The ‘Gourmet Capital’ of the Cape winelands, Franschhoek is renowned as a fine food and wine destination.
The Lake District in the mountainous region of Cumbria is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Known for its art, architecture and culture, the historic centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also the gateway to Tuscany’s Chianti wine region.
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 three five-star boutique properties in South Africa’s winelands: Leeu Estates, a 17-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 Leeu Villa Querce, a luxury hotel with pristine gardens in Florence, Italy (opening 2021). Both the historic centre of Florence and the Lake District are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
We are excited about the great hospitality opportunities that have become available to us in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Italy and we look forward to making a positive contribution in each of our locations.
THE FOUNDER
Analjit SinghThe Leeu Collection is a proud sponsor of the Franschhoek-based Kusasa Project Early Learning Centre, a school for 120 disadvantaged children that employs the best education practices in an independent, caring and stimulating environment, optimising their future wellbeing. The Leeu Collection also continues to support the Isabelo: Sharing is Caring project, which is responsible for providing meals to several schools in the Franschhoek valley, by producing over 200 highly nutritious muffins in its central bakery kitchen each Friday.
