Cardsmill Farm Holidays

SPECIAL OFFER

2012-01-24T04:09:00.000-08:00

10% DISCOUNT

AVAILABLE ANY OR OUR SELF CATERING HOUSES/BARN CONVERSIONS

FOR ALL BOOKINGS FOR THE FEBRUARY MONTH.

Please phone 01297 489375 or email cardsmill@aol.com for more details.

Olympic accommodation

2012-01-13T03:01:00.000-08:00

2012 the year of the Olympics in Great Britain.

Here in Dorset at Weymouth and Portland is the destination for the Sailing comptetions. So do you need accommdation to come and visit or take part.

We have 5 Self catering houses available at great prices only 1% extra than last years costs!

Bed and Breakfast accommodation with costs during July and August at £35.00 per person per night.

Check out the website http://www.london2012.com/weymouth-and-portland

Bed And Breakfast

2012-01-13T02:53:00.000-08:00

We are open for 2012 from February 3rd onwards.

Changes for 2012 are that we now offer 3 ensuite rooms instead of 4, we no longer have the ground floor room available. We have 2 double rooms, 1 with a queen size bed and 1 twin room where the beds can be put together to make a king size bed. THESE CHANGES ARE NOT CURRENTLY ON OUR WEBSITE.

In February for 2 nights or more this year we charging £30.00 per person per night to include full english breakfast and variations.

FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST

2012-01-13T00:35:00.000-08:00

It's FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST week at the end of the January.

So come to Whitchurch Canonicorum village hall for a farmhouse breakfast and see a large scale production, usually around 350 breakfasts are cooked for breakfast, brunch or lunch! This is our 12th year of madness but its all for a good cause of keeping our local hall going. This year we are making donations to the Special Care Baby Unit at Dorchester hospital and St Candida and Holy Cross Church Bell Tower fund.

REMEMBER THE DATE AND TIME - SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY 2011 FROM 9AM-2.30PM

More details available, phone 01297 489375

NEW YEAR, NEW HOLIDAY TO BOOK !

2012-01-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

Well 2012 has begin with some lovely warm weather so why not take a break with your friends and family to the beutiful pictureque West Dorset countryside of the Marshwood Vale. Explore the Jurrasic coastline of Lyme Regis and Charmouth then onto Weymouth and Portland to see the prepartaions for the Olympic Sailing.

We have 2 Self catering houses and 3 Self catering barn conversions of various sizes to offer for weeks, weekends or midweek holidays . Please phone 01297 489375 or email cardsmill@aol.com for availablity and costs. Reductions for small groups.

Winter's here

2011-11-03T02:39:00.000-07:00

WINTER'S HERE

The clock's have changed and winter is here soon!

So how about a weekend away in a self-catering house with family and friends for company and a roaring log fire. No need to cook! Plenty of local businesses around who will cook meals and bring them to the house already prepared and a dishwasher to wash up after! Visit the sesaide of Jurassic coastline to Charmouth and Lyme Regis for some great fossil hunting.

More details on this website of our 5 s/c properties of various sizes. Please call or email for availability and prices.

October - Bed and Breakfast availablity

2011-10-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

Twin ensuite from 6th-14th and 17th-27th
Double ensuite from 10th-15th, 22nd-26th and 28th onwards
Double ensuite(queen bed) from 6th-9th and 17th-27th
Ground Floor Family ensuite from 10th-22nd and 24th-28th

Costs are £31.00 per person for 2 nights or more to include full english breakfast and variations.

For a single person we charge £36.00 per night
For single night bookings if available 10 days before date we charge £36.00 each.

October S/C Availablity

2011-10-05T06:21:00.000-07:00

Self Catering -

Courthouse Dairy - (sleeps 11) 14th-17th, 24th-28th
Courthouse Cottage - (sleeps 7) 14th -21st , 14th-17th, 21st-24th, 28th-31st
The Stable - (sleeps 6) 14th-21st, 14th-17th
The Hayloft (sleeps 7) 14th-21st, 28th-31st

Please phone or email for costs, reductions made for last minute bookings and smaller groups.

