facebook
Twitter
Blogger
You Tube
Local Accommodation

We have our own luxury on-site camping facilities available so you can't really get more local accommodation than that! Our 'Crafty Camping' means you can experience the pleasure of staying in the woods in a tipi, yurt or one of our bell tents. Camping includes use of our woodland kitchen, our pizza oven and our legendary woven willow hot shower! It's certainly not 'roughing it'. For more details, click here.

However, if camping doesn't appeal, the following are some recommendations that past guests have made to us. If you find any other gems please do let us know. The list starts with the nearest and ends with the furthest from Higher Holditch Farm.

Please note that due to the narrow local lanes it can take longer than expected to get from A to B. For example, approximate travel times are as follows - Lyme Regis: 15 mins; Beaminster: 20 mins; and Bridport: 30 mins.

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 (07736 642 738) or Paynes Premier Travel (01297 35895).

Chapel Thatch B&B

Holditch TA20 4NL (in the village - 5 min walk). Set within 10 acres of grounds with lawns, bog garden, orchard, 15th Century chapel (remains) and lake. Prices (B&B) from £31/33 pppn.

Tel: 01297 678 288

Chapel Thatch
The George Inn

A beautiful 15th Century inn, good selection of beers as well as a friendly resident ghost named Copeland. Cottage style rooms in a barn conversion in the courtyard behind the pub. Prices (B&anp;B) single £60, twin/double £70.

Tel: 01460 220241.
» www.george-inn.com

The George Inn
The Old Inn

Hawkchurch EX13 5XD (3 miles by road, 1.5 mile walk across the fields). A local pub, under new management. Prices (B&B) single room £45, double £65.

Tel: 01297 678309
» www.hawkchurch.com

The Old Inn
Payne's Down Cottage B&B

Marshwood DT6 5QG (3.5 miles). Home to the Marshwood Vale alpacas since 1998 with great view and walks to Pilsden Pen (Dorset's highest hill). Prices from £28 pppn.

Tel: 01297 678181
» www.marshwood-alpacas.co.uk/

Paynes Down
Fairwater Head Hotel

Hawkchurch EX13 5TX (3.5 miles). A country house hotel in a great setting. Prices (seasonal) from £95 per room (B&B).

Tel: 01297 678349
» www.fairwaterheadhotel.co.uk

Fairwater Head
Harmshay Farmhouse B&B

Marshwood DT6 5QJ (4 miles) 16th Century farmhouse, meticulously restored with fantastic views over the Marshwood Vale and within walking distance of the Bottle Inn - famous for its nettle eating world championships. Prices (B&B) from £50 for a double room.

Tel: 01297 678562 » www.harmshayfarm.co.uk

Harmshay
Bere Farm Cottages

Winsham TA20 4JQ (4.7 miles) Self catering holiday cottages in the original farm buildings forming a courtyard with the owners elegant Georgian Farmhouse. Starting at £173 for short breaks.

Tel: 01460 30207 » www.berefarm.com

Bere Farm
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
Marshwood Manor Holiday Cottages

Situated in the grounds of this beautiful mini estate these 3,4,8 and 10 bed cottages make an ideal base for a short break and can accommodate up to 37 for larger group bookings. Prices vary according to season, length of stay and preferred accommodation. They also offer B&B from £35 single, £60 double.

Tel: 01308 868825
» www.marshwoodmanor.co.uk

Marshwood Manor
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
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
Becklands Organic Farm B&B

Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RG (7 miles). A working organic farm with wonderful views and recycled rainwater hot water. Prices (including full English from the farm) £70 per room one night, £60 per night for two or more nights.

Tel: 01297 560298 » www.becklandsorganicfarm.co.uk

Becklands Organic Farm
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
Wambrook Farm B&B

Chard TA20 3DF (8 Miles). A listed working organic farm in the Blackdown Hills, 2 miles from Chard. Village pub 1 mile away. Prices (B&B): Double from £60 per night, single from £35 per night.

Tel: 01460 62371 » www.wambrookfarm.co.uk

Wambrook Farm
Puckhams

Stoke Abbott DT8 3JW (8.8 miles) A beautiful self catering luxurious spacious country house for up to 12 people. the village has a popular pub and 12 Century church and is close to the popular town of Beaminster. Prices - seasonal.

» www.puckhams.com

Puckhams
Kate's Farm B&B

Musbury EX13 8ST (9 miles). Grade 2 listed farmouse set in 95 acres, breakfast (with eggs from Kate's chickens) in the guest lounge with huge inglenook fireplace and real log fires. Prices (B&B) from £30 pppn.

