farmhouse bed and breakfast:
Pauline and John Bale

 plus  Ganders Cottage
self-catering.
* fishing lakes available *

Highway Farm, West Road,
Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AE
Telephone/Fax
 01308 424321

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Access Statement
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Come with me, and friend Natalie, a talented photographer and lover of everything
West Dorset!


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A special celebration or a romantic stay?
We can arrange flowers in your room and for an extra charge, chilled champagne, yummy chocolates or fresh strawberries.
We'll provide the glasses - cheers!  - Just ask.......
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Fancy some pamperation?? Come and enjoy a beautiful Indian head massage or a wonderful aromatherapy massage, try reflexology and more. Local practitioner available to come here, please book early. 
Let the men go fishing!  Relax in your room and you enjoy yourself! Just ask.......
 
Don't know what to give as a present? 
How about a weekend away, or a voucher for a workshop or art course?
We will look after your guests and make sure they have a memorable stay.
Just ask.......

 

"Why not purchase a KISS from
Highway Farm and help our charities"
more details on charity page

John and Pauline aim to make your stay special.

We offer something different, quality accommodation, delicious food, great company and expert tuition.

Bed and breakfast with hearty aga-cooked breakfasts and comfy beds or enjoy the freedom of self-catering in Ganders Cottage. Close to Jurassic Coastal footpath, a good local pub and the market town of Bridport.  Relax, get closer to nature, try the fishing or be inspired by a new creative skill. Excellent base for those trekking the South West Coastal Path as the bus stops every hour outside of our entrance.
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Olympic Games 2012.............coming to Dorset!
Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour will be the venue for the Olympic and Paralympics Sailing competitions providing some of the best natural sailing waters in the UK. Events take place between 29th July - 11th August 2012. We're 20 miles from Weymouth and we can offer the perfect base to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience, but we're also far enough away if you just want an relaxing break. Go inland and enjoy quiet unspoilt villages with beautiful country walks or go West along the Lyme Bay coast and into Devon, there's much to do!

Colmers Hill near to Highway Farm bed and breakfast

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 is famous for its netting and rope making and is well worth a visit, especially on Market days, Wednesdays and Saturdays; make it a shopping trip! Browse the bric-a-brac stalls and be surprised with the eclectic mix at the Vintage Market situated within the historic art and antiques quarter, here's always a bargain to be had! Bridport 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, nostalgic Electric Palace.
Bridport, Best Food Town in Dorset 2010 again! We're a foodie's paradise, you'll be spoilt for choice. Come and visit the monthly Farmers Market where you can sample our local produce and you might just get to bump into Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall one of our local celebrity chefs from nearby River Cottage. Meet Matt Follas, winner of MasterChef 2009 at his lovely restaurant called The Wild Garlic nestling in the square in Beaminster with its lovely shops and St Mary's Church, you can park in the square, very handy but don't forget to book if you want to eat at The Wild Garlic. Recent Guardian article on Top Ten Dorset Budget Eats - check out Downhouse Farm, it's just over the hill from us, you won't be disappointed.

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

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
  • please see Art Page for workshop details
  • Like to be on my workshop email list for updates?

 

 

We are very easy to find by road:
On the southside of the A35 between the West Bay roundabout and Chideock.
The Bus Stop for No. 53 & 31 is outside our entrance.
We are called Old London Inn, located between Bridport Bus Station and Chideock.
From London Waterloo;
Dorchester Train Station 16 miles, then bus no.31 or taxi ride.
Axminster Train Station 12 miles.  Exeter Airport 35 miles away.

Find Us On Google Maps Here

BRA’s for Malawi and ...... BRA’s for BREAKTHROUGH
Pioneers of breast cancer research.

In celebration of 10 years at Highway Farm and Dorset Arts Week
John and Pauline have teamed up with family, friends, locals, 
together with B&B guests and workshop supporters to create……….
A Bra-ed Wire Fence for BREAKTHROUGH. We hope you like it!

Just send a bra or even bras and a £5 donation for BREAKTHROUGH
www.justgiving.com/thebrafencehighwayfarm
Please support!

26th May - 10th June, Dorset Arts Week
Garden Cafe during Dorset Arts Week
for Cancer Research UK.
For all the info click here (pdf file)

 

 

Late dates and ideas?
There's always things to do and see in Dorset.....
Dazzling bluebells on Eype Downs, fossil finding at Charmouth
& new Baby swans at Abbotsbury Swannery

Bed & Breakfast
May Weekend Breaks available: 1x King Size Bed Room 18th & 25th and Mid-week Breaks 21st-25th.

Comfy s/c Cottage stays + late availability
Ganders Cottage
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cancellation 25th May 7 nights £495.

Boardwalk Apt West Bay short breaks May 14th-18th and 21st-25th; 4 nights £350
Newly renovated and available from 18th May  Pet-friendly Pound Cottage www.poundcottagedorset.co.uk

NEW WORKSHOP DATES
Love to learn something new? then come and have a go... Reserve a place early.
Click here for the new 2012 list. 

26th May – 10th June DORSET ARTS WEEK ~ 6 Textile Artists ~ exciting exhibits @ Highway Farm www.dorsetvisualarts.org
Come and make hedgerow baskets during Arts Week..
places on 30th May & 6th June and there’s refreshments on offer too.
Fabulous wire sculptures 16th June, 1 place left.
June/July-Picture mounts/framing, shibori dyeing, beaded jewellery

Our workshops make wonderful presents for that unusual gift.
Add you to my workshop e-mail list for updates? click here

Coarse Fishing Lakes -  Lovely secluded location for good fishing.  Fishing Lessons can be arranged please ask.
Fishing License required, from the Environmental Agency or Post Office online.
Non-residents
Day price £7. Under 16 £5
Evening from 5pm £5. Under 16 £3
Guests only pay £20 for full week / £10 for short break.

BRA’s for BREAKTHROUGH

Bra's collected 111 ............so far


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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Contact us by e-mail :info@highwayfarm.co.uk