If Franschhoek is the gourmet capital of South Africa, then Leeu Estates is its de facto epicentre. This working wine farm takes ‘gourmet hideaway’ to the next level, with its no-expenses-spared 19th century Manor House the perfect base for wining and dining in the Cape’s “French corner”. Hell, the breakfast alone is worthy of its own novel. Think single malt-laced oats, foraged mushrooms and honeycomb so fresh the bees probably haven’t even missed it yet. Oh, and did we mention the crayfish omelettes? Please sir, je voudrais un peu plus…
