Quaint, characterful self-catering accommodation in Valley View Farm. The farm was built around 1600, but has had several later extensions, which include the Annexe (converted in August 2016). It’s a Grade II listed building in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, set in 8 acres. Just a few minutes from the sea at Lyme Regis and SW Coastal Path. Ideal for walkers.
A peaceful spot for relaxing and star gazing - no light pollution. A bridlepath runs past the farmhouse, which joins a network of footpaths. 40-minute walk to Lyme Regis along River Lim recommended.
Valley View Farm has a nature reserve and woodland area, which attracts a wide range of flora and fauna. It opened in July 2018, but is still in the early stages of development. The owner plans to install cameras, so that barn and annexe guests can view the wildlife from the comfort of the armchair, a la Spring Watch, and hopefully fit a canopy over the treehouse, so that there is the option to enjoy a night ‘on safari’ under the stars.
This is very much a ‘work in progress’. The owner hopes that guests will feel free to improve the camps, tunnels, hides, trails, etc. and make new ones. There are lots of fallen branches and plenty of dead vegetation to help with structures - the ideal place to hone your bushcraft skills! The owner also provides checklists/clipboards and encourages guests to see what they can spot. Help from keen naturalists and birdwatchers in adding to the list would be much appreciated, and give future guests the pleasure of ticking off sightings.
Proximity to coast and countryside. Have you always wanted to learn to paint the landscape, but just don't know where to start? Or perhaps you have some painting experience, but would like a bit of support and encouragement. Turn your holiday break into a unique creative experience.
Tailored tuition to paint the inspirational and stunning landscape around Lyme Regis. Painting both out in the landscape (weather permitting) or in a studio from sketches and photographs. The session will focus on what you would like to achieve and will be aimed at the level of experience that you have.
There is also a working pottery (The Pot Place) on the site. It is available for groups or individuals wishing to explore some basic hand-building modelling techniques and create a unique reminder of their holiday. The class is aimed at all levels and ages, but it would be helpful to know in advance what experience you have and what you hope to achieve from the session.
Various other 'practical skills' courses (mainly 3-hour sessions; £60pp, min 2 people, all materials included) are available and include Devon stone-wall building, pizza-oven construction, nest-box making, decorative compost heaps and 'garden building', bushcraft, foraging, and herbal remedies.
We also offer 1.5-hour fossil-hunting walks (£55 for up to 3 people; £15 per additional person).
All courses are by prior arrangement.
I provide some logs for your first fire in the woodburning stove. There are also large bags of logs in the boiler room. These can be purchased for £5.
Valley View Farm is a place of peace and tranquillity, set in beautiful scenery. Fresh sea air, invigorating walks and a wide range of healthy outdoor activities are on offer here.
