The Dunes Country House, St Francis Bay
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The Dunes is an exclusive family owned retreat in picturesque St. Francis Bay, 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 and dune fields.
The suites are spacious and comfortable, opening out onto private verandahs overlooking the indigenous gardens. Each suite is stylishly furnished, all with warm, earthy undertones and dark Mahogany furniture. Garden Suites (sleeps 2 each) 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. Family Cottage (sleeps 4) The Family Cottage is a free-standing cottage with two seperate bedrooms accommodating a family of four. The cottage has a dedicated lounge area with fireplace, features include 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. Indulge yourself in one of our Body Therapies designed to bring you a state of pure, organically inspired ... Body Bliss. The fragrance induced from wild flowers, indigenous fynbos, the African bush, a native Boma and a roaring log fire are our greatest inspiration. All our treatments are a blend of herbal and indigenous ingredients celebrating a variety of traditions to create a cross - cultural African inspired Bush Spa experience. Flowers connect us to the spirit of the world - each treatment begins with an ancient ritual of a hot floral-infused foot bath. The ultimate experience on offer is the Magical Moonlit Massage, where at the end of a timber walkway lit by the soft light of the moon and a fairy-trial of hurricane lamps, an African-inspired experience awaits. Aromatherapy oils and the warmth of a log fire bring the ultimate in relaxation decadence to leave you ready for a deep sleep in the quiet of The Dunes night where not even dreams will stir you.
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. Frogging Safari 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 possiblely can in order to find a suitable mate. And, though the frogs come in all sorts of hues and colour combinations, 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 highlly protected so there is no access for pollution to take place. Additional activities on the property include Activities and Attractions nearby include ¿ Sandboarding Quad biking
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- Security Services
- Heaters
- Swimming Pool
- Visa
- Gardens
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Jacuzzi
- Bathrooms
- Bird watching
- Laundry Service
- Transfer
- Telephone
- Bed Linen
- Television
- Safe Deposit Box
- DVD Players
- Room Service
- Complimentary tea coffee
- Bar Fridge
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Safe for Valuables
- Child friendly
- Internet connection
- Beach Towels
- Fans
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Complimentary Newspapers
- Complimentary toiletries
- Health Spa
- Childcare Babysitting Service
- Receptions
- Smoking None Indoors
- Additional Bed Mattress
- Desks
- International Plug Point
- English
- Tour Assistance
- Wake up Calls
- Bathroom Towels
- Mini Courtesy Bar
- Underfloor Heating
- Housekeeping
- Fireplaces
- Bathrobes
- Braai barbeque
- Beach
- Patio Verandah Balcony
- Afrikaans
- Children Cot
- Mastercard
- Highchair
- Iron Trouser Press
- Area information booklet
- Cleaning Materials Supplied
- St Francis Bay Accommodation
- Bungee Jum
- Country Guest House
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