Bed and Breakfast availablity

2011-09-07T08:28:00.000-07:00

September availablity

Twin ensuite room - 12th-14th, 18th-23rd, 26th onwards
Queen ensuite room - 17th onwards
Double ensuite room - 18th-25th.
Ground floor family room - 12th-14th, 18th-24th, 29th-3rd Oct

Costs are £33.00 per person per night to include hearty full english breakfast and variations

Bed and Breakfast availablity

2011-08-24T13:46:00.000-07:00

Twin Ensuite from Wednesday 31st Aug - Friday 2nd Sept

Double Ensuite from 3rd-6th, 14th-25th Sept

Queen Ensuite from 3rd-9th, 13th Sept onwards

Family Ensuite from 4th-9th, 12th -24th Sept

Costs £33.00 per person per night to include full hearty breakfast and variations.

Minimum stay 2 nights.

SELF CATERING

2011-08-12T00:15:00.001-07:00

Courthouse Dairy and Cottage has vacancies from Monday 5th of September onwards.

The Stable has vacancies from Friday 9th September onwards

The Hayloft has vacancies from Monday 12th onwards

Taphouse farmhouse is available for a midweek break from 5th-9th then from 13th onwards.

We offer week, midweek and weekend breaks from Spetember to Christmas. Please call or email for prices.

AUGUST Availlablity for Bed and Breakfast

2011-08-12T00:08:00.000-07:00

Twin and double ensuite available from Thursday 18th -Tuesday 23rd
Double ensuite from Monday 22nd - Wednesday 31st
Twn ensuite from Thursday 25th - Monday 29th
Double ensuite from Sunday 28th - Wednesday 31st

Costs £33.00 per adult per night to include full hearty breakfast. Children arecharged according to age.

Minimum stay is 2 nights

Self Catering availablity

2011-07-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

DUE TO CANCELATION

Taphouse farmhouse - sleeps 16 in 6 bedrooms and has 4 bathrooms, large enclosed garden and games barn. Available from 18th-25th of July and 28th -1st of August. Please phone or email for costs, reductions made for smaller parties and short breaks.

NEXT AVAILABLITY IN ANY HOUSE IS

Courthouse Cottage - sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms and has 2 bathrooms, large enclosed garden and shared games barn. Available from Friday 26th August - 2nd of September @ £826.00 to include VAT, hot water and electric. Also 2nd-9th of September @614.00 to include the above.

The Stable - sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and has 2 bathrooms, seperate WC and large kitchen/diner/lounge. Available from Friday 26th August-2nd September @ £826.00 to include VAT, hot water, electric and bed linen.

Bed and Breakfast availablity until 8th of August

2011-07-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

Twin ensuite from 21st -23rd July and 2nd - 5th August
Double ensuite from 19th-22nd and 28th July-1st August
Queen ensuite from 18th-20th July and 2nd-5th August
Family ensuite from 19th-22nd and 24th-26th July

Please phone or email for costs and latest availablity

LYME REGIS.........

2011-07-07T09:25:00.000-07:00

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
A rock concert on the 22nd, the spectacular Red Arrows midday on Saturday the 23rd, and in an exciting programme throughout the week, there’s the bath tub race, tug-of-war, sand castle competition, RAF Falcons, classic cars, barbeque and special events marking the 150th anniversary of lifeboats in Lyme Regis.

The RAF Red Arrows Display
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week eventRAF Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team with the kind co-operation of the MOD. Commentary by Red 10.

Admiral Sir George Somers Commemoration and Parade
The Civic Parade. Starting at Langmoor Gardens to Victoria Pier then ending at the Cobb Harbour.
27th July, 11.30am Broad Street and Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

Regatta and Carnival Week 6th-14th of August
Nine days of action packed activities for the whole family. The Carnival Procession will be on Saturday 13 August. Carnival programmes are available from the Carnival Kiosk on the Marine Parade, the T.I.C on Church Street and in various shops around the town.

More information on Lyme Regis events www.lymeregis.org

B&B vacancies for July

2011-07-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

Double(queen bed) and Twin ensuite rooms for 1 night on Thursday 7th and Sunday 10th

Twin ensuite room for 2 nights from Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th, for 6 nights from Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd

Double ensuite room for 6 nights from Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd

Double (queen bed)ensuite room from Sunday 17th to Monday 25th and from Thursday 28th to Monday 1st of August

Ground floor family ensuite room for 6 nights from Saturday 16th to Friday 22nd and for 2 nights fromSunday 24th to Tuesday 26th

Please phone or email for latest avaialblity and costs.

