Hospitality
We welcome individuals and groups as day guests as well as individuals and groups who come to stay with us, both on a catered and self-catered basis. Guests are very welcome between Tuesday mornings and Sunday afternoons. We are closed to guests from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Our Accommodation
Here is information about all our very comfortable accommodation. Click the button below to see information about room types in each House
Leo Guest House
Bernard House
Juniper House
Shepherds Hut and Dedicated Disabled Room
Here is our beautiful cosy Shepherds Hut located in one of our fields. Next door is a composting toilet and it's a short walk to the main buildings to take a shower.
On the left is a photo of our dedicated disabled room in Francis House with an ensuite shower, washbasin and toilet.
On the right is a ramp leading to the Francis House entrance. There are ramps in all parts of the Friary and ground floor rooms for those who need to avoid stairs.
Pustinia and Recreation Room
You can book the peace, solitude and comfort of our Pustinia that was beautifully built by Jonathan a Community member. please note there is no electricity. You can hire the Recreation Room for meetings and get togethers.
How to get to us
Arriving by TrainThe nearest stations are Yetminster (request stop) from Bristol; or Sherborne from London Waterloo. We can collect you from these stations if you let us know (we ask for a £6 donation to cover the cost of petrol). Arriving by carThe best way to reach Hilfield is the following: From Yeovil Take A37 Yeovil to Dorchester road. After approximately 8 miles turn left at Wardon Hill (Signposted Batcombe, Minterne Magna). At the T Junction turn right. Travel approximately 2.5 miles take second turn on the left. The friary is at the bottom of the lane. From Dorchester take the A 37 Dorchester to Yeovil Road After approximately 9 miles at Wardon Hill turn right (signposted Batcombe, Minterne Magna). At the T junction turn right. Travel approximately 2.5 miles take the second turn on the left. The friary is at the bottom of the lane.