Hawkchurch Resort & Spa: Review
A few months back an email popped into my inbox and I got so excited about it. It invited Ash and I to head down to Devon and spend a weekend at the Hawkchurch Resort & Spa.
Something which sounded, very much like a weekend of luxury.
Set in the beautiful countryside of Devon and not too far from a number of beaches, along the Jurassic Coast of England, you will find Hawkchurch Resort & Spa. Made up of over 100 self-catering lodges Hawkchurch Resort is the perfect place to catch up on some R&R and allows you to explore the nearby areas or sit back in your lodge (some of which even have their own private hot tub) and do nothing, but watch the clouds float by.
So how did our weekend go?
Well from the moment we arrived at Hawkchurch resort, we felt welcomed, the staff were so friendly and answered the million and one questions we threw at them. Even going so far as finding me some washing powder, on a proceeding trip to reception over the weekend.
One of the first things that impressed me about the resort was the fact your keys, internet pass, vouchers and information about the place were presented to you in a gorgeous little tin suitcase, which you got to keep! Honestly small things with me.
You are allowed to keep your car parked next to the lodges, which is great for someone with limited mobility like me, as it meant that if I was having a bad day we could drive the car round to the main building for a trip to the spa or dinner. If you’re worried about people just driving into the resort, never fear, as the lodge area has a barrier to it, which works by recognising your car number plate when you drive up to it, allowing only people staying within the resort to drive in.
We were given a Marple Lodge to stay in; this particular lodge sleeps 4 people, with a double bedroom and twin bedroom, both of which have an en-suite bathroom.
The main living area of the Marple Lodge is open plan and features a seating area, dining table and kitchen area which includes a washer dryer and dishwasher along with all the normal essentials you would find.
The TV features Freeview, as well as access to some great movies from just under £3 per rental. We managed to catch the new X-Men film and The Secret Life of Pets while we were there, with films update around every two weeks.
Under the TV sits an electric fire, which really adds a lovely ambience to the room come nightfall.
On the table you will find a welcome book which features a huge amount of information, including locations (including postcodes) of local shops, beach and activities, as well as how to use the items inside the lodge.
Both of the bedrooms are beautiful and light, with both having their own TV. The double bedroom featured a walk in closet and shower room, while the twin room had a spacious cupboard for hanging your cloths and a bathroom with over the bath shower in its en suite.
The decked area of the lodge features an outdoor table and beautiful view out across Hawkchurch Resort and beyond. It is worth noting you do, at least for this lodge, need to climb three steps to get up to the deck and front door – so if you can’t manage that do check with them if there is an alternative.
For a full tour of the beautiful Marple Lodge have a nose at my video below (sorry about the finger 1/2 way through – I didn’t notice it till we were home and it was too late to retake).
What did we do while there?
We decided to spilt the two days. On Saturday we decided it would be good to explore the local area and headed off towards Lyme Regis, which features a mixed pebble and sand beach.
It has quite a lengthy promenade, which features places to eat, buy buckets and spades and some lovely shops. Personally we both adored Lyme Regis Antique & Craft Centre (sadly I can’t find a website for them), however they stocked a whole host of different items, with us picking up a selection of locally found fossils, comics and even some gifts from the craft centre.
As it wasn’t too late in the day after we had finished at Lyme Regis we headed on to Charmouth, which is just a few miles up the road. Sadly we got there around 4:30pm and as such the fossil museum had closed.
However we did manage to pop into Charmouth Fossils and yes I brought a few more fossils and a couple of gem stones.
We had originally thought about going out for dinner to one of the local pubs, but to be honest with you the food on site was so nice and the people working in the bar and restaurant so lovely, we decided head back and dine in with them again.
We had originally been put off the idea of eating at the Hawkchurch Resort restaurant that often, because at first glance everything sounded very posh and hands up we are more fish and chips / steak and burger people. However at second look that is what they served.
Yes they had what I am sure were some amazingly delicious alternatives but we were able to sit down and enjoy our favourites.
Personally I adored the beer battered cod and chips, while Ash switched between the steak and burger. On the first night we had a pudding of chocolate brownie, topped with white chocolate ice cream.
There are two menus that are run at Hawkchurch. The first runs Monday – Saturday, while on a Sunday they have a roast, which can be brought in one, two or three courses.
We were a little naughty and as it was our last day went for three, which included a full roast for mains and a delicious syrup sponge for pudding (Ash’s favourite dessert of the holiday).
What amazed me about the staff at the restaurant and bar is by the second night, they had our drinks down and would just ask if we wanted the same again (a coke for Ash and a double pineapple juice for me). It was also very reasonably priced, with a three course Sunday roast coming in at less than £20 per person.
