The Hawkley Inn

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Kevin

Always a fantastic stay at the Hawkley Inn.
This time the food was particularly outstanding… decent portions and top quality.
Staff friendly and helpful as always and the room 4 was perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Jean-Noel

Hawkley Inn is a lovely place for a quiet peaceful stay. It is situated along a small road leading to the village. The drive to Hawkley Inn is through woods.
We had a comfortable room with a separate living overlooking a field. The bathroom was clean and so was the rest of the bedroom and living room.
We had dinner at the Hawkley Inn. The food was very nice, freshly cooked. The beer was local. The service was efficient.
The staff is friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Stephen

The staff are brilliant and could not have been more helpful, the hotel offers all we needed. The room however looked as though it had not been cleaned properly and the tea and coffee facilities were not replaced each day, overall a good stay but could do with a few improvements

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Scott

For my particular stay, it was in support of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This Inn is quite the distance from Goodwood (about 45 mins). but perhaps that’s one of the reasons why they offered reasonable rates.

For that reasonable rate, you get to stay at surely one of the more charming inns around. Lya & her team clearly have a great bond and went out of their way to make me feel welcome.

A charming little place that also it must be said, offers incredibly delicious food. It’s worth the trip just for the kitchen alone!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Julie

A lovely little pub ideally situated for walkers, cyclists and horse riders but breakfast is not served until 9am although it is advertised in the room as 8 to 10am. As like us most people holidaying for this reason want to be up early and out. We had a room for three adults but the hospitality tray was set for two people and as the room was not cleaned or beds made during our stay we only had one t bag left for the second morning.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Martin

Very nice local pub in very quite area

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Ann

Internet was good and staff very pleasant. They made me porridge & asked how I'd like it made & gave me gluten free bread toasted as requested. I was in a room directly over the bar area so was a bit noisy but was all quiet by 11pm so was able to get a good sleep. Lovely room!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Lina

Clean and comfortable rooms, with amaizing views. Very delicious food!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2025

Tim

Overall the room was tired, particularly the sink and shower enclosure. And there were items from previous guests under the bedside table suggesting that the cleaning regime is in need of improving.
We were double charged for the room which was a hassle to rectify. This diminished our experience rather. However, the evening meal was very good and staff friendly and attentive.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Isobel

Locked out!

I spoke with the very lovely manager about this and promised to leave this feedback. I stayed here for a wedding and the person who showed me to my room did not make it clear that the door to get in when I returned was actually not at all clear- it was behind beer barrels near the kitchen and on the other side of the building to the entrance. When I got back there was nobody on the most premises and I couldn’t get in. I ended up sleeping in a random room the key worked on and luckily was vacant. The chef let me in at 7am. It really does need to be pointed out specifically!! I didn’t want to be horrible and leave one star, despite the fact it was a pretty terrible night for me- I was freezing. The manager was mortified and said she would have given me a refund if I hadn’t paid in advance. Just hope this does not happen to anyone else. The hotel was very nice and clean otherwise- had I slept in the room I booked I am sure it would have been comfortable. Another note- I was told breakfast was served between 8-9am only. That seems quite mad? Usually it would be a window like 7-10:30? One hour is a really small window and that’s quite early if you’ve been out to a wedding, for example.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Charles

Good efficient service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Lee

Bed was very comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Faraz

Didn’t even get to check in. Showed up late and had no cell service to update the team. No one was at location such as a receptionist to open door or anything along those lines. When asked for refund they said it cel

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

anthony

Excellent Find in South Downs

What a find. an excellent place to stay with excellent friendly staff and a wonderful evening meal. The breakfast which was included was a plate and a half!!!!!
Will stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Robert

Excellent accommodation and staff great choice of real ales the food was very good we had a lovely evening meal and breakfast would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2025

Max

Staff delightful, as ever. Characterful pleasing place. Much improved rooms. Food excellent.
Room not tidied up overnight or bed made up, should’ve been. Breakfast should be available before 9am.
Won’t stop me coming again however!

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Lesley

On arrival, we were put in the wrong room despite booking a particular room in the main building of the property. When I challenged this, I was told that the chef was staying in that room and could not be moved. When we asked for a table for food, we were told we would have to sit outside as apparently the tables were fully booked. It turned out they were not full at all. The manager was rather rude. We were moved to a suitable room the following morning after speaking to the owner. In the remaining three days our room was not cleaned appropriately and towels were not changed or bed made! This was the sixth time we have stayed, four times under the previous ownership where we had a great experience. On the two occasions we have stayed under the current ownership, the service and cleanliness has deteriorated significantly. The food menu is very limited and expensive for what you get. We really enjoyed staying here in the past and it's such a shame we won't be staying again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

C

Lovely quiet location!

