Lynn & Al’s Top Day Out: Sculpture By The Lakes

  There is no where like this on earth.  A truly magical experience and an unexpected encounter in this pristine corner of sleepy Dorsetshire, a leisurely 30 minute drive from Launceston Farm.  The sculptures themselves are dotted around the 24 acre park, each one an absolute marvel in itself.  Simon Gudgeon, creator of the living gallery,…

Best golf courses in Dorset

More and more people coming to stay with us are bringing their clubs in ardent anticipation of an unforgettable round of golf on some of the best golf courses in the country, six of which are within very easy reach of Launceston Farm.  I have asked Roy, one of the most experienced golfers in Dorset,…

Five Great Things to Do With Kids

To get you thinking about where you would take the kids during your stay we have put together a selection of our favourite places. Swanage and Purbeck Steam Railway There is something undeniably magical about steam trains and this one is particularly special. Having children who are obsessed with trains means we have seen a few…

November in Dorset

With November being one of those quieter months to ponder upon before the festive season begins, we are all taking the time for home and some self improvement. I have enrolled on the Basic Bread (18th) at The Panary – one of the multitude of craft baking courses at a family run, traditional water mill near Shaftesbury.  They offer 10%…