The Independent Traveller: Big Six Luxury Farm Stays
“More than just your average farmhouse, this B&B is a boutique option…” Read our review in The Independent in full.
October in Dorset
With riotous colour and warm afternoon sunshine, the crowds have died down and the farm is enjoying a post-harvest lull. We are all about Autumn colours this month and the best places to see them. For some unexpected Autumn colours, Abbotsbury sub-tropical gardens’ Enchanted Illuminations is running for an extra week this year 15th October to…
Launceston Farm at Meatopia
So it took us time to pluck up the courage but Jimi and I made the trip to the big city for one of our smokiest dates to date. Meatopia is a call to arms for anyone who loves meat; butchers, chefs, farmers, artisans. This giant BBQ meat feast – everything is cooked over wood or charcoal…
September in Dorset and around
The best thing about September in Dorset is that it still feels like Summer. We have already been blessed with some beautiful days and we are not ready to light the fire just yet… The largest on-water Boat Show in the UK is happening in Southampton (11th-20th) where you can see 1000’s of boats of all…
August in Dorset and around
If you can’t get to Camp Bestival (1st-2nd) this year – it’s just 40 minutes down the road! – we heartily recommend the Great Dorset Chilli Festival (1st-2nd). This “chilli fiesta” is in its fifth year and offers enthusiasts everything from the best of spicy street food to the infamous chilli-eating competition… The Purbeck Film Festival…
July events in Dorset and around
With 1st July set to be the hottest day of the year so far, we are heading seaward. Learn how to “Glam your Clam” this month at the Dorset Seafood Festival (11th-12th) in Weymouth harbour where the treasures from our coastal waters will be on offer for you to try. If lazing in the sun is on the…
June events in Dorset and Wiltshire
Aside from my birthday (!!), there are many wonderful, beautiful goings on this month and we don’t have to go more than five miles from the farm for any of them… Easing into this weekend with Sarpenela’s Summer Celebration Day on Sunday 7th – try a hatha yoga workshop in the Healing Zone or some reflexology in…
Please vote for us!
We have been nominated by the lovely chaps at Alistair Sawdays for a Dorset Cereals B&B Award. Anyone who casts their vote for us is in with the chance to win some lovely Dorset Cereals gooies. Good luck!
May at Launceston Farm and around…
As the Spring calving comes to an end, May is the lull month on the farm. Everything is at its greenest and most vibrant so it’s a beautiful time to visit. As if that wasn’t enough to take in, May is jam packed with amazing stuff to do in Dorset and Wiltshire kicking off this…
Sarah’s prize winning marmalade
So having just knocked up a fresh batch and collapsed into marmalade induced rapture I thought it was only fair to share… You will need: 6 Seville oranges (this is the most important bit) 1 unwaxed lemon 1 unwaxed regular orange 3kg castor sugar 7pints water. Halve the fruit and remove the pips. Chop in…