Corporate Retreats & Team Away Days in Somerset
Take your team somewhere different, get out of the office and into the countryside
At Lydeard Farm, your team can step away from the office and spend time together in a private countryside setting in the Quantock Hills.
With lodge accommodation for 8–56 guests, exclusive use of the site, communal facilities, outdoor space and activities nearby, Lydeard Farm gives teams the freedom to create a retreat around what they actually want to achieve.
Whether you’re planning a strategy weekend, team-building retreat, leadership getaway or simply want to give your team time to reconnect, you can make the whole stay your own.
Your team. Your own space
Forget the standard hotel conference room, anonymous bedrooms and scheduled coffee breaks.
At Lydeard Farm, your team has the space to work, relax, eat and socialise together.
You can structure the day around your own agenda and use the countryside to create a more relaxed environment for conversations, ideas and team-building. Explore our accommodation.
Team-building with a difference
Give your team the opportunity to do something together outside their normal working environment.
Depending on availability, activities can include:
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Archery
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Air rifle shooting
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Team games
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Outdoor challenges
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Bush Craft
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Walking
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Other activities available locally such as high ropes and raft building.
Why companies choose Lydeard Farm
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Exclusive use
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Your team can enjoy the site without sharing communal spaces with another group.
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Groups of 8–56
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Suitable for small teams, larger departments and whole-company retreats.
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Work and relax
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Combine focused sessions with outdoor activities and informal time together.
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Communal facilities
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Cook, eat and socialise together rather than disappearing into separate hotel rooms.
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Countryside setting
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A change of environment can provide a welcome break from the usual workplace.
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Limited phone reception and no wifi - perfect for switching off.
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Flexible approach
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Build the retreat around your objectives, your team and your timetable.
Eat together
Shared meals are an important part of a team retreat.
The Bush Camp provides a communal kitchen and dining space where your team can prepare and enjoy meals together.
You can organise your own food and catering arrangements, giving you flexibility over menus, timings and dietary requirements.
For larger groups or specific catering requirements, let us know when you enquire and we’ll discuss what’s possible.
From focused mornings to relaxed evenings
One of the advantages of an exclusive-use retreat is that your schedule doesn’t have to fit someone else’s timetable.
A typical day could look like:
8:00 — Breakfast together
Start the day with breakfast and an informal catch-up.
9:00 — Strategy session
Get everyone together to focus on the priorities for the day.
11:00 — Break & fresh air
Step outside, stretch your legs and take a break from the meeting room.
11:30 — Team session
Continue with planning, workshops or creative thinking.
13:00 — Lunch
Eat together and take some time away from work.
14:00 — Team activity
Try something different and get everyone involved.
17:00 — Free time
Relax, explore the countryside or simply enjoy the space.
19:00 — Dinner & evening together
BBQ, shared meal or an evening around the campfire.
Of course, your retreat can look completely different. The point is that you decide.
A countryside retreat that’s easy to reach
Lydeard Farm is surrounded by the countryside of the Quantock Hills, but it’s conveniently located for teams travelling from across the South West and beyond.
We’re approximately 20 minutes from the M5 and Taunton, with Taunton station providing rail connections.
That makes it possible to get away from the office without spending half the day travelling.
Rural enough to feel like a proper escape.
Accessible enough to make it practical.