3 of our favourite things to do in Abbotsbury

There’s nowhere quite like Abbotsbury.  We may have lived in this area for over 30 years, but we never tire of this lovely village.  There is so much to do in Abbotsbury,  It is full of quaint oldie worldie charm whilst having some very unique and special attractions that are wonderful to go back to […]

Walk or Ride from the farm

Highlights: Other than crossing 3 roads all bridlepaths and fields Suitable for horses Duration: 1 hour Start from the farm Easy walk but boots needed in winter From the farm turn right onto the road Turn right up a bridleway just past Pear Tree Farm The Bridleway is short and straight passing through a hazel […]

Visiting Historical Beaminster

We love our little corner of West Dorset, it’s buzzing with life, has a rich history and stunning countryside – in short, it has so much to offer visitors to Dorset. Our shepherd’s huts are high in the hills above the picturesque market town of Beaminster (pronounced bem-minster). Beaminster is nestled in a bowl shaped […]

Passive Solar Farm House

One question we have frequently been asked by new guests arriving to stay in our shepherd’s huts is – Was your house on Grand Designs it looks familiar? No it wasn’t; though our architects were keen, we were less enthusiastic with the idea of having cameras to record when things were going wrong!!!  It was […]