Organic farmstay accommodation in Somerset

Working organic farm set in the rolling foothills of the Quantocks in Somerset.

This is a fascinating 15th century farmhouse offering comfortable B&B rooms, well equipped self-catering accommodation, and a very peaceful camping & tipi field. There are wonderful views and self-directed farm walks leading to natural, spring-fed ponds, through the forestry and to our own stone circle. Activities on the farm and nearby can include walking, cycling, fishing, falconry (1:1 private tuition can be arranged), Wwoofing (Willing Workers on Organic Farms), and a Farm School.

We also run courses in bread making, falconry and organic farming, and run art weekends. Please contact us for more details.

Self catering:
The Apple Loft (sleeps 3-4): The loft is located on the first floor reached via its own external wooden staircase. It comprises of a large family bedroom with king-size bed & one single bed, en-suite shower room and galleried landing, overlooking the downstairs sitting room with TV & DVD player, dining area, well equipped kitchenette with oven & hob, microwave, toaster & kettle, fridge with ice box & washing machine to the side. There is a large sofa and a day bed, which can be used as a sofa during the day and an additional single bed at night-time. There is the facility for this to be turned into bunk beds for additional sleeping accommodation. All linen, towelling, dish clothes & tea towels provided and all 100% cotton. There is also outdoor seating & barbeque.

The Cider House (sleeps 4): The house is on the ground floor and the front entrance opens into a large living room with dining area, tiled stone floor and rugs, wood-burner, sofas & chairs, TV & DVD player. The well-equipped kitchen is to one side with oven & hob, microwave, toaster & kettle, washing machine, fridge with icebox. There are two doors off the other side of the living room. One leads to the Arabian Knights Room (2 wall mounted bunk-beds) with en-suite shower room, the other to the romantic master bedroom with snuggly king size canopied bed, picture window and en-suite bathroom with shower.

The Seed Granary (sleeps 4): This unique building was originally a corn store, built in the 1600's and stood on mushroom staddle stones to prevent the vermin eating the corn. The building has received extensive renovation since those days! There are two beds in the roof area and bunk beds downstairs. A cosy living area with comfy sofas, wood burning stove, TV and DVD player and kitchenette to the side. The bathroom is off the side. There is an outdoor bar-b-q with seating area and canopy.

B&B: The farmhouse provides 3 very comfortable B&B rooms.

The Blue Room: This room has a comfortable king size draped bed and far reaching views across the countryside, an elegant reminder of days gone by with a few modern touches of real comfort. There is a sofa to relax on, armchairs, open fire, bedside tables, tea & coffee making facilities and a TV with DVD player. This is a family sized room and will accommodate an additional single bed if required.

The Cream Room: This is a pretty Twin Bedded room with tea & coffee making facilities, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a TV with DVD player.

The Panelled Room: This is fine room exuding the history of the house. Situated in the East wing of the farmhouse with Jacobean oak panelling lining the walls. The four-poster bed has a view through ancient windows fitted with individually leaded lights looking our over acres of organic wheat fields. En-suite bathroom with shower.

Camping: We have a level area at the top of the farm garden that is very suitable caravans & tents. There are fantastic views across the countryside & many fine farm walks. There is a standpipe in the corner with fresh mains drinking water. We have a solar shower invention, which stays warm just long enough for a (very) quick shower (eco friendly soap only please). There is a loo & hot shower around the back of the farmhouse, which is about 2 minutes walk. We also have toilet tents that you can hire if you require them. There is no electrical hook-up. This is a small site with only 5 pitches. There is a small restaurant with a simple menu of locally produced & organic food. We will cater for guests with special dietary requirements with a little notice. Packed lunches available with notice.

There are laundry facilities available for guests use. At this time we do not have a license to sell alcohol. For special occasions such as weddings & parties, we apply for a Temporary Event Notice but at other times you are welcome to bring your own tipple to enjoy responsibly. We do not charge a corkage fee.

Family friendly: There is a large farmhouse garden with sets of boules & croquet, badminton net & a football for the field. There are ducks & geese; we have pet chickens, cats & dogs and 2 pet goats. There are many wonderful farm walks for all tastes & spring-fed lake.

Dog friendly: We welcome pets, please contact us for details. In 2005 we built the Stone Circle for Fran & Rachel's Druid hand-fasting ceremony. Built from ancient staddle stones, the circle lies on the edge of a wood upon a hilltop with breathtaking views across Somerset & Bridgwater Bay, with Glastonbury Tor lying to the East and the distant, snow-topped Welsh mountains to the north.

A hand-fasting is an ancient celebration of a sacred union between two people. The ceremony is not as formal as a Christian service and includes thanks to all the gods & goddesses of the seasons, the harvest, of fertility and of life itself. You can write your own words exactly as you choose, use bubbles, feathers, leaves & flames or other representatives of the elements and include as many friends & family as you wish. Most of all a hand-fasting is about celebration!

It is a really enjoyable & sociable experience that will stay in people's mind for years to come. We will provide all your guests with transport to and from the stone circle and each of them will have our own natural confetti (made from organic rose, cornflower & marigold petals) to celebrate the ceremony. Your own friends & family members can perform the actual service or you can employ the services or a more experienced handfaster - we have a Druid priestess who can help if required.

In the farmhouse we can cater for 45 seated in the dining hall, up to 70 if we include the drawing room and up to 100 in the marquee. We source our food locally & organic where possible. Most of the salad, vegetables & soft fruit come from our own 2.5 acre kitchen garden. Fully organic catering is available if required.

Please note: Under English law a handfasting is not a legally recognised marriage as it is not yet legal to be married under the open sky. By air: The nearest airports are Bristol and Exeter.
By rail: The nearest train station is Bridgwater.
By road: We are just 10 mins from M5 junction 24.