Swaynes Firs Farm

Grimsdyke, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5RF
Telephone: 01725 519240

USEFUL INFORMATION:

OPEN: All year except over Christmas and New Year.
CHILDREN: All ages welcome
CREDIT CARDS: None taken
EVENING MEALS: None, but many pubs in the area.
FACILITIES: One Family room, two twin rooms.

Swaynes Firs Farm is a small but active farm with beef cattle in the paddocks, together with a wide range of poultry, geese, peacocks, hens, Silkie Bantams and ornamental ducks. We share our lawns with strutting peacocks,geese and our hens. The ornamental ducks can be viewed from the dining room. It is quite entertaining to see the ducks cavorting whilst enjoying your breakfast. We also feed and encourage the wild birds that live on and around our property, they are always a joy to watch.

Swaynes Firs Farm, Salisbury, Area

The farm is 11 acres in total. The house was built in 1926. Arthur Shering bought Swaynes Firs in 1972 and has since then been developing the small farm into a haven for birds and humans alike. The bed and breakfast has been operating since May 1982. To those with an interest in the past Swaynes Firs is fascinating because The Grimsditch runs through the farm and is thought to have been constructed in the Bronze Age (1000 BC to 500BC) for farming purposes and as a tribal Celtic boundary ditch. It is also locally known as the Grims Dyke or Devils Ditch.

Swaynes Firs Farm, Salisbury, Area

We are at most 15 min. away from Salisbury, close enough to be easily accessible, but yet far enough into the country to get away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Set 100 meters off the road, there is ample safe parking.

THE AREA:

We are 7 miles from Salisbury (about 10-15min journey) into the countryside. We are close enough to be easily accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle of Salisbury. There are many Heritage Sites in the area. Amongst the most popular is Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and Wilton House. Bath, Portsmouth and Bournemouth are all about 1 to 1½ hours away, with Thomas Hardy country only a few miles away in Dorset. We are very close to Wilton, Salisbury Racecourse and Odstock.

We have very good pubs in the area. Whether you require a child-friendly establishment, a traditional English pub, or something special, it is all within easy reach distance.

RATES:

Swaynes Firs Farm, Salisbury, Bedroom

All rates are per room and includes a full breakfast

Twin/Double Room £50 - £50
Family Room £70
Single Room £35.00

Payment: We regret that we do not have the facility to accept credit cards. We accept cash or travellers cheques, or cheques drawn on an English bank with a cheque guarantee card.

FACILITIES:

Family room/ Double room:
This room looks out onto the duckponds with lovely views. It has a double bed, twin bunk beds, and also a portable cot that can be made up. It is ensuite with a shower, washbasin and toilet. It has a remote control colour television, coffee and tea making facilities, radio-clock alarm and hairdryer. The room has double glazing windows and is centrally heated.

Twin room - upstairs.
This room looks out onto the fields with very good views. Relax in the baywindow looking out onto the birds feeding. It consists of two single beds, and is ensuite with shower, toilet and washbasin. It has a remote control colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, radio-clock alarm and hairdryer. The room has double glazing windows and is centrally heated.

Twin room - downstairs.
This room is easily accessible with no stairs to climb. It has a lovely baywindow with comfortable chairs to relax in. It looks out onto the lawn and summerhouse. It consists of two single beds, and is ensuite with shower, toilet and washbasin. It has a remote control colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, radio-clock alarm and hairdryer. The room has double glazing windows and is centrally heated.

Summerhouse:
We open our summerhouse for our guest's enjoyment during summer. Relax on the lawn and you will see our Peacocks and Bantams strutting about the lawns whilst the geese and hens hold court in the adjacent paddocks. Guests are welcome to walk along the paddocks to meet our animals, but children must be supervised at all times. Children are welcome to bring some bread to feed the poultry, it will be a worthwhile experience.

Breakfast:
Breakfast is normally served between 7.30 and 8.30 in the dining room.
Our menu consists of a large selection of cereals, muesli, yogurt, fresh or dried fruit, orange juice and a never ending supply of toast.
We cook a traditional English Breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon, sausage and tomato or mushrooms, or a Continental breakfast consisting of croissants and scones, or a variety of egg-dishes. Our eggs are our specialty, they are free range and freshly laid. Scrambled egg on toast, poached egg on toast, boiled egg or omelette. Whichever you prefer, you will not leave hungry.

Parking:
We have ample, secure parking available.

WHERE TO FIND US:

From Salisbury take the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road. Go through the village of Coombe Bissett (stay on the main road) and carry on for another 4 miles. We are situated on the left, we have green and gold Farmhouse B/B signs.

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