Hawklee Country House

Sean and Tanya were the perfect hosts. Hawklee Country House boasts beautiful views, tranquility, quality and is beautifully positioned as a Homebase from where to meander the Midlands

We love Hawklee and try to stay whenever we are back in SA. The privacy and tranquility is wonderful and the owner is lovely. We will hopefully be back soon.

We booked to stay at Hawklee about 6 months in advance through the Discovery portal available to Discovery Vitality members. The booking was for 20 MArch 2025. The booking on the Discovery portal reflected both dinner and lunch included. I got in touch with the porperty owner/manager about 5 days before the stay just to ensure that all was okay. At this point the owner disputed that meals were included and i then promptly sent my booking voucher. She still disputed and said she would check with Nightsbridge the agency that deals with Discovery. Owner was adamant that Discovery had it wrong and eventually offered to cover only breakfast. I got in touch with discovery and explained the issue. They also said that she had to honour all meals and she refused. At this point the owner agreed to a full refund over whatsapp even though we were past the cancellation point. A discovery agent called the owner and confirmed the cancellation and emailed me notice of this telephonic agreement by the owner. I then booked another place. Shortly after a Discovery refunds agent emailed me that there cannot be refund as the owner was now asking for payment. I sent in my whatsapp messages and the email from the discovery agent who confirmed cancellation. I did not hear anything for almost two months and enquired again. Discovery again reached out to the owner and they were claiming loss of income and now required payment. I again sent proof of whatsapp conversation and the email from a Discvovery agent. I also then tried to escalate this to Discovery via their Facebook page and within a day there was an apology and that a refund would follow soon. I have the emails of Hawklee saying to Discovery that they required payment even though they agreed to a cancellation with me and a Discovery agent. I am sure this is a beautiful place and many guests may have had a good experience. But my experience with them has been less than poor and i found them to be quite insincere about not honouring the meals as per the booking and then not wanting to honour the cancellation they agreed upon.

Wonderful inviting atmosphere with scenic views of the river Midlands best kept secret Breakfast was next level and so delicious A definite spot to visit Settled along a peaceful road and gorgeous dining spot overlooking the river Book your stay soon !

Perfect place to totally unwind . So peaceful with the most welcoming and attentive hosts . Our cottage had everything we wanted . Sounds of the river below sets the scene in beautiful surroundings. Thank you Tanya and Stephen for making us feel so at home.