ITS FLOWER FESTIVAL TIME

2011-06-16T09:24:00.000-07:00

WHITCHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL

AT ST CANDIDA AND HOLY CROSS CHURCH,

WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM

ON FRIDAY 1ST, SATURDAY 2ND AND SUNDAY 3RD OF JULY

DAILY FROM 10AM-6PM

LUNCHES AND TEAS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH

AND OPEN GARDENS

AROUND THE VILLAGE ON SUNDAY 3RD JULY

FOLLOWED BY 'LE JAZZ' CONCERT IN THE CHURCH
FROM 7.30PM

Late Availablity for B/H and HALF TERM

2011-05-27T02:55:00.000-07:00

Due to a cancelation we now have our ground family ensuite room available from Friday (today) to Monday.

Also available Couthouse Dairy from today onwards and The Stable from Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd of June.

Please phone or email for costs, discounts aavailable for smaller parties in the S/C houses.

Bed and Breakfast availablity in May

2011-05-08T05:03:00.000-07:00

Double ensuite room - 9th-12th, 13th-14th, 16th-18th, 22nd-27th, 30th -1st June

Double ensuite room with queen size bed - 10th-15th, 19th-20th, 22nd-27th. 30th -1st June

Twin ensuite room - 12th-15th, 19th-20th, 30th -1st June

Family ensuite - 8th-14th, 19th-22nd, 30th-1st June

Local places to visit

2011-05-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

Heritage Coast Centre (Charmouth)

Discover fossils and the wonders of the sea at the Heritage Coast Centre. Join a guided walk for expert information on where and how to find fossils and the history of the area. This coastline is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast from East Devon to East Dorset. 95 miles of beautiful landscape.

Moores Biscuit Factory (Morcombelake)

Moores Biscuits are found beside the main A35 in the village of Morcombelake. A family run business that is unique that it is the only place that makes Dorset Knob Biscuits. Visit the biscuit shop to see the other varieties made and local produce and crafts also on sale.

The Shrine of St Wite (Whitchurch Canonicorum)

Dating from the early 13th Century, this unique shrine in the church is said to have healing powers and is a place of pilgrimage for many. Wonderful to say that after 1000 years St Wite is still exercising her ancient role as helper of the sick. The only other intact pre-reformation shrine is in Westminster Abbey.

EASTER / BANK HOLIDAY AVAILABLITY

2011-04-20T00:55:00.001-07:00

Bed and Breakfast availablity
Double and twin room available from Thursday 21st - Monday 24th April. Costs £32.00 per adult per night and children are according to age.

Self catering availablity

Taphouse and Courthouse Dairy are available to let for all size parties (minimum stay 2 nights). Please email or phone for costs and prices. Reductions for smalle parties.

ROYAL WEDDING WEEKEND

S/C - The Stable (sleeps 6) available from the 29th April- 2nd May @ £528.00 to include VAT@ 20%, hot water, electric and bed linen.

B&B - Double ensuite room available from 29th April onwards ( minimum stay 2 nights) Cost £32.00 per adult per night and children are according to age.

APRIL SELF CATERING OFFERS

2011-04-05T03:22:00.000-07:00

The Stable or The Hayloft (sleeps 6 and 7) from 15th-22nd April was £704.00 now £650.00

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL OFFERS

From Friday 22nd - Monday 25th of April

Taphouse farmhouse (sleeps 16) was £1271.00 now £1200.00
Courthouse Dairy (sleeps 11) was £1024.00 now £900.00
Courthouse Cottage (sleeps 7)was £588.00 now £550.00
The Stable (sleeps 6)was £588.00 now £550.00
The Hayloft (sleeps 7)was £588.00 now £550.00

Please email of phone if you have any questions

Bed and Breakfast

2011-03-04T06:57:00.000-08:00

Old houses such as ours have lots of character but also hide time consuming surprises when you do repairs and replacements. Our rooms are nearly finished and the carpets will be here next week.

We are OPEN from Friday 18th March onwards.

March (for 2 nights or more) costs are £30 per adult per night, children are according to age.

