We are located conveniently close to the M5 Exeter and A30 highways, North Devon and Cornwall, being just 18 miles from Bideford and Okehampton, 12 miles from the town of Bude on the Cornish coast, 13 miles from Launceston and 6 miles from Holsworthy. Bristol, Exeter and Newquay airports are within easy driving distance with flight links from London and car hire facilities.

In addition to that which we offer our students there is hotel accommodation in the bustling market town of Holsworthy, and our nearest pub is 1.5 miles away, shop/garage 3 miles and farm shop 2.5miles. The Rydon Inn, on the A3072 Bude road, offers quality dining  and at the same time you can view and purchase several of Zoe's latest woodcarvings in her ongoing exhibition in the restaurant.

Local Attractions

The hamlet of South Wonford is situated in the heart of rural Devon, surrounded by peaceful unspoilt countryside.  The beautiful North Devon coastline, the ancient port of Bideford, market town of Holsworthy, Appledore, Clovelly and Hartland are all within easy reach, as are the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches of north Cornwall.

Other attractions are the R.H.S Gardens at Rosemoor, Tapeley House, Castle Drogo, the Tamar Lakes and Otter Sanctuary, as well as the wild beauty of Exmoor, Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. Boscastle, Tintagel, Padstow with Rick Stein's restaurant and the Eden project are within comfortable driving distance. Recently opened in Plymouth is a large shopping centre, more locally there is Atlantic Village at Bideford.

There is lovely coastal walking  and rambling with most of the local Cornish beaches being dog-friendly or with areas allowed for dogs. Both Bude and Widemouth beaches are sandy with rockpools and excellent for surfing. For cyclists, safe cycling along the Tarka trail is within easy reach, and there are local wooded areas open to the public for bird watching. Archery and horse riding are available nearby, as are coarse, trout and fly fishing facilities, and with water sports on the Tamar and Roadford Lakes ... everything for an enjoyable holiday whether or not you are on a woodcarving course.

We are currently restoring the hedges and planting trees in our 4.5 acre meadowland to provide a tranquil haven for visiting birds and wildlife, including Phil, our colourful resident pheasant.  Amongst the species we have planted are alder, willow, red oak, hazel and spindle, some of which we are now harvesting and using for our woodcarving courses and own work. Bantams and chickens roam freely and we can often supply our visitors with our freerange eggs.

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