Tel: 01297 552861
» tiscali.co.uk/katesfarm/

Kates Farm
Pyle House B&B

Whitestaunton TA20 3DZ (9 miles) luxury accommodation set in landscaped gardens with lovely valley views. £70 per room, £45 single occupancy

Tel: 01460 230268
» www.pylehouse.co.uk

Pyle House
Colmer's View

Marshwood Vale, near Bridport (9.3 miles). Self catering house or annex and B&B Set in the Marshwood vale looking directly at Colmers hill, wildflower meadow, firepit and enourmous views. B&B from £85/nt (2 nights min.) Self catering annexe, sleeps 2/3 - £125/nt (2 nights min.).

Tel: 01308 485 787
» www.escapetodorset.co.uk

Colmer's View
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 Abbots House Hotel

Charmouth DT6 6QF (10 miles). Contemporary ambience in an authentic 16th century guest house. Prices (B&B) £160 double/twin one night, £280 two nights.

Tel: 01297 560339
» www.abbotshouse.co.uk

The Abbots House Hotel
The White House Hotel

Charmouth DT6 6PJ (10 miles). Six bedroom Regency Hotel run by Chef Ian and Elizabeth Simpson - award winning restaurant serving local and seasonal produce. Prices (B&B) from £80 per room.

Tel: 01297 560 411
» www.whitehousehotel.com

The White House Hotel
Bridge House Hotel

Beaminster DT8 3AY (10 miles). A favorite with our guests and offering a 20% discount to course participants, located in the small town of Beaminster. Prices (B&B) from £50 per person sharing, £75 single occupancy.

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

Photo of Bridge House Hotel
Ebenezer B&B

Beaminster DT8 3SB (10.5 miles) Set in a stunning location with far reaching views to the sea and sunset and looking down over Beaminster. Run by good friends of Guy's but would still come highly recommended regardless! from £30 pp.

Tel: 01308 862093
» www.ebenezerbedandbreakfast.co.uk

Ebenezer
Wisteria Cottage B&B

Morcombelake DT6 6ED (13 Miles). A delightful B&B set in tranquil rolling countrside with stunning views. Prices (B&B) double 60-70, single £40-£50 depending on length of stay.

Tel: 01297 489019
» www.dorsetcottage.org.uk

Photo of Wisteria Cottage
Candida House B&B

Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RQ (13 Miles). A Beautiful old Georgian rectory nestling in the heart of the Marshwood Vale. Prices (B&B) from £70 double & £40 single.

Tel: 01297 489629
» www.candida-house.co.uk

Photo of Candida House
Hooke Farm B&B

Hooke DT8 3NZ (14 miles ) Luxury, laid back and family run B&B. Great local and organic food served at breakfast and dinner (by arrangement). Kickback in front of the big log fire surrounded by family portraits and contemporary art. Prices inc breakfast: £75 per room £60 single occupancy. Family room £100. Dogs welcome. Dinner £27 per head inc half-bottle of wine.

Tel: 01308 861 148
» www.hookefarm.com

Photo of Hooke Farm
The Bull Hotel

Bridport DT6 3LF (16 miles) 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
The Gable B&B

(And self catering lodge/cottage). Bridport DT6 5BH (16 miles). Historic 4 star B&B within walking distance of the centre of Bridport. In the grounds 'the Lodge' is available for self catering breaks. Prices (B&B) £65-85 per room based on two people sharing. A 10% discount is available for those attending one of our courses and staying 3 or more nights.

Tel: 01308 459963
» www.thegablesbridport.co.uk/

The Gable
Orchard Barn B&B

Bradpole Nr Bridport DT6 4AR (18 miles). Tucked away on the edge of Bridport, Margaret and Nigel Corbett's delightful B&B offers care and charm plus a cosy log fire in the guest's own wing of their house - great breakfasts. Prices: Double from £125, single occupancy from £80.

Tel: 01308 455655
» www.lodgeatorchardbarn.co.uk

Orchard Barn
Norburton Hall B&B & luxury self-catering cottages

A beautiful Arts and Crafts Country House surrounded by 6 acres of peaceful grounds with 5 star gold award accommodation. Local organic seasonal food and eggs from own chickens. Prices from £50 based on two people sharing, Cottages from £245. Five min walk to local pub and 20 mins to the beach and Hive Cafe.

Tel: 01308 897007
» www.norburtonhall.com

Norburton Hall
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
Winslow Retreat B&B

Martock TA12 6JP (21 miles) Winslow Retreat is a luxury Bed and Breakfast located on the edge of the historic Market Village of Martock within minutes of the A303 and in a central location to enjoy all the sites of South Somerset, Dorset and the Jurassic coast. From £60 per night.

Tel: 01935 826147
» www.winslowretreat.com

Photo: Winslow Retreat