Dune Ridge Country House

Dune Ridge Country House Beautiful Country House set in an extraordinary location - open to the public for accommodation, dinners and breakfasts as well as relaxation treatments

Set in an extraordinary location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of St Francis Bay lies Dune Ridge Country House, a family run estate that epitomizes tranquillity and charm. Surrounded by rich coastal fynbos, an abundance of birdlife and large gardens, this Country House typifies comfort and charm without compromising service or attention to detail.

Some guestbook entries deserve their own post. ❤️Bear and Skyla recently joined us for a father-daughter bucket-list tri...
02/09/2026

Some guestbook entries deserve their own post. ❤️

Bear and Skyla recently joined us for a father-daughter bucket-list trip to Dune Ridge. 😁

Thank you for choosing us. We loved having you and can’t wait to see you again.🌿

Not a workout. Not a dance class. Just a different way to move. 🌿Join us at Dune Ridge for our September Wellness Saturd...
28/08/2026

Not a workout. Not a dance class. Just a different way to move. 🌿

Join us at Dune Ridge for our September Wellness Saturday, centred around Intuitive Movement — a full day of gentle movement, breathwork, somatic exploration and deep rest.

Led with Ashley from Hara Shanti Wellness Experiences, the day is designed to help you slow down, notice what your body is telling you and move without judgement or expectation.

No experience. No choreography. No need to get it “right”.

📅 12 September 2026
📍 Dune Ridge Country House
⏰ 08:30 – 16:30
💰 R1 250 per person

Spaces are limited. Book your place and spend the day moving, breathing and reconnecting.

If you’re planning a stay in St Francis, Dune Ridge gives you more than just a room for the night.Tucked away on a 4,500...
25/08/2026

If you’re planning a stay in St Francis, Dune Ridge gives you more than just a room for the night.

Tucked away on a 4,500-hectare coastal nature reserve between St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis - close enough to beaches, restaurants and everything you’ll want to explore, but far enough out to properly switch off. 🌲

Think spacious bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms, fireplaces for slower evenings, and plenty of room to breathe. It’s comfortable, quiet and easy - the kind of place that quickly starts to feel like part of the holiday, rather than simply where you sleep.

Explore St Francis by day, then come back to Dune Ridge and settle in. 🦌

21/08/2026

At Dune Ridge, check-in starts before you reach reception. 🐴🌿

The drive in is part of the experience - horses wandering across the road, wildlife in the reserve and a countryside setting that immediately feels removed from the rush.

This is what arriving at Dune Ridge Country House looks like.

Your body has been speaking to you all along.Perhaps this is the day you begin listening. 🌿We spend so much of our lives...
18/08/2026

Your body has been speaking to you all along.
Perhaps this is the day you begin listening. 🌿

We spend so much of our lives living from the neck up — thinking, planning, performing, caring, achieving.

Meanwhile, the body quietly keeps communicating.

The clenched jaw.
The restless energy.
The shoulders carrying too much.
The breath that never quite reaches the belly.
The deep exhale when you finally feel safe enough to let go.

Our September Wellness Saturday Day Retreat is an invitation to reconnect with that conversation.

This month, we’re exploring INTUITIVE MOVEMENT.

Not dance.

Not choreography.

Not exercise.

And definitely not about getting the movement “right”.

Instead, you’ll be gently guided into practices that encourage you to notice sensation, explore movement without judgement, release unnecessary tension and reconnect with your body's natural rhythms.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore:

🌿 Nervous System & Embodied Awareness
Understanding how stress can show up physically and learning to become more aware of the body's signals.

🌬 Breathwork for Presence & Regulation
Accessible practices to settle, ground and bring your attention into the present moment.

✨ Guided Intuitive Movement
An opportunity to move without choreography and discover what authentic movement feels like for you.

🌊 Somatic & Mindful Movement
Slow, exploratory practices designed to cultivate curiosity, soften tension and deepen embodied awareness.

📝 Reflection, Integration & Rest
Time to pause, journal and allow the experience to settle.

We’re also delighted to welcome Ashley, who will lead a special Intuitive Movement experience integrating sound, movement and breathwork.

