Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens

Well we are over from Australia and my sister and brother in law. Took us here for meal what a beautiful experience the service was excellent and food was amazing do yourselves a favour a go to this magnificent place the grounds are just beautiful the only downside we did not stay there

From the moment you arrive up the driveway you know this is going to be something special. Last visited 54 years ago so was curious as to what may have changed in that time. The building itself is impressive and the current owners have outdone themselves with the decor and ambience of the whole place. But it’s the staff who are all attentive and friendly and willing to ensure you have a pleasant stay. Unfortunately this was only a one night stop over but the quality of food and wine presented at dinner was excellent. I will have to book a longer stay so I can enjoy all the facilities the hotel has to offer.

I recently experienced the Rose Indulgence treatment with Hannah, and it was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. Hannah was exceptional — calm, professional, and incredibly reassuring throughout the session. She took the time to explain the products she was using and made thoughtful adjustments, like tailoring the room lighting to my preference, which made the experience feel personal and deeply relaxing. The treatment was wonderfully calming and beautifully put together. Afterwards, the relaxation room was the perfect finishing touch. It was fully stocked with a great selection of herbal teas, chilled water, and healthy snacks, allowing me to ease back into the day at my own pace. I can’t recommend both the treatment and Hannah enough — it was a truly uplifting, pampering, and restorative experience. I’ll definitely be booking this again.

What a wonderful place this is . From the stunning view you get approaching this beautiful hall , to the food , the staff , everything is perfect. We dined for Fathers Day lunch . On arrival, we were greeted promptly and taken to our table in opulent Saloon Restaurant. Drinks orders were taken quickly and the menu/specials explained. After an amuse-bouche , two of us had the prawn cocktail and two the chicken & pistachio terrine. All were perfectly presented and tasted lovely . For main we had both the beef and lamb dinners between us and again gorgeous. For pudding , we had the Bakewell tart and mango cheesecake. Again perfect. Throughout the meal the staff were attentive, polite and made sure we wanted for nothing. The set menu price was £38 and for what we received was incredible. It really is high end dining, in stunning surroundings, with fantastic staff . I don’t take to trip advisor, too often but Hawkstone Hall really does deserve all of the praise . We shall definitely be returning and recommending to all we speak to .

Lovely one night stay to attend a party held at Hawkstone. The hotel was lavish and all staff were friendly and polite. I’m coeliac which I advised them of beforehand and they had gluten free canapés along with options clearly labelled at the buffet. They even had gluten free bread which they toasted for me at breakfast! Despite some negative reviews online we had room 109 and were really pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s on the small side, but still has a wardrobe, dressing table, king size bed and plenty of space to manoeuvre! Only comments for improvement - the socket is too far away from the dressing table so you have to dry your hair without a mirror. An extension lead or longer hairdryer wire would be useful. Also, there was no one to assist with our bags when we arrived. Trying to manage the stairs at the entrance and inside the front door along with luggage was cumbersome and help would have been appreciated. Lastly, there was an issue with our shower and the water temperature couldn’t be turned down so was super hot. The room was put out of action after we left as it couldn’t be fixed until the plumber was available. We were given a sizeable discount for the inconvenience which was kind.

We stopped one night to celebrate my mum's 89th Birthday. Had to phone hotel when we got to guest entrance gates as they did not automatically open as we expected. We then found there was an intercom button on a post a short way back from the gates but we hadn't seen it. The hotel is just so beautiful, stunning location in the middle of countryside, peaceful and relaxed. I phoned to book two rooms as, because of my mum's age, we like to stop close to her in case of an emergency. When we booked the lady told us that we would have rooms opposite each other. We didn't, we had rooms on different floors. In the end it wasn't a problem. Also on their website it says "All 37 of our bedrooms offer spectacular views of the rolling countryside to the front, or glorious Hawkstone Gardens to the rear". Mum's room (112) had neither view, she was overlooking a flat roof and the sides of the hotel. Our room (202) did have an amazing view of the countryside. I do think the website needs amending to say "most" of the rooms not "all" as that could be a huge disappointment. Having said all this this is certainly not a negative review, quite the opposite. It is one of the best hotels we have ever stopped in. It is beautifully decorated throughout, both rooms were spacious (classic rooms) with everything needed and very comfy beds and pillows, beautiful bathrooms. Both rooms spotlessly clean (as where all areas of the hotel). The gardens are beautiful and lovely to walk around, the donkeys and llama a lovely surprise and we enjoyed going to say hello to them. Do ask at reception for a map of the grounds as there are a few features you could miss otherwise. Personally I think a map should be put in every bedroom. Also the welcome glass of Prosecco was a lovely touch. The menu for the Saloon Restaurant wasn't to our liking but we were able to sit in there and order off the Hill's Kitchen menu which was perfect for us. Food was excellent as was service. But what really makes this hotel stand apart from others is the amazing staff (every single one of them) that are so friendly, informative and go out of their way to make people welcome. You get a definite sense that they all enjoy working there, know the history of the hotel and are proud of it. Would definitely recommend this hotel as it really does offer a peaceful escape and is easy to get to off the main road (A49).