About us

Edward and Jan welcome you to their home on Exmoor “Hawkwell Farmhouse”. A delightful Devon Longhouse, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, parts of Hawkwell Farmhouse date back to the Doomsday era.

Extensive archeological research was carried ot on Hawkwell in 1973 and again in 2000 by the Somerset Vernacular Research Group. Hawkwell has been identified as the Doomsday Manor of Havechewelle, held by a thane named ULF.

The present Devon Longhouse is thought to date from the 16 th Century with a three room plan extended East and West from the 19 th Century.

• An original Devon earthen egg white treated floor in the Dining Hall
• Two magnificent Inglenook Fireplaces, one with a bakers bread oven and the original smoke room (for hanging and smoking the meats etc.) behind it.
• Original Meat Hooks still hang from the ceiling in the Snug Room, which would have been the Kitchen.
• Exposed beams throughout the house, together with oak window seats and sills.
• Deep seated sofas and antiques.

awkwell Farmhouse also boasts mature gardens – with fabulous views over Exmoor towards Dulverton and Haddon Hill. A number of guests facilities include:

• Heated Swimming Pool
  (Open between Mid May & October).
• BBQ area
• Croquet Lawn
• Stabling – for those wishing to take advantage of riding over Exmoor.
• Ample Parking