March Self Catering offers

2011-02-18T09:51:00.000-08:00

Well is Spring coming and plenty of baby lambs due to be born so they will skipping around the fields.

How about a weekend break in West dorset to see the lambs and do some fossiling on the Jurrasic Coast?

Taphouse farmhouse - sleeps 16 WAS £740.00 NOW £660.00 FOR ANY 3 NIGHT WEEKEND IN MARCH

Courthouse Dairy - sleeps 11 WAS £593.00 NOW £513.00 FOR ANY 3 NIGHT WEEKEND IN MARCH

Courthouse Cottage - sleeps 7 WAS £380.00 NOW £300.00 FOR ANY 3 NIGHT WEEKEND IN MARCH

The Stable - sleeps 6 WAS £380.00 NOW £300.00 FOR ANY 3 NIGHT WEEKEND IN MARCH

Discounts for smaller parties available.

February Half Term

2011-02-04T03:49:00.000-08:00

Why not take a trip down to the coast for February half term?

Various self catering houses available. Please phone or email for prices. Special rates offered for smaller parties and short stays.

NEW YEAR, HOLIDAY TIME!

2011-01-14T00:31:00.000-08:00

Forget the cold and snowy month of December, how about meeting up with friends and family in January,February or March for a weekend retreat. Get cosy with a warm fire and have a bottle or two to relax and catch up.

We have availablity in all our S/C houses during January and February, please phone (01927 489375)or email cardsmill@aol.com for costs and if you have any questions

Festive availablity

2010-12-07T00:30:00.000-08:00

Christmas breaks still available at

TAPHOUSE FARMHOUSE sleeps 16
COURTHOUSE DAIRY sleeps 11
COURTHOUSE COTTAGE sleeps 6
THE STABLE sleeps 6

New Year breaks available at Courthouse Dairy and Courthouse Cottage

PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL FOR A QUOTE. SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE (MINIMUM BOOKING OF 3 NIGHTS WILL BE ACCEPTED )

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR AVAILABLITY

2010-11-15T08:19:00.000-08:00

TAPHOUSE FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS WEEK FROM TUESDAY 21ST - 28TH DECEMBER

COURTHOUSE DAIRY CHRISTMAS WEEK FROM MONDAY 20TH - 27TH DECEMBER
NEW YEAR THURSDAY 30TH ONWARDS

COURTHOUSE COTTAGE CHRISTMAS WEEK FROM TUESDAY 21ST - 28TH DECEMBER
NEW YEAR TUESDAY 28TH DECEMBER ONWARDS

THE STABLE CHRISTMAS WEEK FROM TUESDAY 21ST - 28TH DECEMBER

PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL FOR A QUOTE. SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE (MINIMUM BOOKING OF 3 NIGHTS WILL BE ACCEPTED )

VILLAGE EVENTS

2010-11-01T07:38:00.000-07:00

We have plenty going on in our local village hall before Christmas, so come and join in. We raise money for the local hall and for other charities.

- Christmas shopping night on Saturday November 6th
- Dinner Dance to JK Duo on Saturday December 4th
- Christmas Bingo on Monday December 13th
- Christmas Party Dance on Friday December 17th.

WINTER'S COMING

2010-11-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

The clock's have changed and winter will be here soon!

So how about a weekend away in a self-catering house with family and friends for company and a roaring log fire. No need to cook! Plenty of local businesses around who will cook meals and bring them to the house already prepared and a dishwasher to wash up after!

More details on this website of our 4 s/c properties of various sizes. Please call or email for availability and prices.

HALF TERM AVAILABLITY

2010-10-20T00:17:00.000-07:00

BED AND BREAKFAST
SUNDAY 24TH - MONDAY 25TH OCT- DOUBLE ENSUITE
TUESDAY 26TH - THURSDAY 28TH- DOUBLE ENSUITE
WEDNESDAY 27TH - THURSDAY 28TH- DOUBLE, TWIN AND FAMILY ENSUITE
SATURDAY 30TH OCT - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER- DOUBLE AND TWIN ENSUITE

SELF CATERING
THE STABLE - SLEEPS 5/6 - 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS PLUS W/C
MONDAY 25TH - FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER (4 NIGHTS) @£451.00
MONDAY 25TH OCTOBER - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER (7 NIGHTS) @£588.00
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER (3 NIGHTS) WAS @451.00 NOW @£371.00
ALL PRICES FOR THE STABLE INCLUDE VAT, C/H, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER, LOGS FOR THE WOODBURNER AND BED LINEN

TAPHOUSE FARMHOUSE SLEEPS 16 - 6 BEDROOMS AND 4 BATHROOMS
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER @£720.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H. LPG GAS FOR THE HOB AND LOGS FOR THE FIRE.

