS
Our top tips would be to spend a little extra and to stay in one of the rooms with a terrace, to perhaps eat out in the evening, (there is a massive choice), and to make full use of the world-class facilities at Leeu Estate, (where the rooms are twice the price!)

Talk to us today and book your stay at any of the Leeu Collection hotels. We can create a bespoke package just for you, giving you exactly what you want from your holiday. Call us on 020 7843 3500.