Background and History

Woodhayes Farm dates back to the 14th century. The farm is located in the parish of Luppitt on the edge of the Black Down Hills just below Dumpdon Hill, an Iron Age hill fort and is also located close to the Jurassic Coast (including the fossil hunter's paradise of Lyme Regis). Woodhayes has for the last 50 years been a dairy and livestock farm, specializing in the rearing of beef and lamb. It was originally a producer of apples and cider and there are new plans to re-introduce Devon apple orchards to the fields in which these orchards once prospered. South Devon and Dorset are on the doorstep as is Honiton, the 'antique capital' of the South West with its bi-annual arts and music festival and the world's premier collection of Honiton lace.
The listed 19th century farm buildings have been undergoing gradual conversion from agricultural use to modern office and holiday let accommodation using traditional materials and methods to keep the authentic character of these buildings.  
 
The bed and breakfast accommodation is run by Mrs Noel Page-Turner and further details can be found on the B&B page. Christy and Noel are passionate about good food and they delight in sharing delicious four course meals, featuring the finest home grown vegetables and local meat and fish, with their guests. Active members of the local community, they enjoy entertaining and meeting people from all walks of life. Noel can often be found mowing, planting trees, pruning the topiary and he also spends a lot of time involved with voluntary organisations.  
       

This project is part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development 2007-2013: Europe investing in rural areas.
The project is being delivered through the South West of England Regional Development Agency, with Defra as the Managing Authority.