Le Quartier Francais

Le Quartier Français, part of Leeu Collection, is situated in the Franschhoek Wine Valley heart. Guests can either relax in the gardens or walk out of the hotel into the main road with its array of delightful shops and galleries, a perfect base for exploring the Wine lands.

The essence of Le Quartier Français is its vibrant décor. With 5 room types, it offers spacious, comfortable Auberge Rooms to Grande Rooms with high ceilings and oversized chairs. Followed by the Petite Garden Suites with their private courtyards leading up to the Pool and House Suites that feature their own gardens with swimming pools and the extra-large Four Quarters Suites, which leave nothing to be desired. Families are catered for in the Pool and House suites offering complimentary loft rooms for children with their own amenities.

La Petite Colombe is being driven by celebrity chef Scot Kirton and John Norris-Rogers. Tasting menus focus on the finest local and seasonal produce, recommended with a rate and fine wine selection. The sunny Garden Room is a beautiful, inviting space that opens up onto a manicured courtyard through wide glass doors. The breakfast buffet offers home-made granola and pastries (including the famous and delicious sticky buns), plenty of seasonal fruit, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, and infused teas.

The Bar at LQF is a trendy, sociable space with a wood-burning fireplace. Outside seating creates the perfect spot to relax over a drink and watch the main street's activity. Savor the signature craft gin cocktails or create your own G&T from the menu of delicious ingredients. A tapas-style menu is also available. Guests have the opportunity to mingle with the locals in the onsite Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Screening Room (the only movie house in town) featuring some of the latest movies, or choose a classic from the library of over 200 DVD’s and book this 30 seater cinema for their private use.

At Leeu Estates Suites & Cottages - The spacious rooms and suites, which are individually styled and luxuriously appointed, feature bespoke furniture, wool-and-sisal carpets, and textured layers of linen, horsehair, leather, wood, and stone in a calm color palette. The rooms all have underfloor heating. The generous marble-clad en-suite bathrooms have rain showers and heated towel rails as standard. Careful attention to detail is prevalent throughout the property.

Rooms - At Leeu House - The individually styled bedrooms feature superbly comfortable beds with high-quality linen and are fitted with sisal carpets, and curtains, and upholstery in natural linens, contributing to the relaxed yet sophisticated feel. The luxury en-suite bathrooms have marble floors, free-standing baths and/or generous showers, underfloor heating, and heated towel rails.

Rooms, Suites & Villas - At Le Quartier Français - The sophisticated suites and rooms located in peaceful scented gardens feature the ultimate luxury fittings, fabrics, and finishes. The use of striking, colorful palettes, raffia headboards, and sumptuous fabrics adds to the layers of texture in the individually styled rooms. The luxuriously comfortable independent three-bedroom LQF Villa 1 provides a relaxing home away from home.

Leeu Spa - At Leeu Estates - Set among the vineyards, Leeu Spa is a wellness sanctuary that offers authentic massages and holistic treatments by expert therapists. These tailor-made treatments were inspired by Africa’s rich heritage and traditional rituals. Premium organic products from the innovative Esse and TheraNaka™ ranges are utilized in the treatments. OPI nail polish and nail care products are used too. A range of treatments for children (aged six to 12) is also on offer.

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines - By 2016, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines had notched up no less the 18 five-star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide since their first release in 2008 and was also named the wine guide’s Winery of the Year in 2014 and 2016. Wine Enthusiast, the prestigious US magazine, named Andrea its 2016 Winemaker of the Year. The Mullineuxs follow a reasoned approach to farming in all their vineyards and endeavor to be as natural and organic as possible. Some of the vineyards are certified organic. Chris expertly manages the vineyards.

Chris and Andrea’s aim is to bottle wines that are a true expression of terroir, from grapes best suited to the particular site’s conditions. Each step in Andrea's meticulous winemaking process is taken, keeping this objective top of mind. Grapes are hand-picked, and the approach to winemaking is minimalist – no yeasts, acids, tannins, enzymes, or filtering agents are added. Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines’ two portfolios have two distinct stories to tell. The Swartland portfolio encompasses the Signature, Terroir Specific, and Kloof Street ranges, and the Leeu Passant range is made in Franschhoek from grapes sourced from a variety of regions outside the Swartland.