Hawksmoor House

The winery is located quite remotely in the Pampas about 18 km from Stellenbosch and has clearly had its best time. The reception was very warm, but the estate itself makes a rather lost impression. Our booked room was spacious and clean, except for the bathroom, which would need a renovation urgently. Mold and a blocked sink, which was then repaired within two days. Dark discolored water from the taps. The double bed rather mini queen size 140x190. A picnic as mentioned on the website is no longer offered, nor is a wine tasting. The pool area is quite nice once you get used to the brown discoloration of the water. All together we thought it was a pity that the whole plant was pretty run down after all. The price for our room was therefore not justified.

Estate with historic main building and auxiliary buildings. Overall nice - if your room does not look and stink like ours did... (see fotos)

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 !