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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.
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Local Taxis: call Mat (07736 642 738) or Paynes Premier Travel (01297 35895).
Chapel Thatch B&BHolditch 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. |
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The George InnA 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.
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The Old InnHawkchurch 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.
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Payne's Down Cottage B&BMarshwood 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.
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Fairwater Head HotelHawkchurch EX13 5TX (3.5 miles). A country house hotel in a great setting. Prices (seasonal) from £95 per room (B&B).
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Harmshay Farmhouse B&BMarshwood 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.
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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.
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Fulwood House B&BWinsham TA20 4EE (5 Miles). An excellent local B&B close to the village pub. Prices double £55 - £60, single occupancy £32.50 - £35.00.
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Marshwood Manor Holiday CottagesSituated 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.
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Alexandra HotelLyme 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.
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The Gatehouse, CharmouthCharmouth (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. |
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Becklands Organic Farm B&BWhitchurch 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.
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Shave Cross InnShave Cross, Marshwood vale DT6 6HW (7 miles). A luxury pub with an interesting history. Prices (B&B) single £90, double from £160.
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Wambrook Farm B&BChard 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.
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PuckhamsStoke 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.
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Kate's Farm B&BMusbury 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.
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Pyle House B&BWhitestaunton TA20 3DZ (9 miles) luxury accommodation set in landscaped gardens with lovely valley views.
£70 per room, £45 single occupancy
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Colmer's ViewMarshwood 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.).
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Lord Poulett ArmsHinton St George TA17 8SE (10 miles). One of our favorite 'proper' local pubs. Prices (B&B) single £58, double £88.
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The Abbots House HotelCharmouth DT6 6QF (10 miles). Contemporary ambience in an authentic 16th century guest house. Prices (B&B) £160 double/twin one night, £280 two nights.
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The White House HotelCharmouth 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.
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Bridge House HotelBeaminster 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.
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Ebenezer B&BBeaminster 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.
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Wisteria Cottage B&BMorcombelake 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.
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Candida House B&BWhitchurch 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.
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Hooke Farm B&BHooke 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.
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The Bull HotelBridport 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. |
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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. |
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Orchard Barn B&BBradpole 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. |
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Norburton Hall B&B & luxury self-catering cottagesA 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. |
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Summer Lodge HotelCountry House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa; Relais and Châteaux; just 20 minutes away. Prices (B&B) from £105 per person sharing; £175.00 single occupancy. |
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Winslow Retreat B&BMartock 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. |
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