Wesley Coastal Conservancy · Eastern Cape

Sandcastle

A sole-use villa where the dunes meets the sea - bush, beach, and the land of living fossils.

THE PLACE

Set within a 275 hectare private reserve on the Sunshine Coast, Sandcastle is an exclusive villa for one party. Four en-suite ocean-facing rooms, two rivers of endangered cycads, and a protected shore of its own.

Situated between East London and Port Alfred, the coast boasts 300 days of sunshine and a warm Indian Ocean. Arrive by plane, helicopter, boat, or car - and indulge as days slow to the pace of the tide.

SANDCASTLE ON FILM

THE STAY

The primary suite — sculpted plaster fireplace, African textiles and floor-to-ceiling windows onto the lawn

Four Suites, One Horizon

Two primary suites and two further en-suite bedrooms, each facing the Indian Ocean. Beach sand, organic forms, and natural fibres allow the villa to disappear into the horizon.

04En-suite ocean-facing bedrooms
02Primary suites
275Hectares of private reserve

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THE RESERVE

The land of the living fossils

Two privately accessed rivers protect endangered cycads, plants older than the dinosaurs, down to the beach. The Xhosa have held this coastline sacred for generations; the reserve keeps it that way.

Immersive walks trace how these ancient plants are safeguarded - and how your stay supports their future.

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A game-drive vehicle resting on a grassy ridge above the river valley at sunrise, the sun low over the reserve hills

EXPERIENCES

Three guests walking barefoot across the sand towards the ocean

Beach & Dunes

Long, empty stretches of pristine coastline encourage languid strolls and adventure.

Sundowners served on the bonnet of a game-drive vehicle above the bush

Destination Dining

Extend those pauses and take in the uninterrupted views while indulging in local delicacies.

A guest rock fishing among tidal pools at dusk

Water & Shore

Award winning fishing, mussel foraging, SUP boarding and kayaking along a protected marine area.

A guide in an orange sweater pointing out a plant in the coastal forest to three guests on a guided bush walk

Guided Adventures & Delights

The Ancient coastal forest, blind rivers and stone-age middens read to you by a local guide.

RATES & STAYS

Booked for one party, in two ways

The villa is sole-use, for 4, 6 or 8 guests. Choose to run it yourself, or let the house run it for you.

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Party sizeSELF-SUSTAINING FROMFULLY IMMERSIVE FROM

4 guestsR10,000R25,900

6 guestsR15,000R38,850

8 guestsR20,000R51,800

Rates begin from R2,500 per person per night (self-sustaining) and R6,475 per person per night (fully immersive), varying by party size, season and length of stay. Final pricing confirmed on enquiry.

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Tell us your dates and party size - we’ll shape the stay around you.

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