Groups & Celebrations

8- 56 guests in 5 lodges. Exclusive use. Only one group here at any one time Large indoor dining area and kitchen

Looking for somewhere special where your whole group can stay together?

At Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodges, you’ll have exclusive use of our hidden valley in the Quantock Hills. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, family reunion, hen weekend, sports tour, church retreat or organised holiday camp, you’ll have the entire site to yourselves.

✔ Exclusive use – no sharing with strangers

✔ Sleeps 8–56 guests across 5 lodges

✔ Large indoor dining and social space

✔ Campfire and BBQ area

✔ Stunning countryside setting

✔ Optional activities and catering recommendations

✔ Just 20 minutes from the M5 motoway

Create lasting memories with the people who matter most while enjoying the freedom, space and privacy that large groups rarely find elsewhere.

For guide pricing click here.

Family Celebrations in Somerset

Bring everyone together in one unforgettable location. Whether you’re celebrating a landmark birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding gathering or simply organising a long-overdue family reunion, Lydeard Farm offers a relaxed and private setting where everyone can stay, eat and socialise together.

Enjoy evenings around the campfire, outdoor BBQs, games on our large sports field and quality time away from the distractions of everyday life.

With accommodation for up to 56 guests and exclusive use included as standard, you’ll never need to worry about sharing your celebration with anyone else. Larger groups can even add camping or a marquee for extra space.

Remember regardless of your party size you have exclusive use of the bush camp and will be the only guests staying at Lydeard Farm. The larger your group size the more competitive nightly cost per person.
You are welcome to decorate the bush camp shelter and arrange the furniture to suit your needs.

Stag or Hen Parties in Somerset

Forget expensive city breaks and crowded hotels.

Celebrate with your closest friends in your own private countryside retreat. Share lodges, enjoy BBQs and campfires, organise activities on-site or in the local area and make the most of an entire venue reserved exclusively for your group.

Popular activities include:

Archery
Air rifle shooting
Team-building challenges
Paddleboarding
Cider tasting
Sea fishing
Clay pigeon shooting
Axe throwing

Our competitive group pricing means the more guests you bring, the lower the cost per person. Our largest lodge accommodating up to 14 guests.

Why not add a morning or afternoon of activities or archery and rifle shooting on the site with a 3rd party fully qualified instructor such as Steve Bedford. Or we will happily recommend other 3rd party providers for activities such as laser tag, clay pigeon shooting and axe throwing.

Sports Groups in Somerset

If you are looking for a base for your sports team whilst on a sports tour in Somerset we are close to the M5 and easily accessible to Taunton, Bridgwater, Minehead and the surrounding areas. Plus lots of practice space on our very own large grass pitch 'Wembley! Why not tell parents to bring along different food items and enjoy a BBQ within the large outdoor space. We can also accommodate golf groups playing locally at Enmore Park Golf Course, 2 miles away.

Holiday Camps in Somerset

Lydeard Farm welcomes bookings from organised groups looking to hold a holiday camp within our lodges or to come and camp.

Let us put together a custom quote with or without activities, self catered or catered the opportunities are endless. For more information on activities and catering please see our schools page.

For an example of a holiday camp held on the farm we invite you to watch the below video for Camp Bonas who host a camp with us every year.

Family & Friends Holidays in Somerset

Perhaps you enjoy the wide open space and peace and quiet on your holidays. If you are looking for an experience similar to a campsite or holiday park but where you can have the place to yourself, we are a perfect choice with a minimum of 8 guests in three bedrooms in one lodge.

Church Groups

We welcome Church groups from all over the Country, with ample indoor and outdoor space for your activities and social events. We can help with your rooming requirements and recommendations for things to do in the local area.

Walking/ Mountain Bike Holidays in Somerset

The Quantock Hills are right on our doorstop and there is access to a wide range of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads. We provide walking maps and secure bike storage where required.

Horse Riding Holidays in Somerset

Whether you are a group of friends or riding club looking for a getaway we have stables and grazing available at certain times throughout the year.

Facilities include;

Indoor horse walker.

A large outdoor arena.

Wash off area.

Secure tack storage.

Mucking out equipment.

Maps for riding.

Escort for some hacks - providing we have a horse in at the time.

Large fenced paddocks

There is fantastic hacking right on our doorstep with quiet country roads, bridleways and woodlands to add variation. Click here for more info on riding routes.

For more information on horse holidays in Somerset visit our horse holidays section on our FAQ.

Your communal space

Dining and socialising takes place in our cosy undercover Bush Camp Shelter complete with seating, wood burner and fully equipped kitchen. There is a projector screen and portable white board available for use, as well as a hand bell to notify meal times

Self catering involves the use of our fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, small microwave, fridge, freezer plus all the cooking equipment, crockery and utensils you will need during your stay.

For guide pricing click here.

Enquire now for availability and a bespoke quote

Why groups choose Lydeard Farm

Exclusive Use Guaranteed
You will always be the only group staying on site.
Everything in One Place
Accommodation, dining, social space, campfire area and outdoor activities all in one location.
Easy to Reach
Conveniently located near the M5 while feeling completely secluded in the Somerset countryside.
Flexible for Every Group
From 8 guests to 56 guests, we can tailor your stay to suit your requirements.
Outstanding Outdoor Setting
Nestled within the Quantock Hills, with plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the outdoors.