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John and Pauline offer you a real home from home, we aim
to make your stay special.
Highway Farm offers
comfortable accommodation combined with peaceful surroundings,
wonderful panoramic views, a wealth of wildlife, lovely circular walks
and
less than one mile from the sea, a good local pub and the Market Town
of Bridport! Superb coastal walking and the local bus stops
every hour outside of
our entrance so we are an excellent base for those
trekking the South West Coastal Path.
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This
is Colmer's Hill, the wonderful view we enjoy from Highway Farm. If you are lucky and the weather is kind you can
enjoy a hearty home-cooked breakfast on the patio and you may see roe
deer, buzzards, pheasants and foxes, hundreds of rabbits and lots more!
We are situated within a
short distance are the cliffs of the world famous Jurassic Coast,
England's first natural World Heritage Site including Golden Cap,
the highest point on the south cliffs of England, and unspoilt
hills, rivers and picturesque villages of West Dorset. We are also
very close to fossil hunters paradise at Charmouth - visit the
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and the 'Pearl of Dorset' - Lyme
Regis.
The market town of Bridport,
famous for its netting and rope making, is well worth a
visit, especially on Market days, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
It has an abundance of excellent restaurants, lively bistros,
tasty coffee shops and pubs to welcome you - often live
music plus art and entertainment throughout the year at the
Bridport Arts Centre and the quirky and nostalgic Electric
Palace. Browse the bric-a-brac stalls for a bargain or visit
the monthly Farmers Market where you can sample our local
produce and you might get to meet Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall one
of our local celebrity chefs from nearby River
Cottage. Congratulations to Matt Follas, winner of
MasterChef 2009, he has recently opened his new restaurant
called The
Wild Garlic in Beaminster. Also lovely shops to
investigate and St Mary's Church to visit, you can park in
the square and its all to hand, but don't forget to book if you
want to eat at The Wild Garlic.
Explore
Thomas Hardy's 'Wessex'
made famous in many of his
stories and poems and Enid Blyton fans of all ages, www.gingerpop.co.uk.
Visit The Ginger Pop Shop in Corfe Castle Village Square, explore
the places in Dorset where her stories were set and understand the
historical period in which they were written.
There's an abundance of beaches
nearby all along the Jurassic Coast, plus seasonal fayres,
fetes, carnivals, open gardens, art festivals and open studios.
There's so much to do and see, whatever the time of year.
Check our LINKS page and Workshop
page for ideas of what to do and see |
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Exclusive Arty Workshops
especially for you!
Come to West
Dorset and learn a new skill! Beautiful
surroundings, enjoy warm Dorset hospitality and home-cooking, combined
with local expert tuition. We have a
wealth of artistic talent in our midst, come and let our wonderful
tutors inspire you.
The
workshop days are fun and friendly, always productive and many have
returned for more! We’ve
been joined by guests, many locals come along, and all ages. Some
places given as gift vouchers for those don’t know what to
get people, and all are looking for an interesting day out. We’ve
had groups, Mother and daughters, and granddaughters too, but you can
come on your own and take the opportunity to chill and meet new
people. Why not gather a party together of works
colleagues, friends or family? Let me arrange your accommodation and
tutor.
- short affordable courses
- small friendly groups
- tailor-made/improvers/beginners
- excellent tutors
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please see Art Page for workshop details
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Like to be on my workshop email list for updates?
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Read my blog at http://highwayfarm.blogspot.com/
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Late
dates and ideas?
There's always lots
to see and do!
Bed
& Breakfast
We'll
make it special for you.
Next availability:
15th & 16th Sept., then from 20th Sept.
Try www.countrysideandcoastal.co.uk
Cosy
Cottage stays available this Autumn: Sept
booked.
THE
BOARDWALK Free 1st Sept for 2 nights £250.
8th-22nd Oct
GANDERS
COTTAGE 1st
- 8th Oct
CHIDEOCK COTTAGE 8th - 16th Oct
SUMMER
WORKSHOP DATES
Love to learn
something new? then come and have a go...
For September:
16th Funky
Felted Hats
24th Traditional willow baskets
25th Willow Sculptures
25th Beaded Jewellery - one place
....... lots more for Oct and Nov.
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Add you to my workshop
e-mail list for updates? click
here
Consider Arty Workshop
Gift Voucher, makes a special gift!
Coarse
Fishing Lakes
- Lovely secluded location for good fishing £5 for 2
rods per day. Fishing Lessons can be
arranged please ask.
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Just
a couple of visitor comments:
Even better than
the website - beautiful views, perfect weather and
excellent hospitality. Thank-you. Sue & John
Couldn't be better,
hosts, grandchildren, livestock, food....... All wonderful.
Thanks Lesley & Simon |
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