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Venues and Accommodation

The S.E.E.D. Institute runs courses from several venues: Godalming in Surrey, Stour Row in Dorset, Binfield in Berkshire and Queen Camel in Somerset.

Please note that our Tutors will travel to any suitable location in the UK or abroad, to teach 12+ students. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Details of accommodation near our training venues can be found at the end of this page.

Surrey Venue

Website: https://surreyholistic.com/

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Directions

The address is: The Barn, Wiggins Yard, Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1HL.

From the station (walking): With the station behind you, walk down to your left down the road towards the Vet in front of you. Walk along the path on the left of the vet coming out onto a road. Walk past the church and along the path to the right of the church between a wall and the graveyard. Come out onto a road with a playground on your left. Walk through the car park and diagonally opposite where the playing fields are, there is a path to the right of the fields – walk along this path and you come out into a courtyard – Surrey Holistic is directly in front of you in the Barn.

From Waitrose: Walk up Bridge Street toward Godalming High Street. On the right hand side you will see a fruit and veg seller. Immediately before the grocers is Wiggins Yard Lane. Walk down Wiggins Yard and you will see the Centre in The Barn on the left.

From Godalming High Street: Walk down Godalming High Street away from the Pepper Pot and toward the Sun pub. At the end of the High Street where the road forks, head down Bridge Street, which is on your left. On the left hand side you will see a fruit and veg seller. Immediately after the grocers is Wiggins Yard Lane. Walk down Wiggins Yard and you will see the Centre in The Barn on the left.

If you use What3Words, Surrey Holistic is: deck.band.grace

By Rail

Godalming is situated 5.5 miles south west of Guildford and has two rai lway stations (Godalming and Farncombe) on the SW Trains service between London (Waterloo) and Portsmouth Harbour. London (Waterloo) is approximately 40-minutes away.

The closest staion to the venue is Godalming which is a 9 min walk.

From London Waterloo, change at Woking. It is then 4 stops to Godalming.

If travelling by train, it is often possible (after the first morning) to arrange lifts to the station with other students. Similar possibilities might arise with lifts to your B & B accommodation.

By Road

Godalming is easily accessible by road being close to the A3 London to Portsmouth trunk road. M25 is not far away and accessed via the A3.

Taxis

Farcombe Cars: 01483 313231

CarX: 01483 492293

FM Cars Godalming: 01483 666000

Airports

Good links to both London Gatwick and London Heathrow Airports which are both roughly 30 miles away.

Dorset Venue

Website: https://stourrowvillage.org/stour-row-village-hall/

Directions

The address is: Stour Row Village Hall, Dover Street, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0QG

Take the turning off the A30, opposite The Kings Arms and travel approx. one and a half miles until you reach a T-Junction, opposite a long concrete private drive. Turn left at T-junction. Stour Row Hall is a few yards on the left (looks like a small church).

If you use What3Words Stour Row Hall is: start.overcomes.pointed

By Rail

Nearest rail station is Gillingham (approx. 5 miles) which is served by services from London (Waterloo) Service interval is approximately hourly. Twenty minutes journey east from Gillingham is Salisbury where passengers can change for trains to Bristol, Cardiff and Swindon then on to Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton.

If travelling by train, it is often possible (after the first morning) to arrange lifts to the station with other students. Similar possibilities might arise with lifts to your B&B accommodation.

Somerset Venue

Website: https://www.oldschoolqueencamel.org.uk/

Directions

The address is: The Old School, Queen Camel, BA22 7NH

The postcode takes you to the middle of the village - the Old School is at the A303 (north) end of the village directly opposite the church. Coming from the north, the car park is immediately on the right just after the road bears left and narrows to go across the bridge. Drive in through the metal gates and park; the venue is through the entrance on the left hand side of the building.

Coming from the south, immediately after the road bends to the left by the church, the car park is on your left just before the road narrows to go over the bridge.

If you use What3Words the venue carpark is: barmaid.professes.librarian.

By Rail

Local train stations: Castle Cary, Sherborne, Yeovil Pen Mill.

If travelling by train, it is often possible (after the first morning) to arrange lifts to the station with other students. Similar possibilities might arise with lifts to your B & B accommodation.

Taxis: Craig’s Taxi: 07563 612473 (Castle Cary)

Binfield Venue

Directions

The address is: 42 Knox Green, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42 4BZ

In KNOX GREEN, take the FIRST LEFT, then FIRST RIGHT, Number 42 is the VERY LAST HOUSE ON THE RIGHT, tucked away in the corner.

