Local Accommodation

The following links are intended to be helpful for anyone coming down to stay, whether just for one of our courses or for a longer break. All of these suggestions are quite close to Higher Holditch Farm.

We have given some guide prices below which are accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, please do check with the hotels and B&Bs we've detailed for any changes to these tariffs or the discounts available to course attendees.

Southwest Trains run services from Waterloo to Axminster.
» www.southwesttrains.co.uk

Local Taxis: call Mat and Charlotte - 01460 - 77445 or 07736 642 738

Summer Lodge Hotel

Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa; Relais and Châteaux; just 20 minutes away. Prices (B&B) from £105 per person sharing; £175.00 single occupancy.

Tel: 01935 48 2000
» www.summerlodgehotel.co.uk

Photo: Summer Lodge Hotel
The Acorn Inn

Next door to the Summer Lodge Hotel (above). Prices from £95 (single) and £135 (double) including breakfast.

Tel: 01935 83228
» www.acorn-inn.co.uk

Photo: Acorn Inn
The Bull Hotel

This is an increasingly popular new boutique hotel in Bridport. Prices (B&B) from £35.00 per person sharing; £63.00 single occupancy.

Tel: 01308 422878
»  www.thebullhotel.co.uk/

Photo: the Bull Hotel
Atrim Cottage (Self Catering)

For those wanting to include a course on a week's break then Atrim cottage is 10 minutes drive away. It can accommodate four-five people and has beautiful views across the Dorset countryside. Prices from £300 per week (winter).

Tel: 01308 423216
» www.atrimcottage.co.uk

Photo: Atrim Cottage
Bridge House Hotel

Just 15 minutes drive away in the small town of Beaminster. Prices (B&B) from £50.00 per person sharing; £75.00 single occupancy. A discount of 20% is available to course participants.

Tel: 01308 862200
» www.bridge-house.co.uk

Photo of Bridge House Hotel
Lord Poulett Arms

Hinton St George TA17 8SE (10 miles). One of our favorite 'proper' local pubs. Prices (B&B) single £58, double £88.

Tel: 01460 73149
» www.lordpoulettarms.com

Lord Poulett
The Gatehouse, Charmouth

Charmouth (6 miles). Catch up on some wildlife habitat restoration at the GREENLOFT Project. Price and availability via the website or phone John on 07789 426477.

»  www.thegreenloftproject.co.uk/

Photo: The Gatehouse, Charmouth
Alexandra Hotel

Lyme Regis DT7 3HZ (6 miles). Set in it's own beautiful gardens overlooking the famous Cobb harbour. Prices (B&B) single £90, doubles from £160.

Tel: 01297 442010
» www.hotelalexandra.co.uk

Alexandra Hotel
Shave Cross Inn

Shave Cross, Marshwood vale DT6 6HW (7 miles). A luxury pub with an interesting history. Prices (B&B) single £90, double from £160.

Tel: 01308 868358
» www.theshavecrossinn.co.uk

Shave Cross Inn
Fulwood House B&B

Winsham TA20 4EE (5 Miles). An excellent local B&B close to the village pub. Prices double £55 - £60, single occupancy £32.50 - £35.00.

Tel: 01460 30163
» www.fulwoodhouse.co.uk

Fulwood House
The Old Inn

Hawkchurch EX13 5XD (3 miles by road, 1.5 mile walk across the fields). Our closest local pub, under excellent new management. Prices (B&B) single room £45, double £65. (online bookings get a daily £5 discount).

Tel: 01297 678309
» www.hawkchurch.com

The Old Inn