Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the authentic design of the room and our breakfast offering — it’s wonderful to know those details made your stay memorable.We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Initially, we were not at all impressed with either the presentation or the management of Hawksmoor House. Poor service by under trained, though kind-hearted staff, and dilapidated furnishings etc. However the problem is that this venue should be offered as a BnB - not an hotel. And the owner should be living here overseeing the staff and the management. An hotel (and our expectations of an hotel) is a completely different cup of tea. Firstly, the name should be reverted to its historical name of Matjieskuil, because Hawksmoor has nothing whatever to do with this charming old Cape Dutch farmhouse, with the date 1810 written in plaster on the main gable. It is an H-design, full of an eclectic collection of old furniture - not so much Cape antiques as curated (not quite) junk. The gardens are quite dreamy, and overnight the place will charm you in your sleep. There's a lot of negative stuff to say, but we're glad we stayed here even tho it's not up to standard
We stayed just one night as this historical farmstead. There were many glitches, and if it were advertised as a B&B, instead of an Hotel, our expectations would be more in keeping with what you get. That aside, it's a beautiful authentic Cape Dutch farmstead, run by staff. The extensive gardens are filled with birdsong, birds, veteran oak trees and overfilled spilling-over flowers! The interior is fine, with room for more Cape antiques which would be more fitting. However, having said that, it has not been ruined by over-renovation, which you find in many old homesteads - so we like that about it. I would be very happy to return, I could fall in love with this place quite easily. It is relaxed and charming. Thank you for our lovely stay !
The property is a Cape Dutch house and it is preserved very well. You can feel the breath of history in every room, every furniture unit and around. The staff is friendly and caring. It was a great experience.
It was the perfect property for myself and family. The staff were amazing, the rooms were beautiful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was perfect.
A beautiful property & a privilege to stay somewhere so steeped in history. The hosts are taking great care to restore the property sympathetically & I think it’s still a work in progress with more to do. It’s a place to relax. No tech: no tvs or decent WiFi but a digital detox can be a good thing. Hosts are delightful & accommodating.
Wij sluiten ons compleet aan bij de vorige reactie. Oud en vervallen glorie! Kamer, welke ligt in de gemeenschappelijke hal, stinkt muf en is niet geventileerd! Oud en kapot meubilair. Zwembad zeer slecht onderhouden en nodigt niet uit om hier gebruik van te gaan maken. Hetzelfde is van toepassing op de ligbedden, oud, vies en vervallen. 20 km afstand op het eerste restaurant! We hadden twee nachten geboekt, maar hebben maar gebruik gemaakt van één ontbijt, wat overigens wel prima was. Op naar een volgend slaapadres!
