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Hawksmoor House Featured in Farmer’s Weekly Magazine, January 2025

A homely, unfussy yet elegant and impressive farm near Stellenbosch Hawksmoor House is delighted to be featured in the Farmer’s Weekly Magazine! In the 24...

South Africa Welcomes Remote Workers and Professionals with Exciting New Visa Reforms

In an exciting development for travellers and professionals alike, the South African government has introduced two major visa reforms that are set to make the...

Celebrate in Style: Your Perfect Venue for Bachelorette, Kitchen Tea, or Baby Shower!

Are you searching for the ideal spot to host your pre-wedding celebrations or a special baby shower? Look no further than Hawksmoor House, where elegance and...

Introducing our New Management Team

Hawksmoor House is ecstatic to welcome the talent of Kerry and Stefan as our Management Couple, who will be ensuring the enjoyment of all guests entering...

Modern Colourful Wedding Inspiration

We're thrilled to share that Hawksmoor House has been featured in an exciting online article by Mooi Troues! The piece showcases our picturesque venue as the...

Discover the Magic of Cape Town: A Journey Beyond Words

Welcome to Cape Town, where every corner holds a story, and every sunset paints a masterpiece across the sky. It's more than just a destination; it's a...

Spoil the leading lady in your life with a Mother’s Day retreat

Hawksmoor House featured in The Weekend Argus on Saturday April 6, 2024 Mother’s Day, Sunday 12th of May 2024 is just a couple of weeks away and what better...

Hawksmoor House Wins LuxLife Awards 2024

Celebrating Excellence: Hawksmoor House Wins LuxLife Global Wedding Awards 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Hawksmoor House has been awarded not one, but...

A Serene Farm-Stay Hideaway

Hawksmoor House featured in Travel Ideas SA Magazine. Read the full article here

The Perfect Active Weekend Itinerary

Gifts for Dad this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’re all wondering what to get the man that has everything. We’re here to help out with some unique ideas for...

The Benefits of Relaxation Retreats

The new year is upon us and many of us have health related goals set for ourselves, however maintaining those goals is often far more difficult than we...

Special Celebrations & Memorable Occasions

At Hawksmoor House, we are passionate about hosting exclusive weddings and celebrations with a unique farm experience. If you are looking for a scenic,...

Summertime Side Dishes to Make at Home

Whether it’s a family dinner, a picnic or BBQ, we’re sure that by now you’re looking for some tasty new recipes to liven up the table. We can get so tired of...

Plant Based Cuisine that will Excite Your Taste Buds

We’ve all heard about plant based diets or going vegan and for many of us I’m sure our minds go to eating shrivelled kale and bland tofu, I’m here to tell you...

Top 10 Bars in Stellenbosch

As a student town in the Winelands, Stellenbosch has plenty to offer in terms of nightlife. We have compiled a list of iconic and newly introduced bars and...

Green Questions to Ask Before Your Stay

What is Green travel and why is it important? Green travel is a concept that goes by many names; sustainable travel, ecotourism and responsible travel being...

The Best Baby Shower Themes

Your baby shower is just a celebration of one of the biggest milestones of your life, having a baby! No matter what number baby it is, the mother still...

Gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’re sure that many of you are pondering what to get your mom as a gift this year. Effectively a second birthday,...

Local Initiatives to get Involved in on Your Holiday

Whilst this pandemic has been tragic and tiresome for us all, the benefits to the environment have been a stunning upside to all this mayhem; along with that...

How to Treat Yourself the Day Before Your Wedding

After months of stressful wedding planning, your special day is finally within reach! Now you deserve a day to treat yourself properly; surrounded by your...

Customise Your Own Wellness Weekend

We all need a bit of a break from time to time, just to focus on our own well-being rather than the hustle of everyday life. A great way to take this much...

Summertime Cocktails You can Make at Home

Due to Covid19, many of us have taking to celebrating the summertime in our back yards as opposed to our usual beaches or rooftop bars. However, we crave...

Summer Wedding Themes and Décor

Summer weddings have so much to offer in terms of themes and décor. We have come up with some themes that you may have heard of and some that might surprise...

Our Favourite Winter Cocktails

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and certainly one of your most photographed days, therefore you want to be looking your...

We are re-opening 1 September 2021

We have so much to celebrate with the arrival of Spring! At Hawksmoor House we have been very busy preparing to welcome you back to our beautiful property and...

10 Tips for Flawless Wedding Makeup

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and certainly one of your most photographed days, therefore you want to be looking your...

Winter Wedding Themes and Décor

We’re all very familiar with Summer weddings and the light colours that accompany them; however, Winter provides the opportunity to look into alternative...

Winter Friendly Activities in the Winelands

Wintertime can often leave you feeling bored, as you can no longer go to the beach or for picnics. We have a few suggestions of how you can spend your free...

Winter Side Dishes to Make at Home

As Winter comes around we’re all looking for some exciting yet hearty dishes that we can add to our dinner table. We have selected a few of our favourite side...

Tips to Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden

As we celebrate and support the global trend to embrace a more plant-based diet, we would love to share some insights with you on how to grow your own...

HotelsCombined – Recognition of Excellence

We are delighted to announce that HotelsCombined recognizes Hawksmoor House amongst the best hotels in South Africa. HotelsCombined is a hotel price...

Wedding Party Gifting Ideas

Personalised Wine Glasses We love a free wine glass no matter the occasion but a personalised one makes it all the more memorable. As a wedding gift we would...

Hawksmoor Wines Matched to Your Favourite Cuisine

Many of us browse the shelves at the liquor store in hope of finding something inspiring, only to get lost in the plethora of different labels and cultivars....

The Perfect Romantic Weekend Itinerary

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, many of us are looking for something romantic to share with our partner. We have created the perfect itinerary...

Best Brunch Spots in Cape Town

You’re sitting on your couch sipping coffee on a lazy Sunday morning, your mind wonders to the possible activities for the day… Everything seems like...

How to Create Hotel Interiors in Your Own Home

Hotel interiors are often awe inspiring and may seem unattainable, but we are here to share simple ways for you to bring that air of luxury into your own...

Year End Functions & Festivities

We are rapidly approaching the end of the year and many employers are looking for a way to celebrate the end of what would only be labelled as a trying year....

Picnics in the Winelands

Freshly cut grass beneath your feet, oak trees whistling in the breeze, sprawling vineyards as far as the eye can see; this is so much more than your average...

We are Re-Opening on 1 September 2020

We have so much to celebrate with the arrival of Spring! At Hawksmoor House we have been very busy preparing to welcome you back to our beautiful property and...

Temporary Closure of our Premises

Dear Valued Guest, In line with the nationwide lockdown requested by President Cyril Ramaphosa for all South African citizens and including all non-essential...