Church Group Accommodation & Christian Retreats in Somerset
A place to come together
Looking for somewhere peaceful for your next church weekend, Christian retreat or group getaway?
At Lydeard Farm, your church or faith group can enjoy exclusive use of a private countryside setting in the Quantock Hills. With lodge accommodation for 8–56 guests, communal facilities, outdoor space and plenty of room to spend time together, Lydeard Farm provides a flexible base for church weekends, retreats, youth groups, fellowship weekends and community gatherings.
Whether you’re planning a weekend of worship and reflection, a church social, a youth retreat or simply time away together, you can make the stay your own
Your group. Your space. Your weekend.
Having the whole site to yourselves means you can plan your weekend around your group rather than around the timetable of a hotel or conference centre.
Eat together, spend time outdoors, organise activities, hold group sessions or simply enjoy being together.
With your own accommodation and communal facilities, there’s space for both togetherness and quiet time.
Why church groups choose Lydeard Farm
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Exclusive use
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Your group can enjoy the accommodation and communal facilities without sharing the site with another group.
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Groups of 8–56, more capacity with camping.
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Suitable for smaller church groups, larger congregations and mixed-age groups.
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Communal facilities
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Cook, eat and socialise together in the Bush Camp.
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Outdoor space
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Plenty of room for games, activities, walks and informal gatherings.
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A peaceful setting - no wifi and little phone reception,
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Surrounded by the countryside of the Quantock Hills, with space to step away from everyday life.
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Flexible programmes
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You decide how to structure your weekend, from a busy programme of activities to a quieter retreat.
Space to worship, reflect and connect
A church weekend can be whatever your group needs it to be.
You might want to focus on worship, Bible study and prayer, give young people an opportunity to build friendships, or simply create time for members of your church to relax and get to know one another.
Lydeard Farm gives you the flexibility to organise your own programme.
Your weekend could include:
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Worship and group sessions
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Bible study and discussion
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Prayer and reflection
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Fellowship and social time
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Outdoor activities
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Group games
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Walking in the surrounding countryside
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BBQs and campfires
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Quiet time away from the everyday
The combination of communal space and countryside gives groups plenty of opportunities to spend time together while also finding their own space.
Bring your church community together
Church life isn’t only about what happens during a Sunday service.
A weekend away gives people time to talk, share meals, make new friendships and spend time together without the distractions of everyday life.
It’s particularly valuable for groups where different generations don’t always get the opportunity to mix.
At Lydeard Farm, you can create a weekend where everyone has a part to play.
Cook together. Eat together. Worship together. Explore together
Church youth groups
Lydeard Farm can also provide a flexible setting for youth groups and church-based young people’s activities.
With outdoor space, communal facilities and accommodation all together on one site, you can build a programme around your young people.
Activities can be combined with group sessions, meals and free time, giving leaders plenty of flexibility throughout the weekend.
If you’re bringing a youth group, we’d be happy to discuss your plans and help you understand what facilities and activities are available.
A retreat without the formal retreat-centre feel
Lydeard Farm is deliberately relaxed and informal.
You won’t be following a set timetable or sharing communal areas with lots of other groups.
Instead, you have the freedom to organise the weekend around your own church, your own programme and your own priorities.
It’s a place to slow down, reconnect and spend time together.
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