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Leeu Estates In South Africa’s Cape Winelands Retains Its 5-Star Premium Status

Franschhoek, South Africa, June 2021: Leeu Estates, the flagship property of Leeu Collection located in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, has retained its Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)’s 5-Star Premium status.

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Leeu Collection Takes South African Properties To The Next Level Ahead Of Re-Opening

Leeu Collection founder Analjit Singh spent lockdown in Franschhoek and it provided him with an opportunity to see the Estate and hotels with a fresh eye, resulting in changes that have taken the properties to the next level and will further amplify the guest experience going forward.

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World-Class Winelands Wellness

Globally renowned spa and wellbeing brand Healing Earth is collaborating with internationally acclaimed Leeu Collection to lead and manage the Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates. This is intended to provide an enhanced wellness offering when the spa re-opens in November 2020.

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Raise A Glass To Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

“The only South African winery to be included in the prestigious American publication, Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Wineries of 2019 is Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines”

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Leeu Estates – Le Chene

Franschhoek, South Africa, 15 October 2019: Today, award-winning chef and patron of Franschhoek’s ‘Le coin Francais', Darren Badenhorst, opens his second establishment in the Cape Winelands village. 'Le chêne', meaning 'The Oak Tree', is located in the Manor House at Leeu Estates, part of the Leeu Collection, and pays homage to Franschhoek by utilizing only the finest local ingredients whilst celebrating the valley's heritage through its cuisine, concept and interiors.

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Protégé – Leeu Collection Press Release

Scot Kirton set to open Protégé, a casual-style restaurant at Leeu Collection’s Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek.

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Leeu Estates Is South Africa’s Leading Wine Country Hotel

Leeu Collection’s flagship property, Leeu Estates, has been named South Africa’s leading Wine Country Hotel 2017 at the World Travel Awards Africa gala ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday 10 October 2017.

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Leeu Passant Wines, Honouring Cape Fine Wine Heritage

Winemaking duo Chris and Andrea Mullineux together with partner Analjit Singh are announcing the release of a new flagship portfolio of wines called Leeu Passant – fine wines inspired by the distinct culture, terroir, history and tastes of the Cape. The name Leeu Passant is derived from heraldry, where a “Lion Passant” is a walking lion.

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Leeu Estates On Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2017

Leeu Estates, the exclusive South African five-star boutique property situated in Franschhoek, is one of a selected few hotels to appear on Condé Nast Traveller's HOT LIST for 2017.

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Leeu Estates Named As One Of The Best New Hotels On Travel + Leisure’s It List 2017

Leeu Collection is pleased to announce that Leeu Estates has been featured on Travel + Leisure's It List 2017. Leeu Estates and the other award-winning properties will appear in the March issue of Travel + Leisure and can also be found on TravelandLeisure.com.

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Tuk Tuk Press Release

Tuk Tuk Microbrewery, the first and only microbrewery on the main street of Franschhoek, opened its doors in February 2016. This 250-litre capacity brewery, a Leeu Collection offering, is micro and authentic in the truest sense of the word.

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Leeu Collection Unveils Exciting New Changes

Franschhoek, South Africa, September 2019: Leeu Collection (www.leeucollection.com) has revealed exciting new plans for its Cape Winelands properties that will cement its desire to host only the very best dining experiences (that make the most of local produce and talent) and reinforce Franschhoek’s title as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa.

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CONTACT DETAILS

For any media- or trade-related queries, our contact details are as follows:

Media – Nicolette Waterford
nicolette.waterford@leeucollection.com

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