Excellent location, wonderful home cooked meals, interesting owners..and who else provides a rooftop bathtub to relax in, under moonlight if you so desire!
No, I didn't partake of the rooftop bath offer, but my son certainly did..and the photos are so special that i may even post one onto this review at a later date!

Not sure what happened to the pre-dinner drinks that were mentioned on arrival..I certainly didn't get one!

My only other suggestion is that the owner's daughter (Sophie), who does a great job by the way, should try to smile at the guests, and interact with them a little more..it would make the experience far more enjoyable for everyone (including her too)!

We stayed at the pavallion house which was just amazing.. Two families with 5 kids between us, the house was not pretentious, it felt like a home with plenty of space for everyone. Peacocks and houses in the from yard made it extra magical for the kids!
The hosts were very welcoming and helpful - nothing was too much :-)
Highly recommended for large family groups who love rustic elegance and a bit of adventure!

We stayed at this amazing property recently. There is no question that the grounds and property are spectacular. Room cleanliness was adequate (a number of dead flies on the floor in a room with a booking for an infant not a great look) at best. Service was the major negative of the experience. Beyond general grumpiness, we were
1) billed twice for our booking
2) charged for consumption of products from outside, and
3) made to feel bad for having a baby and the nappy disposal (how this is different to regular trash i am unsure) that would be required.
The 2 stars are for the setting.

We stayed two nights in the cottage house because we were a party of six. It was perfect for us as there was a big kitchen and plenty of bedrooms, and it was more economical than staying in the main house, especially since our breakfast was included (served in the restaurant at the main house). This is a place you visit when you want a place filled with character and surprises. If you're looking for the perfection and predictability of a 4 star hotel, you're missing the point of this antique home and grounds. The family members that own and run Hawley House are all thoroughly helpful and charming and love sharing their family home and business.