Thursday 23 May 2013

Self Catering discount for June and July....................

Discount available on any available weeks in June and July at Courthouse Cottage and Farmhouse.

Courthouse Cottage ( sleeps 7)
  • 14th - 21st of June was £640.00 now £580.00
  • 28th June - 5th July was £770.00 now £700.00
  • 5th -12th of July was £770.00 now £700.00
  • 12th -19th of July was £770.00 now £700.00
Courthouse Farmhouse ( sleeps 4)
  • 10th -17th of June was £390.00 now £350.00
  • 14th - 21st  of June was £390.00 now £350.00
  • 21st - 28th of June was £390.00 now £350.00
  • 19th -26th of July was £475.00 now £445.00
All costs include VAT, hot water, electric and use of the shared games barn with 'hot tub'
Guests may bring there own bed linen and towels or they can be hired.

B&B availablity...........(including half term)

Queen ensuite room
available from May 26th-27th,  May 31st -2nd of June, June 6th-11th, 16th-18th, 20th  onwards
 
Double ensuite 
available from May 31st -  5th of June, 9th onwards
 
Twin ensuite (can be made as King size)
available from May 26th  - 5th  of June, 9th-10th,13th-22nd, 26th onwards

 

Tuesday 14 May 2013

St Candida and Holy Cross Church Flower festival @ Whitchurch Canonicorum


ST CANDIDA AND HOLY CROSS CHURCH
WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM 
FLOWER FESTVIAL 'PAST TIMES'
 FRIDAY 7TH, SATURDAY 8TH AND SUNDAY 9TH OF JUNE
10AM - 6PM DAILY (5.30PM SUNDAY)
REFRESHMENTS AND LIGHT LUNCHES  


OPEN GARDENS

SATURDAY 8TH + SUNDAY 9TH OF JUNE
(DETAILS IN THE CHURCH)
 
 SONGS OF PRAISE
ON SUNDAY 9TH OF JUNE @ 6PM IN THE CHURCH

Latest B&B Availablity

Queen ensuite room
available from 15th-18th, 19th-24th, 26th-27th of May,  31st -2nd of June.
 
Double ensuite 
available from  15th-18th, 19th-24th, 26th-27th and 31st of May to 5th of June
 
Twin ensuite (can be made as King size)
available from 17th-18th, 19th-24th, 26th of May- 5th  of June.


COSTS (to include full english breakfast and variations)

Single person @ £40 per night
2 persons for 2 nights or more  @ £36 per adult per night
2 persons for 7 nights @ £36.00 per adult per night minus 10% discount.
Single night (if available 7-10 days  before arrival @ £40 per person.

Tuesday 7 May 2013

Whats on in June......


Netherbury Gardens Open 8th & 9th of June -  50th Anniversary at least 16 gardens to see with light lunches available in the hall and several tea venues including Parnham Farm!

St Candida and Holy Cross Church, Whitchurch Canonicorum

  • Flower festival at from 7th-9th of June.
  • Xchange cafe - Church of St. Candida & Holy Cross - June 2
  • Whitchurch Purcellians have a couple of recitals in the church that month, namely:
    Sat June 8 - Kan Tomita Piano Trio . £8, children and students free. 7pm start.
    June 22 - Young Musicians from Purcell School of Music. £10, to include drinks and canapes. 6.30 for 7.
Motor Bikers weekend, incl BBQ and live bands - Five Bells, Whitchurch Canonicorum  21st - 22nd

Axe Vale Festival @ Axminster 22nd & 23rd

Abbotsbury Swannery - swans hatching end of May till end of June

37th Annual West Dorset Vintage Rally held on weekend 08 - 09 June 2013. Saturday 10am bygones auction, and with vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls, bar & refreshments. Held at the Melplash Show site at West Bay.

Bridport Food Festival from 9th - 16th June 2013 with a packed programme of foodie fun.

Hugh Cornwell (ex- lead singer and songwriter, The Stranglers). Electric Palace June 13.

Beaminster Festival starts on 30th June  http://www.beamfest.org.uk/


 HIGHWAY FARM, BRIDPORT

  • Sat 22nd June Felt-making. Wall Hanging “Come into my garden Excellent local tutor, Dennie Rose. £38, plus £7.50 for materials.]
  • Sat 29th June Creative textiles. Intro to Indigo dyeing. Annabel Wilson is an expert guide to the art of shibori and all things creative. £45 mat.incl. www.highwayfarm.co.uk  01308 424321
Highway Farm Father's Day Charity Breakfast Brunch

Funds to Prostate Cancer and Cancer Research UK

at The Symondsbury Cricket Pavillion, DT6 6HD

Colmers Walks, guided starting 10am, 11am & 12.

50p per person

Sunday 16th June 11am-2pm

Treat your Dad or the man in your life to a Big Brunch.This one's for the men!

Supported by Highway Farm and Countryside & Coastal B&B Group

Friday 3 May 2013

Some May events

Friday 3rd-Sunday 5th: Fossil Festival, Lyme Regis Seafront. In the heart of the Jurassic Coast explore many different kinds of fossils, with lots of different things to see & do including Stonebalancing, Street Theatre, Talks, and a Travelling Cinema. www.fossilfestival.co.uk
Friday 3rd-Wednesday 8th: Sherborne Abbey Music Festival. A packed musical programme that is guaranteed to thrill and excite.
Saturday 4th –Sunday 5th: Power Boat Racing, West Bay Coast. Offshore Circuit Racing, “To the world of offshore powerboat racing what saloon car racing is to motorsport”.
 www.westbay.co.uk/events/powerboat-racing
Sunday 5th: British Water Ski Racing, Lyme Regis, GB National Round.
Sunday 5th: Dorset Knob Throwing & Frome Valley Food Festival. A unique & quirky Dorset tradition, this competition is open to the public and entry is on a turn up and participate basis, make a day ofit with many foodie stalls to visit

Saturday 25th: May Day Fair, Millennium Green, Bridport, Midday-4pm. Maypole Dancers, crowning of the May Queen, country dancing & lots more.
Sunday 26th: Champion Dog Show, Melplash Grounds, Bridport, Midday-onwards
Sunday 26th-Thursday 30th: Tankfest Bovington, Cattistock Tank Museum
Monday 27th: Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Dragon Boat Racing, Food hall, Dog Show, Activities Friday 31st-Sunday 2nd June: Lyme Regis Jazz Blues & Beer Festival. Enjoy a weekend of great music, tasty beer, terrific food & gorgeous scenery in Lyme Regis. www.lymeregisjazzfestival.co.uk
Mid May to end of June: Baby Swans Hatching, Abbotsbury Swannery
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Check out the links below to West Dorset Whats on guide for May
 

New Pics..........

 


Check out our new photos of  The Stable and The Hayloft . They were taken yesterday while we had some gorgeous spring weather.