This Wellness Saturday is especially suited to women who:

• Feel disconnected from their bodies
• Carry stress or tension that words don't fully explain
• Spend much of their lives caring for others
• Want to cultivate greater presence and self-awareness
• Long for more freedom and authentic expression
• Prefer gentle, restorative practices over intense exercise

No prior experience is needed.

You don't need to be flexible.
You don't need to know how to dance.
You don't need to perform.

You simply need to arrive with curiosity.

Because perhaps movement isn't something your body needs to perform.

Perhaps it is something your body needs to express.

The emphasis isn’t on how movement looks — it’s on how it feels.

📅 12 September
📍 Dune Ridge Country House
⏰ 08h30 - 16h30
💰 R1 250

Spaces are limited to preserve the intimate, supportive nature of the experience.

Come exactly as you are.
And give yourself permission to listen

Some evenings deserve more than just dinner.On 20 August, Dune Ridge Country House hosts Black to Black — an indulgent w...
17/08/2026

Some evenings deserve more than just dinner.

On 20 August, Dune Ridge Country House hosts Black to Black — an indulgent wine pairing experience with Weltevrede Wine Estate.

Expect bold flavours, beautifully considered pairings and a four-course menu designed to make an evening of it.

🍷 20 August 2026
18:00 arrival | 18:30 dinner
R540 per person, including wine tasting

Limited seats available.
📞 066 423 4795

LAST CALL. TOMORROW NIGHT - FIRESIDE DINNER! 🔥Our Fireside Dinner is happening tomorrow, Friday 14 August, and there are...
13/08/2026

LAST CALL. TOMORROW NIGHT - FIRESIDE DINNER! 🔥

Our Fireside Dinner is happening tomorrow, Friday 14 August, and there are still a few seats available.

A three-course dinner celebrating foraged Eastern Cape flavours, from freshly baked roosterkoek and smoked snoek pâté to your choice of herb-crusted beef fillet or masala-spiced line fish, finishing with rose geranium & apple frangipane tart.

18:00 for 18:30 | R485 pp

If you’ve been meaning to book, this is your sign. Tomorrow is the day.

📞 066 423 4795
📧 [email protected]

Happy Women’s Day from Dune Ridge Country House. 🌿Here’s to celebrating the women who make life a little more beautiful,...
09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day from Dune Ridge Country House. 🌿

Here’s to celebrating the women who make life a little more beautiful, in every way. 🥂

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK. 🌿🥂Women’s Day is almost here, and we’re putting the finishing touches on a truly special morning.Jo...
06/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK. 🌿🥂

Women’s Day is almost here, and we’re putting the finishing touches on a truly special morning.

Join us this Saturday, 9 August, for a beautifully curated four-course brunch, perfectly paired with Montpellier MCC and a RIEDEL glass experience.

📍 R400 per person
🥂 Includes bubbly tasting
📞 Book now via WhatsApp: 066 423 4795

Celebrate the remarkable women in your life with great food, exceptional wine, and the tranquil charm of Dune Ridge Country House. Don’t miss out. Reservations close soon.

There are wine pairings… and then there are experiences. 🍷Join us on 20 August for Black to Black – an evening where eve...
05/08/2026

There are wine pairings… and then there are experiences. 🍷

Join us on 20 August for Black to Black – an evening where every course celebrates the beauty of bold, rich, dark flavours, perfectly paired with exceptional wines from Weltevrede Wine Estate.

From black garlic and squid ink risotto to coffee-crusted beef fillet and decadent dark chocolate tart, each course has been thoughtfully crafted to complement its paired wine, creating a dining experience that’s as memorable as it is indulgent.

🍷 Black to Black Wine Pairing Experience
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕕 Arrival: 18:00 | Dinner: 18:30
💰 R540 per person (includes wine tasting)

Seats are limited, and evenings like this fill quickly.

Reserve your table today:
📞 066 423 4795

Address

Cnr R330 And Tarragona Road
Kouga
6312

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dune Ridge Country House posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Hotel

Send a message to Dune Ridge Country House:

Shortcuts

Share

Category