Name: Dune Ridge Country House
Address: Cnr R330 and Tarragona Road, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa, Cnr R330 and Tarragona Road, Eastern Cape, 6312, South Africa
Rating: 9.2

Dune Ridge Country House

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About this property

This family-run country house on the outskirts of St Francis Bay offers a lagoon-shaped pool surrounded by birdlife and gardens. All accommodation has a private patio and garden views. Dune Ridge offers cottages and suites, all individually decorated with dark wood furnishings. Each has an elegant private bathroom with a separate shower and bath. A breakfast buffet and light lunches are available daily in the country-style dining room. Barbecue facilities are also offered in the lush garden or by the outdoor pool. Guests at The Dune Ridge can enjoy surfing, mountain biking and whale watching in the surrounding area of Jeffreys Bay. For relaxation, the country house offers a library and an open-air boma. Tsitsikamma and Storms River are less than a 1-hour drive away, while Seal Point Reserve can be found within 3 km. Port Elizabeth Airport and Plettenberg Bay are a 1.5-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Room type	Number of guests
Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Apartment Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Godelieve
Netherlands
“Our stay at Dune Ridge Country House was the best of our entire holiday in South-Africa. We loved the spacious room, very comfortable bed, the bathroom with sophisticated bathtub. The breakfast was wonderful and plentiful, the staff was very...”
Quickdream
Germany
“Everything at Dune Ridge was superb. A beautiful, peaceful place with amazing staff. Will definitely come back.”
Zethu
South Africa
“The staff were incredible, the meals were delicious, the views were so stunning! Will definitely be back.”
Hanro
Cyprus
“The Country House is perfectly nested between beautiful vegetation. Guests can enjoy privacy through the property and the attention to details make this an amazing stay.”
Ati
Netherlands
“We had a beautiful cottage. And we loved the restaurant and the pool. It’s very quiet and there are many places where you can walk .”
Samantha
United Kingdom
“Very accommodating of a last minute booking Birdsong and wonderful breakfast, comfortable room”
David
South Africa
“The setting, the rroms and the lodge are fantastic. Quiet, traditional and very relaxing. The staff are very friendly and helpful.”
Kyle
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast & meals. Staff were courteous & very helpful.”
Patrick
Germany
“It was very nice. We stayed at many guest houses in South Africa and this was among the best, if not the best. The breakfast was top notch, the kids loved the pool, the staff is friendly and sees if you need something. The host is very welcoming...”
Elena
South Africa
“Excellent breakfast, helpful and very friendly staff and beautiful room. Perfect location for visiting St Francis. Well worth a visit - we'll be back!”

Hosted by Dune Ridge Country House Team

9.6

Host review score

Dune Ridge Country House Team

Dune Ridge is slightly set back from the main town but when driving down the dirt track you reach this little oasis. The staff greet you with a proper warm South African " hello" and welcome you in to what they consider their " home " We pride ourselves on the service we offer. Many of the staff come from very rural beginnings and it is through time and effort, dedication and a want to learn that they are where they are. The Dune Ridge team take pride in what they do and guests can see that and feel their warmth. South Africa produces incredible fare and we try and let our guests get as much exposure to these incredible ingredients during their time with us. Everything is hand made and great care is taken in the preparation thereof. As a team we work together and try and make every single person that walks through our doors take a deep breath when they walk in because they feel they are home and on the day of departure.. they must already be planning their return.

I have enjoyed every single minute of being the owner of this property. The people we meet, the laughs that come from the lounge in the evening, the little patter of feet on the wooden floors early in the morning when we have families staying here, the good morning greets from my staff - its a very satidfying feeling. My afternoons are spent either at home catching up on a few things or out on walks with my dogs ( Ridgeback, Jack Russell, Spaniel and Labrador) Absolutely love my Pilates classes and if the weather is really good heading down to the Wild Side in Cape St Francis for a long walk in the reserve

St Francis and Cape St Francis are both beautiful little towns. We live in such a safe little area and everyone is so conscious about the environment. There is so much to do from various hikes, we offer a Frog Safari at the property and also beautiful walks through the nature reserve. Boat cruises, there is the Penguin rehabilitation center - beaches that stretch for miles! The list is endless!

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Cot upon request

ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a 50% deposit is taken on the day of booking as stated in the policies. The remaining 50% will be deducted at least 30 days prior to arrival.

Please inform Dune Ridge Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.