COURTHOUSE DAIRY SLEEPS 11 - 4 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER @£583.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER AND LOGS FOR THE FIRE.

COURTHOUSE COTTAGE SLEEPS 7 - 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER - MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER @£371.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER AND LOGS FOR THE FIRE.

REDUCTIONS FOR SMALLER PARTIES.

Visit Weymouth

2010-09-16T04:37:00.000-07:00

The Classic Seaside Resort of Weymouth, with its fantastic beach and vibrant harbour, nestles perfectly alongside the rugged 'Isle' of Portland, the perfect place for visitors who just want to get away from it all. With plenty of places to eat and drink, and all year round events, attractions and activities there's something for everyone, isn't it time you discovered Weymouth and Portland? ... the Natural Place to be!

Weymouth Beach
The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across the horizon taking in the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth's picturesque 17th Century Harbour, situated adjacent to the town centre and beach, is alive with colour and activity, the bustling harbour area is a true delight; the perfect place to relax with a meal or drink, have a leisurely browse, or simply sit and watch the nautical world go by.

Whether you’re into climbing or windsurfing, kite surfing or water skiing, for a real adrenaline rush Weymouth and Portland has some of the greatest activities on offer. The waters provide the perfect setting for sailing, angling and diving – a real chance to find your sea-legs. As the host venue for the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games we are certainly geared up to suit all expectations.

Bed and Breakfast availablity for the next 2 weeks

2010-09-10T01:03:00.000-07:00

Double ensuite room available from Sunday 12th - Wednesday 15th September (3 nights)

Twin ensuite room available from Sunday 12th - Friday 17th (5 nights)

Ground Floor Family ensuite room available from Sunday 19th - Saturday 25th September (6 nights)

Twin or double ensuite room available from Monday 20th - 27th September (7 nights)

We charge £31.00 per person per night( minimum 2 nights) to include full English breakfast and variations. For last minute 1 night bookings we charge £36.00 per person. For a single occupancy the cost is £36.00 per night. Children are charge according to age.

B&B IN BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DORSET

2010-09-01T04:26:00.000-07:00

WHAT LOVELY WEATHER WE ARE HAVING NOW IT'S SEPTEMBER, BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE! SO WHY NOT COME TO DORSET AND ENJOY IT!

THESE ARE JUST A FEW DATES THAT ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL AVAILABLITY

Double ensuite room available from Thursday 9th - 16th September (7 night)

Twin ensuite room available from Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th (2 nights)

Ground Floor Family ensuite room available from Wednesday 8th - 15th September (7 nights)

We charge £32.00 per person per night( minimum 2 nights) to include full English breakfast and variations. For last minute 1 night bookings we charge £36.00 per person. For a single occupancy the cost is £36.00 per night. Children are charge according to age.

BED AND BREAKFAST AVAILABLITY

2010-08-17T04:16:00.001-07:00

Double ensuite room available from Sunday 22nd - Monday 23rd August (1 night) or from Thursday 26th - Friday 27th August (1 night)

Twin ensuite room available from Sunday 22nd - Tuesday 24th August (2 nights)

Ground Floor Family ensuite room available from Sunday 22nd - Tuesday 24th August (2 nights)

We charge £32.00 per person per night( minimum 2 nights) to include full English breakfast and variations. For last minute 1 night bookings we charge £36.00 per person. For a single occupancy the cost is £36.00 per night. Children are charge according to age.

WHITCHURCH VILLAGE FLOWER SHOW

2010-08-10T05:09:00.000-07:00

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY IS FLOWER SHOW DAY IN WHITCHURCH. MANY LOCALS ENTER THERE HOME GROWN VEGETABLES, FRUIT, JAMS AND CHUTNEYS, HOMEMADE WINES, CAKES AND SCONES, PHOTOGRAPHS, PAINTINGS, KNITING AND SEWING AGAINST EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO WIN THE TROPHIES AND PRIZES.

