# The Springhead Trust, Shaftesbury, Dorset Large bunkhouse and cottages sleeping 47 for family get togethers, group holidays and wedding celebrations near Shaftesbury ## At a Glance - Sleeps 10 - 47 - 12 bedrooms - Dining for 60 ## Images - Total images stored: 29 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/06-0003rs_1.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_8919rs.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/001-IMG_0089rs.jpg (caption: View across the courtyard; alt: View across the courtyard) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Wedding 19 summer 2.jpg (caption: Rotunda area set up for wedding ceremony; alt: Rotunda area set up for wedding ceremony) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/25410001.jpg (caption: Courtyard offering al fresco dining; alt: Courtyard offering al fresco dining) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0200rs_1.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/121078845_3341362802629010_72661620336748804_o.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/hall way.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/7P7A5879.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Garden bedroom 1.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Wisteria room 1.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Flying room 1.jpg (caption: Historic House; alt: Historic House) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/7-IMG_3665.jpg (caption: Mill Room set up for Wedding; alt: Mill Room set up for Wedding) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A9611rs.jpg (caption: Summer borders; alt: Summer borders) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A9610rs.jpg (caption: View of rotunda across the lake; alt: View of rotunda across the lake) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A4315.jpg (caption: View across the vale; alt: View across the vale) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A5234_1_1.jpg - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0073ga.jpg (caption: Stable Block accommodation; alt: Stable Block accommodation) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A9668.jpg (caption: Double/Twin bedroom in mill building; alt: Double/Twin bedroom in mill building) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/7P7A6081ga.jpg (caption: The garden in winter; alt: The garden in winter) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0233ga.jpg (caption: Mill Room set up for a wedding; alt: Mill Room set up for a wedding) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Springhead_-6ga.jpg - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0056.jpg (caption: Outdoor Amphitheatre; alt: Outdoor Amphitheatre) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0061ga.jpg - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A5217ga.jpg (caption: View across the lake; alt: View across the lake) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0046ga.jpg (caption: Mill room set up for a wedding; alt: Mill room set up for a wedding) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A3982ga.jpg (caption: Early morning mist on the lake; alt: Early morning mist on the lake) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A4447ga.jpg - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A4872ga.jpg (caption: Autumn colours; alt: Autumn colours) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Sleeps up to 47 in three accommodation areas: The Stable and Fruit Store dormitories sleep up to 35 The Historic House has 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 people Mill Building sleeps 2 The Centre is suitable for a wide variety of groups including family gatherings and wedding parties, adult groups on retreats (yoga etc), youth groups and schools on educational and holiday trips. Its beautiful ornamental and wild gardens are situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to Fontmell Down, recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. People of all ages find it a relaxing and enriching place to visit. Springhead is a beautiful 7-acre estate in North Dorset on the borders of both Wiltshire and Somerset. Its stunning lakeside gardens are featured in the book "1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die" by Rae Spencer-Jones. When a group books the Centre, it has the exclusive use of the 7 acres of ornamental lakeside gardens and a choice of, or combination of, two styles of accommodation - Standard and Historic Extra: Standard includes the 18th Century Mill Buildings, stable block accommodation and Trust's lakeside gardens. In the main Mill Building, there are two good-sized reception rooms upstairs which overlook the lake and gardens. The larger room, the Mill Room, can seat up to 55 people and is ideal for workshops and presentations. The Garden Room offers comfortable wicker chairs and French doors leading onto the gardens. On the ground floor there is a professional kitchen and a large dining room that opens on to a picturesque courtyard, where guests can enjoy eating al fresco in summer. The Standard accommodation has bunk, single and twin bedrooms for up to 37 including an en suite twin bedroom in the Mill Building, which has disabled access and facilities. The Historic Extra accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms for up to an additional 10 guests in spacious rooms in the Historic House. Perfect, too, for smaller groups of up to 6. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** By arrangement - please enquire. - **Accessibility:** Accessible wheelchair access to the gardens. The Mill bedroom is accessible to wheelchair users and has an accessible en suite. - **Hot Tub:** None. - **WiFi:** Free WiFi. - **Kitchen:** Large professional kitchen, fully equipped to cater for up to 60. - **Dining Room:** A spacious dining area adjacent to the kitchen seats about 40; the larger Mill room upstairs seats up to 60 and is ideal for celebrations. - **Sitting Room:** Two large reception rooms on the first floor of the historic Mill overlook the lake and gardens. The House has a further sitting room. - **TV and Music Facilities:** None available. - **Bedrooms:** The dormitories sleep up to 37 in a mix of bunkbeds and single beds. The historic house has 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to a further 10 people. - **Linen:** Linen is provided but you will need to bring your own towels and toiletries. - **Bathrooms:** The dormitories all have shower rooms and toilets. The Mill toilets include an accessible toilet with baby change facilities. - **Outdoor:** Seven acres of grounds including lakeside gardens, orchard and picnic tables. Designated fire pit area can be set up on request. - **Parking:** Private car park for 40 cars. - **Smoking:** No smoking or vaping please. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Prices on request.  ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/springhead-trust-shaftesbury-dorset#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) > [Dorset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorset) > [Shaftesbury](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/shaftesbury) ### Address Address: Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0NU, GB Latitude: 50.951343879881 Longitude: -2.1819019317627 ### About The Area Springhead is located in the quintessential Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, approximately 4 miles south of the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 4 miles Shaftesbury. - **Shop:** 0.5 mile to local shop, 4 miles to supermarket, nearest organic farm shop 3 miles. - **Food and Drink:** Nearest Bistro Pub - The Fontmell, Fontmell Magna 0.5 mile.Nearest Family Pub The Cricketers, Iwerne Courtney 3 miles. - **Airport:** Bournemouth International approx 25 miles, takes 1 hour. - **Train:** Gillingham approx 6 miles, takes 25 minutes. - **Bus:** 0.5 mile. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Joanna Poole - Phone: +44 (0)1747 811 853 - Email: info@springheadtrust.org.uk - Website: https://www.springheadtrust.org.uk