Great steak - it was steak night and trench a lovely venison pie later in the week. Lovely ale and best pillows!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Cosy country inn

The Inn is a very welcoming and friendly place, with helpful and friendly staff. The room was very spacious and clean with a huge comfortable bed. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was amazing. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend staying at this small and cosy countryside pub.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Maria

The room was clean. The staff friendly and helpful with my stay and advised me on ordering taxis in advance,

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

elizabeth

Delightful

Staff very welcoming. Very well presented room and spotless bathroom.
It would be ultra picky to notice a cobweb in the dining room as tthe stay was good all round. Special mention to Lucy at the bar who was cheerful and helpful with food and drink choices

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Adam

Friendly service. Great breakfast with lots of choice. Veg and Vegan options on dinner menu. Good base for walking. Clean room. Very peaceful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Susan

Excellent hosts and everything about the stay superb.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Michael

Exceptional Country Inn

Lovely Country Inn. Cosy and welcoming.
Restaurant is excellent
Would highly recommend and stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2023

Michael

Dinner with friends

Very friendly welcome. Bedroom and bed were very comfortable although bedside light did not work. Bathroom toiletries did not include shower gel!
Food as usual was superb and I had a great meal with friends

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Lesley

Staff very welcoming and the breakfast was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Michael

Great place with great people, Pretty great beers, as well. The furthest East I've found Palmers IPA, to my delight.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Lee

Fabulous break

We have visited the Hawkley on several occasions over the years and have never been disappointed. Very friendly staff. Amazing delicious food!! Lovely walks. 10 out of 10

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2022

Chris

Nice place to stay,
food excellent, room could do with a refresh.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2022

William

Beautiful location. Lovely country pub.
Friendly staff.
Lovely room. Plenty of room. Liked the attention to detail.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

James

Friendly staff,and very accomodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2022

Thomas

Lovely stay in village b&b

Great stay in a lovely room and a delicious meal and breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2022

Glyn

Best place I've stayed

Good location lovely location.
Food and service amazing.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Josh

Lovely staff, beautiful room and reasonably priced.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2022

Verified traveler

Lovely pub, just a shame the owner has left it to be run by his elderly parent's who are trying to make it work, in our room we had a broken toilet seat and a wardrobe full of the the owners mother and feathers clothes, wasn’t the best Experience, can’t fault the food tho. Open when is it open

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2022

Jacqueline

Great walking area and resting spot

Lovely stay in a nice out of the way spot with some excellent walking in the area. Super garden to enjoy an outdoor meal if you were just stopping for a short term lunch lets say. Extremely well catered for throughout our stay. Very good evening meal and though we did not partake of the great looking pies and sausage rolls for sale in the bar at lunchtime, it was a loss to us I think. Our only reservation was that we did not stay in the room which we had booked but other than that I would recommend a break at this little spot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2022

Simon

Cosy and quaint, with great food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2022

jacqueline

Very comfortable and peaceful stay.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2021

Steven

Lovely stay

Great stay, very helpful and friendly staff. Lovely location and lovely room. Room could definitely do with a lick of paint on one wall and a new bedframe and the chef could probably do with a helper for breakfasts. But hope to stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2021

Mark

Marvellous! The true meaning of Inn!

Well worth a visit, whether just drinking, dining or staying, or indeed all three as we did. Beautiful location, great service, great accommodation, and wonderful food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2020

Colin

Great stay

Very homely with friendly, helpful staff. Relaxing location. Excellent food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2020

Euis

Lovely to stay snd good walk in that area . Defo back again .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2020

John

We had a lovely night at the Hawkley Inn. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is better and more interesting than the menu may suggest (ie it is great rather than just very good).

Hawkley is a nice area and we had a lovely walk directly from the Inn.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

I am unable to rate the property as it was closed due to lockdown. However they have not responded to my requests for a refund of deposits. Can you help?

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2020

Kevin

We’re regulars here now but will miss it during the boris ban

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The Staff were incredibly friendly - the pub has a great atmosphere

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

friendly & helpful family owners & staff with excellent breakfast & restaurant/bar meals with real ales galore

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Real ales & great food Friendly staff & locals Roaring fire at this time of year

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2019

Michael

Great spot very good breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

Will

The countryside isn't all bad

The food was terrific. English breakfast fans will love it, and the evening menu is superb. When in Rome, eat game. Rabbit and pheasant feature , and venison bits and bobs if you count that as game.

The staff were great, attentive, polite, busy in a good way.

The locals are nice enough - there is no minute's silence when strangers approach, so it's nothing like rural pubs in Yorkshire.

The beer is splendid. I tried several just to make sure. The wine list is also good, although I tend towards lower ABV wines these days and there's no reds below 13%.

The countryside is lovely and I plan to visit again in the summer, perhaps to while away a day at the cricket club, which has one of the best views outside of any cricket ground in Lancashire.

