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The Old Kennels
Situated on the Devon Somerset border, in the heart of the Blackdown Hills close to Dunkeswell Airfield, we offer a quiet rural retreat, where you can learn or improve skills in a variety of traditional arts and crafts.
The Old Kennels is a flint barn, originally being part of the Stentwood Estate built by Squire Eccles in the 1890s. Classes are held in the garden room, studio or on the lawn, as is appropriate to the class and the weather.
At the turn of this century, The Old Kennels is home to our sheep, cats, wild ducks and breeding herd of Alpacas (who are kept solely for their fibre).
We hope you will enjoy the serenity of our surroundings and our programme of events.
Our classes are tutored by local, national and international professional craftspeople and are designed to be attended either as a single day, or to interact with other days, to allow you continuity and further development, if you so wish.
Should you require overnight accommodation, we offer B&B in the comfortable loft above our studio, or there are a selection of pub, hotel, bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation all within a few minutes drive.
If you decide to extend your stay, the Blackdown Hills offer a wide range of attractions, including excellent dining, many varied air activities, motor and water sports, fishing, walking, cycling, the Jurassic coastline and the beautiful Blackdown Hills themselves.
Opening Times
Open All Year
2007 - Opening 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
2008 - Opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | from £28.00 to £120.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Follow the main road through the village of Dunkeswell and across the airfield. After half a mile take the first right, and follow the lane to the bottom of the hill. Take the road on the left before you reach the gravel at the bottom.
Public Transport Directions
We completely support car free days out and if we can help you lift share, or work in with public transport we will.
You can get to the Blackdowns by train to Honiton (Waterloo line), and bus from all surrounding places. We have good bus routes and the service passes the top of our drive.
If you are holidaying here bring your bikes, cycling here is great!
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2007
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
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