# Lydeard Farm - Bush Camp and Lodges, Broomfield, Somerset Catered youth and school group venue near Taunton sleeping 56 with tailor made activity programmes ## At a Glance - Sleeps 12 - 56 - 12 bedrooms - Dining for 60 ## Images - Total images stored: 14 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - sea kayaking.jpg (caption: Sea kayaking; alt: Sea kayaking with Lydeard Farm) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - High Ropes.jpg (caption: High ropes and raft building centre nearby; alt: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre high ropes) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - air guns.jpg (caption: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre air guns; alt: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre air guns) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts Outdoor Centre Lodge Accommodation-small_0.jpg (caption: Wooden lodge accommodation at Lydeard Farm; alt: New wooden lodge accommodation at Lydeard Farm) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts Bush Camp view.jpg (caption: The Bush Camp shelter at Lydeard Farm; alt: The Bush Camp shelter at Lydeard Farm) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts wooden lodge accommodation bunkbeds April 2019 (2).jpg (caption: Bunk beds in lodges at Lydeard Farm; alt: Bunk beds in lodges at Lydeard Farm) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - archery.jpg (caption: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre archery; alt: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre archery) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - raft building.jpg (caption: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre raft-building; alt: Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre raft-building) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - caving.jpg (caption: Caving in the Mendips; alt: Caving in the Mendips with Lydeard Farm) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - coasteering.jpg (caption: Coasteering; alt: Coasteering with Lydeard Farm) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - beach trip.jpg (caption: Beach trips from Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre; alt: Beach trips from Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - bush craft and survival.jpg (caption: Bush craft and survival at Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre; alt: Bush craft and survival at Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Outposts residential centre - den building.jpg (caption: Den-building at Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre; alt: Den-building at Lydeard Farm outdoor residential centre) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lydeard-farm-bush-camp-and-lodges-broomfield-somerset-2025-09-26-12-56-45.jpg (caption: Learning Outside the Classroom (Site only) National Award) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/lydeard farm map.jpg (alt: Map of Lydeard Farm and The Bush Camp) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/BC Rental - Lodges Ground Plan 2021.jpg (alt: Bush Camp Lodge rooming plan) ## About The Property At Lydeard Farm we offer school and youth groups: – Residential accommodation – Exclusive use of the site – Sleeps up to 56 in wooden lodge accommodation from March until October – Self catering, or full catering can be provided to include breakfast, pack lunch and 2 course evening meal. Lots of outdoor space including large BBQ and Camp Fire – Large communal area ‘The Bush Camp’ for dining, indoor activities and evening entertainment – Team building programmes The Bush Camp is ideal for school and youth groups. Located at Lydeard Farm on the Quantock Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We believe in the power of learning outside the classroom to build confidence, resilience and communication skills, to name a few. There are numerous team-building tasks as well as an archery and an air gun range on site, with qualified instructors. The site is ideally placed for day visits to the Mendip Hills for caving and climbing as well as the Devon coastline for sea kayaking, stand-up-paddle boarding and coasteering. Within walking distance of a high ropes centre. Coach parking available. Event director provided, who will stay on site from arrival to departure and run your program. Risk assessments and insurance details are available upon request. We prouldy hold the LOtC badge (Site Only) he LOtC Quality Badge is the only scheme that recognises quality and effectiveness of risk management and is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. ## Additional Features - Leader Rooms - Risk Assessments - Presentation Aids - Outdoor Activities - Educational Focus ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** No pets permitted unless by prior arrangement. We have stock on the farm which must not be chased. - **Accessibility:** Please contact us with regards to disabled facilities. The site may not be suitable for everyone, but we do our upmost to cater for all needs. - **WiFi:** Mobile phone coverage is poor; reception only if you walk up the hill. No WiFi. (school, youth groups we allow the leader to access wifi at farmhouse) - **Kitchen:** The kitchen is within the Bush Camp Shelter with a 5-ring gas cooker/oven, microwave, fridge and small freezer with plenty of utensils, pans, KFS. - **Dining Room:** The dining room is large with a wood burner, plenty of tables and benches and space for larger groups (up to 60) to dine inside or out. - **Sitting Room:** The Bush Camp Shelter is spacious, rustic and embraces 'outdoor-indoor living' with space for games. - **TV and Music Facilities:** There is no TV. - **Games Room:** The Bush Camp Shelter is used as a games room. It is spacious, with seating and tables and canvas curtains that can be opened. - **Heating and Open Fires:** The Lodges have central heating and there is a wood burner in the Bush Camp Shelter. Outside, a large BBQ area with a fire pit. - **Bedrooms:** There are 5 lodges; 2 lodges have twin/double beds. The rest have bunkbeds ranging from 1-3 per room depending on size. - **Linen:** We provide base sheets on our mattresses. Please bring your own sleeping bag / duvet, pillow and towels. - **Bathrooms:** Each Lodge has: 2 basins, 2 showers and 2 toilets. One lodge has an accessible toilet and shower wet room. - **Children's Facilities:** Extremely child friendly; grass, space, play... There are ponds so parents must take responsibility. Bring cot if required. - **Outdoor:** Acres to roam. Space for games. An outside sheltered BBQ area with a place for an open fire and outdoor furniture. - **Swimming Pool:** No pool on site. The nearest indoor swimming pool is in Bridgwater or Taunton approximately 15-20 minutes drive. - **Parking:** There is on-site free private parking with a hard core road access. - **Smoking:** Strictly no smoking or vaping in any buildings. Sand buckets provided if smoking outside. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Self catered accommodation  from £40 inc VAT pppn. Based on 8 guests.  The larger the group the lower the nightly cost.  - - 25% deposit on booking. Balance required 4 weeks prior to arrival. - - Prices: - - 8-15 guests £42 per person per night.  - - 16-29 guests. £36 per person per night.  - - 30 -40 guests. £32 per person per night.  - - 41 -56 guests. £30 per night.  - - Discount for more than 3 nights.  - - We can also offer actitives on the farm such as archery and air rifle guns and laser tag with an instructor. Please ask for pricing.  - - Camping avaliable to increase capacity £25 per tent per night.  Or camping only (no lodges) £12.50 per head per night. (minium 20 guests)  ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/lydeard-farm-bush-camp-and-lodges-broomfield-somerset/youth#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Somerset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/somerset) > [Taunton](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/taunton) ### Address Address: Lydeard Farm, Broomfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2EG, GB Latitude: 51.0888337 Longitude: -3.1026808 ### About The Area Lydeard Farm, Broomfield on the Quantocks Hills in Somerset – an area of outstanding beauty. It is rural, ~20 mins from the nearest shop. Supermarkets do deliver. Easily accessible from the M5, J24 if approaching from the North, J25 if approaching from the South. 15-20 minutes from the motorway. Sat Nav will bring you direct to the property.  ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Equal distance between Taunton and Bridgwater. About 5 miles from M5 junction 24. - **Shop:** North Petherton (4 miles) - butcher and farm shop: Pynes of Somerset. Tesco Express and takeaways.Spaxton village store (4 miles).Bridgwater & Taunton (both 7 miles) - Large supermarkets & shops. - **Food and Drink:** The Swan, Kingston St Mary (3 miles).The Lamb, Spaxton (4 miles).The Rising Sun, West Bagborough (4 miles).A list will be provided. - **Airport:** Bristol airport - 32 miles away. - **Train:** Taunton station - 6 miles away. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Kieran Spottiswoode - Phone: +44 (0)7748 775 986 - Email: kieran@lydeardfarm.co.uk - Website: https://www.lydeardfarm.co.uk/