The landlord and landlady are a terrific team running a very nice boozer / B&B. I understand it's up for sale. The next people will need to be very sharp to be half as good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Such a lovely village Inn to stay in. Lovely room and whilst we were not able to try out the restaurant, the breakfast and choices were excellent.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Family room could not be faulted; comfortable, spacious enough, clean and good strong shower. Service was excellent and breakfast very good quality.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely pub and room - great beer, good food and a nice bedroom (we had the disabled access room). Totally recommend and will come again.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2019

Aubrey

We loved the rooms and that they looked over a beautiful field. The breakfast was amazing and the staff were lovely

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Cat

Had a lovely stay in the goodwood room, helpful staff and delicious breakfast

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

You'd think you were in a 5-star hotel, not a pub. Everything first-class, the only minor inconvenience being no parking facility - on-road only.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

stephen

happy

very nice pub, friendly and helpful, would always recommend

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2019

Jayne

A little piece of heaven

A little piece of heaven, everything was perfect from the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, the vibe was great with the garden buzzing with people having fun at 4.30 in the afternoon. The food was of a far higher calibre than expected and we were so glad we had booked as their fame has clearly spread in this regard. We stayed in the Cowdray room, which was just perfect with a really comfy bed and nice sunny double aspect and very luxuriously furnished with appreciated little touches such as the chocolates on the bed, something you only normally get in top hotels., The quality of the food continued into breakfast which was just as good as the breakfast my husband cooks me at home - a very rare thing !! Excellent value for money and a truly lovely stay. I thoroughly recommend and we hope to visit again soon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

I loved the location in a beautiful part of rural england but within easy reach of Goodwood for the festival of speed.
The food was amazing and a good choice was available for breakfast. The rooms were comfortable with everything we needed and I had a great sleep in the lovely bed waking up to bird song.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

Great stay lovely place and service only one observation . The 5pm check in time is way way to late for any establishment

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great food

Food was great we enjoyed our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely surroundings, nice walks. Great food, friendly staff, nice rooms

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Gavin

Awesome!

What a great place, food is amazing, staff are awesome and they have a nice selection of beers too. I stay here often and will continue to do so.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Location and food are great
Service is great
Restaurant is busy

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

Louise

Lovely quirky local pub, great food, great room, beautiful location. Will return!

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2018

Neil

Very friendly, imaginative food, comfortable room. Quite noisy at night, with the rooms over the bar area, but no more than you'd expect. Good breakfast. Would happily stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

We stayed for 5 nights and were very well looked after. The food here is excellent and the team made us very welcome. Highly recommend The Hawkley Inn for great food in a beautiful area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2018

Robin

Charming English village stay

Extremely comfortable accommodation with excellent food in the restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Sam

Perfect country getaway

I booked the Hawkley Inn for a weekend stay as we were going to a wedding nearby.

Our room was gorgeous, bed was very comfy and the bathroom was extremely clean. The towels had been arranged into the shape of a swan- just little extra details that made us feel special.

It was really busy when we arrived so there wasn’t any parking outside the pub but we parked further down the village without a problem.

We ate dinner there on the first night, lots of choice and our food was delicious. Breakfast is fab too - so much choice and nothing is ever too much trouble for them.

All in all it’s just a perfect place for a weekend in the countryside.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel in lovely village

Went to visit our son, in nearby town used the inn to stay the night.
Loved the place from the moment we walked in.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2018

armstrong

Brilliant!!

Fantastic place with brilliant rooms and good food. Went out of their was to accomodate our early start to get to goodwood. Food was fab and staff organised and friendly. Thank you !

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect stay at the midpoint of the Hangers Way.

Nice room - with bath - good for walkers. Great food, lovely staff and fab breakfast, all in a \"proper pub.\"

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2018

Jon

Absolutely LOVED it! Food and Beer AMAZING!

My wife and I stayed at the Hawkley Inn on Saturday the 14th July 2018, after spending a day at the nearby Chamneys Forest Mere Spa.

We loved everything about our stay here, from the food, to the room, the location, and the extremely friendly and helpful staff and owners.............not to mention great value for money!

We have stayed at many pubs / Inns over the years, and I've got to say, The Hawkley Inn is amongst, if not THE best we have stayed at.

They have a fine and vast selection of local Ales, beers, Gins, Wines, etc, and the food is unbelievable!!! it really is!

The locals were all very friendly too.

The only thing I would fault about our whole trip, is that we didn't spend more time at the Hawkley Inn. We only booked one night, but in hindsight we would have booked 2 or 3. But I'm sure we will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2018

Paul

Wonderful in every way. Food superb! Room was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2018

Derek

Birthday Stay

Comfortable, good atmosphere and excellent food

Partner