Of course we can’t forget the spa area. As a guest at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa you have full access to the Hydrotherapy Pool. You do need to rent a card which costs £5, to get you in and out, but on returning it your get the £5 back.
When you get to the spa area at sign in you are given a towel and then off you go.
The pool itself is set a warmer than normal temperature and features a mix of bubble areas (both sitting and lying) and pummelling water features. On the edge of the pool there is a line of sun loungers allowing you to while away your time and perhaps pop into the steam room as well.
The spa of course also features an area where you can be pampered. I personally went for a wonderful manicure during which I nattered so much to the beauty therapist I forgot to take photos.
As well as doing my manicure she also offered up tips to help make my nails stronger, as at the moment they really are soft, so those are being put into use.
As well as the treatment area, there is the relaxation room, which guests can visit at any point during their stay, grab a cup of tea and rest or do some colouring. I may have fallen in love with the buddha colour changing water feature myself.
Over all we had a fantastic weekend away and I think for me it was the first time in a long time I had gone away and really enjoyed it, rather than looking on it as a break from a place I wasn’t looking forward to going back to.
A stay at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa costs from £225 for a two person lodge for three nights and if you want to extend your stay to anytime they even have the option of buying your own lodge! Oh to have the money to do that, I would snap one up!
What do you think of the sound of Hawkchurch Resort & Spa would you like to spend a weekend there?
*We received a weekend break at Hawkchurch Spa & Resort to help with this post, all opinions however are our own.
Great pics – good to see some great places to stay in the UK…much easier to travel local (ish) when you have kids 🙂
Are you kidding me? Would I like to stay there? No, I wouldn’t. I would LOVE to stay there, with someone I’m totally at ease with. The landscape is relaxing in itself, the rolling hills and the seafront at Lyme Regis. I can picture myself strolling among those hills, and sitting by the sea just watching the waves roll in… and then returning to the cozy cabin!
I think 225 pounds for three nights for two people is very reasonable!
Wow it would be nice to sit at that balcony in the morning and have a cup of coffee 🙂
Gonna visit this place soon, just can’t wait till the day i can stay here 🙂 Thank you for your review 😀
Nice recommendation. Love your video, it takes a full look for me. By the way, the name of Hawkchurch sounds like the name of the bird, hawk, that makes me want to fly to there.
I wish I had chance to stay at Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
The view is so great. I like to go for awesome resort like this
The room is tidy and simple. Internal decoration is not prominent. Path to the ocean is quite far. Accommodation cost is not reasonable… Uhm, not my type
I find the accommodation cost very reasonable – there aren’t may places in the UK you could stay for such a cost, including your own lodge and access to a spa pool, plus the sea is only 5 miles away which is nothing in my eyes, unless you are looking at a hotel you are unlikely to get one nearer the sea and even then it won’t be on the beach itself.
What a nature-friendly space and well-arranged furniture setup! Good choice for a resort and spa. Thank you for sharing.
£225 for a 2 person lodge for three nights??? Really? It is expensive. Compared to some resort and spa places in Asia I have traveled. If you have a chance, try a new taste in Asia, Vietnam, Philippine, Thailand, etc. I bet they never let you down.
I am so into the tiny suitcase. It is so adorable. The room style is just simple, but multifunctional and tidy. This is such a great recommendation.
The Resort is very nice and too great!!!! This is the ideal place to visit and relax!
The Hawkchurch resort and spa sounds incredible!!! The lodge itself looks so nice and welcoming. I love that they gave you that little case to keep, that’s a really nice touch. The customer service sounds amazing too, the fact they remembered your drinks and we’re just on hand to help out any query is wonderful. That’s why people would go back time and time again. The relaxation room is right up my street, i’d certainly love to sit and do some colouring in a peaceful environment.
Wow this is definitely a great home away from home experience! I would definitely stay here if I was in England for a visit!
This looks so pretty I am going to check it out and book it for for our next trip away.
It is wonderful honestly I’m going to take everyone there next time we all go away. x
Wow this looks absolutely lovely! I stayed somewhere similar with my boyfriend last year and we loved it.
This looks amazing – right up my street! The lodge looks beautiful, as does the surrounding area. I’d love to treat myself to a massage if I was there. 😛 And colouring in the relaxation room sounds like heaven!
Ashton x
It was so nice, they had thought of everything, I totally wish I had taken advantage of it more. x
It looks like an awesome resort to go to for some R&R! I love how spacious the rooms are as well. It’s good to know that the staff are very accommodating.
