Toomer Farm Bed & Breakfast - Templecombe, South West

Toomer Farm House is an historic stone Elizabethan Manor House set within a walled garden with ancient carp ponds and a dove cote surrounded by 500 acres of farmland on the Somerset and Dorset Boders. We are situated on the A30, a five minute drive from the ancient town of Sherborne, with its two beautiful castles and abbey, within what is locally know as the Caundells. These are limestone hills surrounding three villages, on the edge of Thomas Hardy country.

Room Amenities

Hairdryer

In-room TV

Our guest accommodation consists of five double bedrooms, four have en-suite facilities, and two of which can be family rooms. Every room has its own tea and coffee making facility, television and hairdrier.

Business Amenities

Conference Room

Toomer Farm provides a delightful setting for a Marquee Reception of 120 guests. The Accommodation can be booked exclusively for Small Conferences, Business Meetings, Family Occasions and Celebrations.

Inn Amenities

Guest Cottages Available

Suites Available

Central heating

The Farm House has full central heating and a drawing room for the use of our guests.

The cottage is situated in the rural village of Dulverton in the heart of Exmoor, a minutes walk from the centre of the village. The accommodation consists of a large light airy open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen on the first floor. The ground floor has two double bedrooms, bathroom and utility room. Outside there is a delightful walled courtyard.

Dulverton has a wonderful selction of individual local businesses providing everything from locally sourced meat and vegetables to designer fashion. A Post Office, Pharmacist, Restaurants, Tea Shops and a Wine Bar.

The surrounding countryside of Exmoor with its stunning landscape, wild Red Deer and native Exmoor Pony, tranquil valleys and warm welcoming Pubs, awaits you. Ideally situated for those who wish to explore the countryside on foot, horseback or by safari. The cottage has vacancies available from April 2009.

We can also offer accommodation for your horse. We have a large stable block, turn out paddocks and a walker, plenty of parking and acres of riding country and also some cross country jumps.

We do Full and D.I.Y liveries.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Basic Continental Breakfast

Lunch

Meals upon Special Request Available

Breakfast is served in the family dining room, where a full traditional English breakfast or Continental breakfast is served. A packed lunch can be provided on request (a days notice is required). There are two very good pubs nearby, and an Indian Restaurant all serving evening meals. The town of Sherborne is only a five minute drive away, where there is a selection of Restaurants for you to enjoy.

Area Activities

Walking Trails

Gardens/arboretum

Museums

Restaurants

A Days Hunting.
Horses can be hired and this can be arranged anywhere in the Somerset and Dorset Area. Suitable notice must be given to arrange booking.

Wessex Area Point To Points.
We can also arrange for you to have a day at any of our local Point to Points, a packed lunch can be provided. This needs to be booked in advance.

Racing.
Bath, Taunton, Salisbury and Wincanton are our local courses.

Fishing and Shooting.
These can be arranged, and must be booked well in advance.

Flying.
Henstridge Air Field - 01963 364231

If you wish to fly in to Toomer Farm by helicopter this can be arranged. This must be confirmed before arriving. For weather conditions, information and refuelling please ring the above number.

Walking, Cycling and Golf.
This is one of the most beautiful areas to walk in, the Blackmore Vale is Thomas Hardy Country. There are designated walks through the countryside that can be followed.

A glorious area to cycle around to see the countryside at its very best.

We have four different but very good golf courses in the area, Sherborne, Wincanton Racecourse, Folke and Yeovil.

Attractions:
Sherborne Castle
Longleat House
Abbotsbury Swannery
Fleet Air Arm Yeovilton
Henstridge Airfield
Haynes Motor Museum
Tank Museum Bovington
Clarks Village Street
Cheddar Caves
Monkey World Wareham
The Great Dorset Steam Fair
Weymouth White Water
Wookey Hole
Bath Abbey
Sherborne Abbey
Wells Cathedral

The Races
Taunton Race Course
Wincanton Race Course

National Trust Properties
National Trust
Barrington Court
Lytes Cary
Stourhead House and Gardens
Tintinhull House
Sherborne
The City of Bath
The City of Wells

There are two very good pubs nearby, and an Indian Restaurant all serving evening meals. The town of Sherborne is only a five minute drive away, where there is a selection of Restaurants for you to enjoy.

Sports

Golf

Languages Innkeepers Speak

English

Directions

To contact BnBStar, please email to info@bnbstar.co.uk