Hawksmoor House

Hawksmoor’s gardens follow the structure of the original Cape Dutch homestead; the predominant feature is the open werf with its ancient oaks framing the historic Manor House. The gardens themselves are in keeping with a working farm and although the majority of plants are indigenous they are interlaced with classical European plants. One of the most striking and renowned features of the gardens at Hawksmoor House is the reflection pond with the Cypresses standing guard and the Lavender fields surround it, while Table Mountain takes centre stage. The abundance of Dietes (Wood Irises) and Watsonia provide a spectacular floral show through spring and summer.

Over the centuries the property saw varied types of produce ranging from tobacco to sheep to wine. The still fully operational farm is now producing oats, hay, luzerne, and more recently butternut squash and green beans. There are 28 ha under grape with some vines being 29 years old. The grapes grown at Matjieskuil are used exclusively to make a selection of prize winning wines, mainly Chenin, Pinotage, Mourvèdre, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc under the Hawksmoor at Matjieskuil label.