It was amazing I never wanted to leave it was just so peaceful. x
Looks like a nice place for staycation. I want to go there soon
I love that there are so many things to do here. But what I like most is the relaxing atmosphere and the calmness of the beach in front. The rooms scream comfort as well.
Such a beautiful looking spa. I’m due a spa day.
I love posts like this because it gives me new places to place on my travel list. I would love to visit – it looks like the perfect spot for fun, relaxation and great food!
It is amazing honestly, so so nice and I would definitely go back. x
This place looks so gorgeous and calm, I can spend days here just relaxing.
Pooja
It sounds lovely there, we like staying in lodges like this, I’m going to check out their site now!
What a great place to relax. I want to go there
What the most perfect location! We love the Jurassic Coast and have driven past Ash to visit Weymouth and Lyme before. A really beautiful part of the country!
It is so lovely isn’t it – I’ve been to Cornwall before, but never Devon I would love to go again and explore more. x
Oh wow. That view! It looks splendid. I love the little suitcase. It all looks so luxurious. Looks like you had a lovely relaxing time.
It is such a beautiful view isn’t it – I would love to look out on it everyday. x
What a gorgeous place!! Looks like you has a very relaxing time!
It was so relaxing honestly, I said to the other half this is the first time I have felt like we are away and can relax, rather than just enjoy not being at home.x
This looks absolutely incredible! SO relaxing. I love that they give you all the essentials in a suitcase tin!! xxx
wow, the Hawkchurch Resort & Spa looks lovely. I like the rooms and their amenities. I would like to stay their too 🙂
It is absolutely amazing – I love the fact you have your own lodge to go back to and relax in. x
Wow! What a beautiful resort! I’d so go there with my hubby one day. Looks very relaxing.
Wow what a stunningly lovely looking place! The lodges look fabulous, and of course that part of the world is simply beautiful. I can’t believe how reasonably priced a weekend stay is there. I would love to give it a try!
I was amazed at the price, I am sure we will be going back soon enough 🙂 x
The place looks grand! For the food, I’m so picky I’m not sure I’d be happy with it but the rest looks amazing!
The little tin suitcase is EVERYTHING, so cute! I really need to stop surfing before meals, now seeing all that food made me hungry! LOL 🙂
It is amazing isn’t it – I love the little touches they have put in place! x
The Hawkchurch Resort & Spa looks like an amazing experience. I would love to go with my Mom for some pampering and relaxation.
Oh. My. Gosh. This place is so charming! It’s on my list!
Ok, the little suitcase with all your paperwork in it was enough for me. So stinking cute!
Looks like such a lovely place to escape! Love the decking area with that view too. I’ve never been to Lyme Regis but it looks gorgeous from your photos x
This sounds like a fantastic place. I’d love to visit a spa one day, and Lyme Regis is such a fantastic place to visit!
I would love to have seen more of Lyme Regis, it looked like there was some really interesting shops into the main town, however it was so steep I didn’t think I would manage the walk 🙁 x
Wow looks really peaceful and stress free
It sounds like such a wonderful place, I would love to stay here and I adore the little suitcase they hand you everything in. It’s the little touches like that that really make a stay somewhere special xx
It is so cute isn’t it – finishing touches always win me over haha! x
Oh wow this looks gorgeous! I am glad to hear that you both had a fab time and felt suitably pampered!
Oh wow Sarah, it sounds just as incredible as it looks, wow! I love the lodging and the decor is superb, as does the food from those photos x
It was amazing honestly – so so nice and really relaxing, which is totally what I needed. x
That’s such a good price for the 3 nights, looks like such a lovely lodge x
Oh this sounds fab, I love spa days!
Looks really wonderful! The food looks really delicious too, I would love to check it out!
This place looks fantastic! And that food? Yum!
This looks so cozy! Such a great place to stay! Love all those foods too!
The Hawkchurch Resort And Spa looks FABULOUS! The food looks excellent! Sounds like you guys had a great time!
We really did, would love to go back sometime soon, or even check out some of there other resorts. x
Hawkchurch Resort & Spa sounds like a very special place to stay. I love your pictures and see they present in an excellent manner somewhere I would like to be!
It is just the most relaxing place – I just wish I had remembered to take pictures of the food before I tucked in on some occasions 😉 x
This looks like a lovely one! I haven’t been to the spa in ages x
I have been to a day spa, but never a place where you would get a room and stay awhile. Looks so peaceful.
This looks like such a beautiful place! I could really do with a nice relaxing spa break at the moment.
Looks wonderful and not too bad a price for a weekend getaway. The spa sounds great! 😀
There are so many great spa I haven’t heard of. Thanks for sharing this.