DOG SHOW
SKITTLES
CHILDREN'S RACES
HAVE A CREAM TEA OR COFFEE AND SOME CAKE
PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE.

SELF CATERING HOUSES AVAILABLE FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY

2010-08-04T10:59:00.001-07:00

COURTHOUSE DAIRY SLEEPS 11 IN 4 BEDROOMS AND HAS 3 BATHROOMS.
AVAILABLE FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND FROM FRIDAY 27TH - MONDAY 30TH AUGUST @ £996.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H (if needed),HOT WATER AND ELECTRIC. OR ITS AVAILABLE FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEK FROM FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST- 3RD SEPTEMBER@ £1461.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H (if needed),HOT WATER AND ELECTRIC.

COURTHOUSE COTTAGE SLEEPS 7 IN 3 BEDROOMS AND HAS 2 BATHROOMS.
AVAILABLE FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND FROM FRIDAY 27TH - MONDAY 30TH AUGUST @ £590.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H (if needed),HOT WATER AND ELECTRIC. OR ITS AVAILABLE FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEK FROM FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST- 3RD SEPTEMBER@ £787.00 TO INCLUDE VAT, C/H (if needed),HOT WATER AND ELECTRIC.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THESE PROPERTIES.

BED AND BREAKFAST AVAILABLITY IN AUGUST

2010-08-04T10:58:00.001-07:00

Double ensuite room available from Sunday 15th - Monday 16th August (1 night) or from Sunday 22nd - Monday 23rd August (1 night) or from Thursday 26th - Friday 27th August (1 night)

Twin ensuite room available from Sunday 22nd - Tuesday 24th August (2 nights)

Ground Floor Family ensuite room available from Sunday 22nd - Friday 27th August (5 nights)

We charge £32.00 per person per night( minimum 2 nights) to include full English breakfast and variations. For last minute 1 night bookings we charge £36.00 per person. For a single occupancy the cost is £36.00 per night. Children are charge according to age.

Please phone 01297 489375 or email- cardsmill@aol.com

WHITCHURCH CHURCH FETE

2010-07-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

THIS SUNDAY 1st AUGUST

There will be Music by CELTIC AIR
Visit the CHURCH TOWER and take in the stunning views of the area
Games and Stalls
Competetion in Salt Dough Figures
Try out our NATURE TRAIL
VINTAGE TRACTORS
Countryside Creatures

And after all the fun relax and enjoy a homemade cream tea!

WEST BAY

2010-07-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

Golden Gateway to the Dorset Jurassic Coast

With the stunning golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs to the east and the shimmering radiance of Golden Cap to the west, West Bay, Dorset is a Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast. West Bay nestles south of Bridport, between Eype with Seatown to the west and Freshwater with Burton Bradstock to the east. Situated at the western end of Chesil Beach / Chesil Bank, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay. West Bay, Dorset is a wonderful seaside location for family holidays, coast and countryside walks, fossil hunting, fishing / angling trips, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more. The Dorset historic market town of Bridport lies one and a half miles inland from the West Bay coast.

B&B and SELF CATERING AVAILABLITY

2010-06-26T03:12:00.000-07:00

Come to the beautifil, picturesque countryside of the Marshwood Vale. Visit the beach or go fossil hunting at Charmouth or Lyme Regis Stay for Bed and Breakfast at Cardsmill farm or we in our self catering houses. Take a leisurely walk to the local pub for an evening meal.

B&B rooms and S/C houses available during July, please phone or email for costs.

WHITCHURCH CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL

2010-06-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

COME AND VISIT THE LOCAL CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL
FROM FRIDAY 11TH - SUNDAY 13TH JUNE
10AM - 6PM DAILY

ENJOY A LIGHT LUNCH, HAVE A CREAM TEA OR SLICE OF CAKE WITH A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA.

THIS YEARS THEME IS ''THOSE SPECIAL DAYS''

TO END THE WEEKEND THERE IS A CONCERT IN THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY 13TH JUNE AT 6.30PM

LOTS TO DO IN LYME REGIS ............

