Woodhayes Farm

Woodhayes

Proudly overlooking the Otter Valley and Honiton, in what Daniel Defoe once called "the finest landscape in the world", rises Woodhayes, an elegant listed Georgian farm house. Dating back to the 14th century, Woodhayes is steeped in history and has a fascinating literary connection. Noel's Page-Turner ancestors were first cousin and aunt to one of Britain's greatest writers, Jane Austen, who often frequented nearby Lyme Regis. The farm is located 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). East 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 antique furniture, luxurious beds with fine bed linen and walls adorned with original paintings (including full length family portraits) make this an impressive, yet comfortable home from home. Woodhayes has for the last 50 years been a dairy and livestock farm, concentrated on the rearing 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. Guests are encouraged to explore the one and a half acre garden and scenic walks on the farm in this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local attractions such as Dumpdon Hill, a Celtic hill fort and Luppitt Church are also worth a visit.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

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 clearly 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 organizations.

The Location

The Jurassic Coast (including the fossil hunter's paradise of Lyme Regis), East 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.