If you use What3Words the venue address is: strong.bronze.cheek.

If travelling by train, it is often possible (after the first morning) to arrange lifts with other students to/from the station. Similar possibilities might arise with lifts to your B&B accommodation.

Accommodation

The accommodation suggestions below are offered in good faith amidst changing circumstances. Let us know if details have altered, or you are not happy with the accommodation and we will amend the list. If you need transport to and from your accommodation on Course-days, other Students will often provide it if they are staying nearby; it is always worth asking.

Prices were last checked in 2025.

Surrey:

Air B&B https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1359179183354827812 15 min walk to venue
Free parking
£68 5* Rated Guest Favourite
Double Room with ensuite
Free cancellation
The Princess Royal. Guildford Road, Runfold, Farnham. GU10 1NX Tel: 01252 782243
www.theprincess royal.co.uk
6.9 miles to Godalming £75 Includes breakfast
Asperion Hotel. 73, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7PF Tel: 01483 579299
www.asperionhotels.com
3.6 miles to Godalming £59 Single, ensuite (breakfast extra)
The Inn on the Lake, Ockford Road, Godalming, Surry. GU7 1RH Tel: 01483 419997.
www.innkeeperscollection.co.uk
20 min walk or 7 min taxi ride £77 Breakfast extra
The Rose & Crown, 4, Mill Lane, Godalming. GU7 1HF Tel: 01483 421888.
www.roseandcrownbar.co.uk
7 min walk to venue B&B from £81.00 for a double room Can book room only
The Kings Arms & Royal, 22-25 High Street, Godalming. GU7 1EB Tel: 01483 421545
www.kingsarmsandroyal.co.uk
3 min walk to venue Pub with range of rooms: £89 per night £94 incl. breakfast

Somerset:

1 Bedroom Annex, Barn End, West Camel, Somerset, BA22 7QB www.booking.com
www.airbnb.co.uk
5 minute drive to venue £99 per night Entire apartment with countryside views
Mildmay Arms, High St, Queen Camel, Yeovil BA22 7NJ Tel: 01935 850456
E-mail: mildmayarms@yahoo.com
1 minute walk to venue £83 per night Includes continental breakfast
The Walnut Tree, Fore St, West Camel, Yeovil BA22 7QW Tel: 01935 851292
E-mail: thewalnuttreeyeovil@dndco.uk
5 minute drive to venue £69 per night Free cancellation. Includes breakfast

Binfield:

The Admiral Cunningham Hotel. Priestwood Ct. Road, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 1TU 0202 3027 6614 7 minute drive to venue £50 per night Includes breakfast
Studio One Bedroom with En-Suite and Kitchenette. 12 Stonechat Croft, Easthampstead, Bracknell, RG12 8EZ www.booking.com £67 per night

Dorset:

June Watkins, Lawn Cottage, Stour Row, Shaftesbury. Dorset, SP7 0QF Tel: 01747 838719
E-mail: june.watkins@gmail.com
www.lawncottagedorset.co.uk
Next door but one to Stour Row venue Contact June for current prices Single/Ensuite
Full English breakfast available
Gable Cottage, The Common, East Stour, Nr Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5NB Tel: 01747 838 491
E-mail: info@dorsetcottagebandb.co.uk
www.dorsetcottagebandb.co.uk
5 mins drive to Stour Row venue £55 King size/Ensuite, £60 with full English breakfast
Kings Arms Tel: 01747 838325
www.kingsarmseaststour.com/page/Rooms
5 mins drive to Stour Row venue From £65 Single/Ensuite
Includes full English breakfast
The Snug at Caphays, Caundle Marsh, DT9 5LX Tel Kay: 07846 572848
thesnugatcaphays.co.uk
25 mins drive to Stour Row venue
11 mins to OnetoOne Venue in Milborne Port
From £70 per night Self-contained with kitchenette in a beautiful setting
The Plume of Feathers, Ensuite B&B, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN Tel: 01935 389709
www.theplumesherborne.co.uk
9 mins drive to Milborne Port venue
26 mins drive to Stour Row venue
From £90 per night Includes breakfast
Airbnb https://abnb.me/FTcr2HCqeHb Contact Sophie for prices Cosy room in welcoming countryside cottage
Kingsize bed, large TV, well stocked hospitality tray