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COUNTRY: South Africa
AREA: Eastern Cape South
Summary
The Beach House has arguably the ultimate beach position in South Africa. Coupled with the highest standard of bed & breakfast accommodation and service, the 4-star graded Beach House in St. Francis Bay offers you a Garden Route experience that is difficult to equal.
Enjoy unsurpassed luxury with our unique thatch design, wooden decks, en-suite bedrooms and magnificent surroundings. The guest house is the ideal location from which to explore the many attractions of the area.
Accommodation
Built specifically as a guest house, we have provided for privacy and luxury with individual patios and covered garden terraces. Absorb spectacular 180 degree ocean and bay views or relax on our large sunbathing decks. Gather round the fireplace or sit in the lounge and enjoy unsurpassed panoramic sea views. There are two pools to choose from - one nestling amongst enormous rocks, the other spilling over into the sea.
Our four luxury en-suite bedrooms will no doubt satisfy your every need and desire. All rooms contain extra length beds, bedets, baths, showers, telephones, hair dryers and satellite TV. There is also coffee and tea making facilities.
Food
The Cellar at The Beach House, with its large choice wines, bar and conference facilities caters for a venue with a difference. The Beach House offers sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Feast in the elegant dining room or enjoy the sunshine and sea air on the poolside deck.
A full English breakfast is included daily during your stay.
Activities
Golf: St. Francis Bay boasts a beautifully laid-out 18- hole Golf Course, where you are most welcome. However, remember to consider the family as well; take them to Shamwari Game Reserve, Kariega Game Reserve, Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve, Kwandwe Game Reserve, Addo National Elephant Park, or game viewing at Schotia Safaris. All lovely attractions within 1-1/2 hours drive from St Francis Bay.
Hiking: Hiking along the Sand River is recommended at any time off the year. If you are lucky, you may see the beautiful Crystal Pools. The water in the Sand River flows underground, over the hard rocky substrate that underlines the dunes. After heavy rains, the water table rises to form Crystal Pools.
Boat Cruises: Enjoy boat cruises around the Bay. You'll discover abundant bird and marine life - including penguins, whales and dolphins. Boats may not venture closer than 300m to any whale.
River Cruises: Explore the upper reaches of the Kromme River on a comfortable motor launch. Stop over at Stony Boma River Camp for a picnic or barbecue. After lunch, relax or go for a hike, canoeing, fishing or birding on the river.
Surfing: A photographer in the 60's Bruce Brown, searched the world for the Perfect Wave. He found it at St Francis Bay, and named it 'Bruce's Beauties' - St Francis Bay is one of the world's great surf spots - and YOU need not be a surfer to enjoy this graceful sport. Delight in watching the followers "search" for the perfect wave!
Irma Booysen Flora Reserve: During the development of Cape St. Francis, Irma Booysen persuaded her husband, the original owner of the farm Ongegunde Vryheid, to set land aside to protect the fynbos of the area. The Reserve lies within 200m of the Cape St. Francis Resort. A walk through the reserve is a must-do for all lovers of nature and indigenous flora such as this fynbos. Maps and plant guides are available at the Resort's reception office.
Game and Lion Park: Enjoy the wildlife at Seaview Game & Lion Park with 40 species of African wildlife to view, including lions, jackals, lynx, crocodiles, giraffe, zebra, baboons, monkeys, wildebeest, and many others.
Bungee Jumping: For the thrill-seekers, experience the adrenalin of a 216m bungee jump, the highest Bungee Jump in the world. If you get enough thrill from being in a high spot without the jump, take a guided tour over the largest bridge in Africa.
Cheetah Breeding Camp: Visit the Cheetah Breeding Camp. This camp offers the unique possibility to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are playing, relaxing or being fed.
Forest canopy tour: Have you ever wanted to know what birds feel like when they fly? Come close to this experience while partaking on a Forest Canopy Tour.
Elephant Walking Safari: Experience the famout Knysna forest alongside our African elephants, A guided nature walk through the fynbos, into the valley and stunning indigenous and exotic forest. Touch and feed the gently giants.
Monkeyland: Monkeyland offers visitors safaris conducted by experienced game rangers where you can epect to see many species of monkeys as well as a large variety of forest dwelling birds.
Birds of Eden: Birds of Eden is the largest free flight bird aviary in the world. A top eco-tourism attraction in the Garden Route of South Africa. Experience the adventure of walking across our 128m suspension bridge, the longest one of its kind in Africa, above the forest canopy.
Rates
| Rate | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZAR 1200 - 1995 | Per person per night sharing | 1 Jan 2009 |
Rates Comment
The tariffs quoted are PER PERSON SHARING, PER NIGHT and include a full English Breakfast. The above tariffs are subject to change without notice.
Please note: Only children from the age of 12 are welcome.







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