This place is awesome. I have been to a day spa, but never a place where you would get a room and stay awhile. Looks so peaceful.
It has been way too long since I was last at a spa! I love the homey feel of this resort, it is definitely some where I would like to vacation.
Forget spending a week there, I want to move right in and enjoy the amenities every day! The resort looks so peaceful and relaxing!
Haha I know right – if I had the money to buy a lodge I totally would! x
I would love to visit this place. It looks beautiful with absolutely stunning views!
This place looks beautiful. I love to travel and one of my favorite things about traveling is having the time to enjoy the spa! ahhhhhhh
Looks like a great place to relax all while enjoying the ocean views.
I would LOVE to spend a weekend there! Looks like an amazing place to go with my husband.
It is so nice, the staff were saying a lot of people just go there and do nothing as it is such a relaxing atmosphere. x
I am in total need of a spa weekend and this looks dreamy. I love all of the accommodations especially that kitchen in our hotel room! Makes such a difference!
ooo this has a homely feel to it and doesn’t feel like you’re away!
It looks lovely! I could definitely use some R & R. A stroll along the beach would be just perfect. The hotel looks perfect.
That looks like a lovely place to stay! I would love to visit that spa and be pampered for a day….or two or three. 😉
Looks s relaxingand inviting
Amazng pace for the perfect hideaway retreat
What a wonderful weekend getaway spot. The room is so spacious, the view is gorgeous and the food looks amazing.
This looks like a relaxing place to spend a weekend! What a great trip!
Lucky lucky you! Spa days and breaks are one of my most favourite things in the world. This one looks gorgeous xx
They are amazing aren’t they – just so nice to get away and relax. x
Its the small things indeed that make all the difference. The tiles on the bed, the shop little suitcase. I am loving the Hawkchurch Resort/spa as it looks and sounds absolutely amazing
It really was so nice – the suitcase had me won over from the start 😉 lol x
Oh my gah! The views! I’m hoping for a nice getaway like this in my area! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much – it is such a beautiful place, we are already planning going back with my parents and the dog! x
Oh so lovely. The spa looks like just the place I’d like to be. Looks like a nice getaway!
It is such a beautiful place to getaway to I was thrilled with our stay 🙂 x
The spa looks great. But the food? OMGosh. That food is making my stomach growl. It looks so good to me right now.
I was so bad I forgot to take pictures a couple of times (you can probably tell) before I took my first bit haha x
I love that this spa is on a beach. That deck area would be my favorite place to be.
This looks fab and I think it is pretty good value too! The pool and spa would be right up my street.
Honestly I was so surprised about the price – I love that it isn’t too much and you get all that spa access! x
Sounds like a lovely escape. I especially like that they have good accessibility as you mention. I’d probably end up spending my time in the hydro therapy pool.
It was such a lovely pool and as it wasn’t that busy while we were there often you would have the whole thing to yourself. x
What a great place to get away and relax! It looks like they treated you wonderfully there!
It was amazing, so so lovely, such kind staff and such a welcoming feeling. x
Hawkchurch Resort looks like a fantastic place! I could use a couple of weeks there to recharge. My life gets SUPER hectic and stressful.
It is such a relaxing place, so nice to just sit back, relax and not do much at all. x
I agree with you. This looks like the perfect place to rest and relax and forget about the stress of your usual life.
I love the little tin suitcase and your lodge looks unreal. Jo x
What a lovely place! This is my ideal dream weekend! A beautiful lodge, lovely food and a relaxing spa what more could you want? Glad you had an amazing time! x
Thank you – i was really lovely, it’s one of those places you just never want to leave. x
Ha, Alli! I was going to comment on the little suitcase too -very cute and a lovely little touch. The lodge looks absolutely lovely, with everything you could need… especially the views. I’d love to visit Devon again, It has been way too long 🙂
It is such a cute little touch isn’t it – I was thrilled when I saw the “take me home” on the label as I was sure you would have to hand it back. x
I love how you received the little tin suitcase when you checked in. That’s such a great idea. Hawkchurch Resort looks like such a fun place to visit. The food looks amazing and your photos are making me hungry.
It was such a lovely touch and there was a rubber duck in the bathroom (think you can see it in the video perhaps), which sat under the TV while we were there haha! x
I would love to stay at the Hawkchurch Resort & Spa. It would be such an amazing weekend to stay in a lodge like you did and so relaxing. This is something we will have to check out for sure. The spa area sounds amazing and something I could surely use. Thanks for sharing your awesome experience.
It is so nice, the area, the staff, how close you are to so many amazing sights – I would loved to have stayed longer and explored more. x