Seashell

nourishment for mind body and soul

South Dornaford Farm is a group of charming stone and cob buildings set around a courtyard. Groups can enjoy the beautifully converted threshing barn which is our main studio space, the hayloft dormitory, billiard room; modern shower room or the unique compost loo nicknamed the “room with a view”.
 
In the warmer months we also use our marquee and open sided timber barn which becomes a most enchanting dining room strung with fairy lights, ready for candlelit dinners.
 
Situated in a beautiful wooded valley, with views of Dartmoor and its own trout river the retreat venue is at the heart of South Dornaford farm with its organic sheep and Ruby Red cattle herds, wild deer and plentiful wildlife.

You are free to explore (almost all of) the farm, and wander as your will takes you:  run through the fields, sit on a fallen log, listen to a buzzard cry, watch the breeze blowing across the grass, hear it in the trees. Taste the blackberries and hedgerow damsons, smell the wild garlic, store away some hazelnuts. Notice the squirrel jumping from branch to branch, look for salmon and trout in the river, be bedazzled by the kingfishers, watch the dragonflies dance.
 
If the spirit of a venue is important to you then South Dornaford will certainly enhance your being with it’s natural earth energy and fresh clean air.
 
Are we available year round?
We are happy for you to use the venue at any time of the year for one day courses or shorter. To book weekends, 3 or 5 day occasions we recommend the warmer spring to early autumn months. We currently have a dormitory which sleeps five and camping space, close to the facilities for lots of people. If you feel like going wilder, and being further a field then camping space is pretty much unlimited. We do allow small camper vans but not caravans.
 
How much does this all cost?
Since the booking needs of individuals and groups vary a lot why not email or phone me with your ideas so that I can outline prices with you. Tel: 01837 851218
 
Why choose us?
As a centre or venue for groups we’ve only been going for three years, yet the range of what we offer grows each year with the majority of business coming from returning clients or people recommend by friends who have been here. We try to offer you our best hospitality, accommodate your needs and make your stay memorable for all the right reasons.
 
We open and hearts and home to you.
 
“The hospitality couldn’t be bettered.” Louise, Somerset
 
Take a look at the testimonials page to see what others have said about us.

Alternatively click here to email us for more information.

Telephone: 01837 851218 or 07812 473 634