2010-05-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

PLENTY TO DO IN LYME REGIS WITH SHOPPING, THE CINEMA, ART GALLERIES TO VISIT, PUBS, RESTURANTS, FISHING TRIPS AND A LARGE SANDY BEACH !!!

SPECIAL EVENTS TAKING PART DURING THE SUMMER ARE:-

24th to 31st July Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is a time for all the family with a daily set of events to watch, listen to or join in.

24th July - 31st July Various locations around Lyme Regis Admiral Sir George Somers Commemoration Parade
In 1996 St Georges, Bermuda and Lyme Regis were linked together by twinning, their link being George Somers. Admiral Sir George Somers was a British naval hero.

August 2010 Regatta and Carnival Week
Nine days of action packed activities for the whole family. The Carnival Procession will be on Saturday 14 August.

LYME REGIS

2010-05-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

The History and Geology of Lyme Regis

A short history of the ancient sea port of Lyme Regis and a guide to the geology of the fossil rich Lyme Regis Dorset / Devon coastline.

The beautiful coastline has been granted World Heritage Site status because of the outstanding earth science interest.

The town has a long and varied history; records start in 774AD.

There has been no noticeable development and so Lyme Regis remains unspoiled. It is famous for not only its finds of fossils and its geology, but also the abundance of famous personalities that have lived and visited here and its uniqueness in these modern times.

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

The Jurassic Coast Of Lyme Regis by Richard Edmunds

A history of the Town by Richard J. Fox MBE

The history of the Lifeboat Station

More Lyme Regis history and information on Jane Austen and Elenor Coade

Come rain or shine why not search the Jurassic coastline of Charmouth for fossils.

2010-04-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

Charmouth Heritage Coast centre was set up in 1985 to encourage the safe and sustainable collection of fossils from the local beaches.
This part of Dorset is rich in fossils that are washed out of the cliffs and left in the gravel and sand to be found by the many fossil hunters who come to Charmouth in the hope of finding something unique.

Throughout the year the Centre runs guided fossil hunting expeditions, rockpooling walks, plus countryside and marine discovery activities along the local coastline. Accompanied by an experienced guide this is an ideal way for the inexperienced to gain an insight into this remarkable part of the coastline.

Within the Centre you'll find interactive computers, hands on displays and lots of information on fossils, fossil hunting and the local coastal and marine wildlife. There is even a video microscope that you can use to examine your finds. You will always find a helpful warden or volunteer who can identify your finds for you!

Full details of the opening times and special events can be found on the website www.charmouth.org

The Shrine of St Wite.

2010-04-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY?
WHY NOT CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL CHURCH FOR THE SHRINE OF ST WITE

The Shrine of St Wite (Whitchurch Canonicorum)

Dating from the early 13th Century, this unique shrine in the church is said to have healing powers and is a place of pilgrimage for many. Wonderful to say that after 1000 years St Wite is still exercising her ancient role as helper of the sick. The only other intact pre-reformation shrine is in Westminster Abbey.

2010-04-17T04:14:00.000-07:00

Just found this advert on a holiday website GREAT NAME FOR THE NEW CHEESE

Dorset holidaymakers could try unique cheese
Holidays in Dorset offer visitors a unique chance to taste some quality produce from local farms.
And you might want to try a new product from Ford Farms near Weymouth in Dorset, which farmer Mike Pullin has created.
Named Premier Moo, the new cheddar comes from cows that have only been fed on the spring’s first cut of grass, the Metro reveals.
The cheese that is currently being tasted is from milk taken in the first two weeks of spring 2009.
It was then churned and left to mature 12 months and has now resulted in a very tasty product, according to the publication.
Mr Pullin explained: "It is to do with the fact the grass is higher in protein and has higher levels of constituents such as carotene."
This carotene causes the cheese to be a darker yellow colour than most, it was noted.

Glorious sunshine in West Dorset

2010-04-17T02:44:00.000-07:00

Cardsmill farm holidays - no smog or volcanic ash !!

We have lovely sunshine and the lambs are skipping around in the fields.

Why not come and have a break with us, for bed and breakfast or hire a self- catering farmhouse or cottage.

Check out our website http://www.farmhousedorset.com/