Hawksmoor is an amazing, beautiful and unique place.
We had booked to stay for one night, but within minutes of arriving we decided to stay extra nights and then returned to Hawksmoor later in our holiday too.
Maike and her staff provided us with an experience that cannot be bettered. The rooms (we stayed in two different ones - Brown and Green and saw in to the others) are all large and wonderfully furnished with antiques. The bathrooms are also large, modern and include a shower and large roll-top bath.
Everywhere was spotlessly clean and well kept. There are only 5 rooms, so even when we saw other guests it never felt crowded or busy. Each room had it's own out-door seating/sofa area for chilling with a book and some of their own Hawksmoor wine.
This manor house is situated in beautiful surroundings (a working farm/vineyard) a few kms from Stelenbosch with views across to Table Mountain (and amazing sun sets too). You couldn't make it up.
The service at Hawksmoor is exceptional. All of the staff were freindly, professional and nothing was too much trouble. Our breakfasts were made to order and served on the terrace overlooking the flower garden, fish pond and Table Mountain beyond. We were served tea and biscuits in the afternoon (or at any time we asked).
Maike was the perfect host and full of enthusiasm and advise on places to see and where to eat. She made us reservations at some of the best resturants we've ever eaten at.
For an authentic country house experience and increadible value for money Hawksmoor is the only place to stay in the Western Cape. We're going back again next year.
