Travel & Accommodation

Travel Note

Travelling from Dorchester

From Dorchester take the A35 Dorchester to Bridport road. As you are about to enter the village of Winterbourne Abbas take the small road to the left signposted Abbotsbury, Portesham and Winterbourne Steepleton. At the end of this very short road turn right and then immediately left. Continue along this road for 2 miles and take the second right signposted Gorwell. Abbotsbury is signposted straight on. Continue along this road for a mile and then take the first turning on the right at a small grass triangle but which is not signposted. When you are on this road continue over the cattle grid and on for one mile past the dairy and through the wood. The first building you will see on the right is the barn with a car parking area in front of the building.

Travel Note

Travelling from Bridport

From Bridport take the A35 to Dorchester. On reaching the village of Winterbourne Abbas turn right opposite the garage on the left signposted to Martinstown Portesham and Abbotsbury. Continue for approx. 300m and turn right signposted to Abbotsbury and Portesham. Continue along this road for 2 miles and take the second right signposted Gorwell. Abbotsbury is signposted straight on. Continue along this road for a mile and then take the first turning on the right at a small grass triangle but which is not signposted. When you are on this road continue over the cattle grid and on for one mile past the dairy and through the wood. You will then see the Barn on the right.

Travel Note

Travelling from Weymouth

From Weymouth take the B3157 to Portesham Abbotsbury And Bridport. In Portesham village turn right at the Kings Arms into the main village. Continue through the village and up the hill towards Winterbourne Abbas. After leaving the village at the top of the hill take the first left turn signposted to Gorwell. Continue along this road for a mile and then take the first turning on the right at a small grass triangle but which is not signposted. When you are on this road continue over the cattle grid and on for one mile past the dairy and through the wood. You will then reach Gorwell Barn.

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Travelling from Abbotsbury

Take the small road opposite The Old Bakehouse bread shop in the centre of Abbotsbury. This will take you along Back Street and then into the open countryside. Continue up the hill for approximately one mile and then when you reach the top of the hill take the small turning on the left, which is by a grass triangle. Continue along the farm road until you reach the barn. Please follow these directions rather than a GPS as some systems are sending drivers the wrong way and may try to take you along ancient tracks and rights of way to Gorwell for the last 2 miles rather than the correct highway route

House Or Rental

Gorwell Farm Cottages (on-site accommodation)

There are six on-site cottages available for renting at Gorwell Farm. The wedding party has three of these booked currently (Bride Cottage, Spindle Cottage and Granary Cottage), but the other three are available to rent.

House Or Rental

Gorwell Farm Campsite: FREE

As part of the wedding package we can offer free, on-site camping to all guests. The campsite includes showers and toilets, but guests would need to provide their own tents.

Hotel

Premier Inn Dorchester

In the heart of Thomas Hardy country, close to Weymouth and the mysterious Cerne Abbas Giant...

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The Kings Arms

Country pub with comfortable soft furnishings, a locally sourced menu and no less than 3 log fires.

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Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront

A 2-minute walk from the beach and less than a mile from Weymouth rail station.

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East Farm House

East Farmhouse offers the chance of a warm and friendly welcome in a very unique country setting. The house holds all the Rustic Charm of a 17th Century Dorset Longhouse, with it's squeaky floors and old beams and a flourish of tumbling creeper climbing all over the front of the house. We have also installed colour television into each room and added the benefit of Tea and Coffee making facilities for each of the three charming rooms we now have to offer.

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The Abbey House

Abbey House has much to recommend it, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in Britain. But what really makes us special is the atmosphere which is that of a relaxed country house. Enjoy the freedom, enjoy the comfort and let us look after you. We have ample car parking facilities and all our rooms have digital, flat screen TV, radio, hair dryer and hospitality tray.

Hotel

wheelwrights cottage dorset

Bed and Breakfast in a thatched cottage on the Jurassic Coast.

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Weyline Taxis: 01305 777 777

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Fleetline Taxis: 01305 777333

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Weymouth Cars: 01305 782222

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A-Line Taxis (Dorchester): 01305264747

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Dorchester Taxi: 01305 251097

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