WORTH A LOOK

Surf Inn This has the best beachfront location in Cape St Francis, with lower dunes, so you basically step from the living room and bedrooms onto the deck and lawn, and from there onto the beach. It has as many entertainment areas as bedrooms, from the pool and pergola at the back, the covered patio with braai and the wind-proof downstairs dining room to an enclosed rooftop deck. From R6 000 (sleeps nine); negotiable for smaller groups. surfinn.rocks The Sweet Spot If you’re a golfer wanting to spend some time getting to know the top-rated links course, this new four-bedroom house, located at the highest point on the secure estate, has the most spectacular view of the entire bay – sipping on a G&T up on the pool deck, you sure have hit the sweet spot. From R4 500 (sleeps eight), includes discount on greens fees. kcproperties.co.za (web ref: Link013)

i-Lollo Lodge This neat, old-fashioned B&B, in the Canals area but not on a waterway, has marvellous views of the beach and across the nature reserve to the mountains. Book one of the three delightful upstairs rooms (1, 5 or 6), each with a deck enjoying enormous, tranquil views. From R400 pp sharing B&B upstairs. ilollolodge.com Dune Ridge Country House Less a seaside holiday, more ‘colonial safari’ in atmosphere, Dune Ride is immensely peaceful and gracious, with five-star facilities, a bush spa and, some say, the best fine-dining in St Francis Bay. Highly recommended if you don’t mind being away from the beach. From R1 113 pp sharing B&B, family cottage from R915 pp sharing. duneridgestfrancis.co.za