The Dunes Country House

The Dunes, St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape

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Description

The Dunes Country House is an exclusive family owned retreat set in the picturesque St Francis Bay Village in the Eastern Cape. The Guest House, reminiscent of an old Cape farmhouse, is surrounded by beautiful indigenous gardens and sits on a 600-hectare property rich in coastal fynbos. This 4-star country house is perfectly positioned at the start of the garden route, and offers guests a wide variety of activities.

The Dunes Country House is known for its delectable food and friendly service. Full English breakfasts are served daily in the main dining room or on the outside patios, weather permitting. Light lunches and picnic hampers can be requested and a 3-course dinner is available by arrangement. For the more active, guided walks into our adjoining coastal reserve, Thula Moya, where a mecca of flora and fauna abides. The reserve, with its numerous water holes and hides, allows nature enthusiasts to take in the birdlife and wildlife uninterrupted. We invite you to experience the tranquility and wide open space of The Dunes.

The frog safari starts at sunset, when our newly appointed froggers make their way all huddled in a game drive vehicle, armed with torches, nets and plastic bags and wearing gum boots, we head to our private nature reserve Thula Moya, where we find the frog filled dams. A sharp eye, keen ear and agility are key to the successful bagging of the springly amphibians. The noise is deafening as the frogs sing and create music of their own. They call as loudly as they possibly can in order to find a suitable mate. And, though the frogs come in all sorts of hues and colour combination, from spotted, striped to dotted with red, green, yellow and black, it is not the sight of a handsome male that attracts the nubile females but the songs that they sing that have them swooning in the embrace of loud-mouthed males. Once caught , the frogs are identified, listed and checked over for any signs of ill-health that would indicate pollution. They are then released back into the dam. Where they can carry on calling for their mate. So far, 13 species have been found in the area. The area is highly protected so there is no access for pollution to take place.

Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST

Thursday 11th September

Per Person Sharing:
R450

Per Person:
R600

Per Unit:
R1350

Minimum Stay:
2 Nights

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Check-in

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Family CottageX 1

Includes: Breakfast

The Family Cottage is a free-standing cottage with two (2) separate bedrooms accommodating a family or party of four (4). The cottage has a dedicated lounge area with fireplace and features include beverage and bar facilities, satellite television, DVD players, ceiling fans, bath and shower facilities, private veranda and access to the gardens, with either king or twin size beds.

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Family Cottage

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Garden SuiteX 6

Includes: Breakfast

The Garden Suites all feature beverage and bar facilities, satellite television, DVD players, ceiling fans, bath and shower facilities, private verandas and access to the gardens, with either king or twin size beds.

• Children age 3+ sharing in Garden Suites pay R250.00 RACK per child B&B.

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Garden Suite

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Rate Colour Key:

On Request

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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Family Cottage x 1

Includes: B & B

Features available

Garden Suite x 6

Includes: B & B

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

Fax
Photocopy Machine
Internet Access
Airport Shuttle Service
Parking Available
Babysitting Service
Laundry Service
Garden
Braai / Barbecue
Swimming Pool
Communal MNet
No Pets Permitted
Jacuzzi
Fireplace on the Premises
Communal Satellite TV

Dining

Breakfast Served

Facilities in Rooms/Units

Satellite TV in Rooms
Television in Rooms
No Smoking in Rooms
Fan in Rooms
Tea and Coffee in Rooms
Heater in Rooms
MNET in Rooms
Bar Fridges in Rooms

Environment

Beach
Countryside
Nature Reserve

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Golf
Canoeing / Kayaking
Fishing - Deep Sea
Fishing - Freshwater
Fishing - Saltwater
Health & Fitness
Horse Riding
Jet-Skiing
Kite-Surfing
Paddling - Canoeing
Paddling - Kayaking
Paddling - Sea Kayaking
Sailing - Yacht Charters
Scuba/Snorkeling
Surfing
Windsurfing
Yachting
Walking
Camping
Hiking / Backpacking
Sand Boarding

Languages Spoken

English
Afrikaans

Conference

Conference Venue <25 People

Grading

Portfolio Collection
4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa