Accommodation
B&Bs/self-catering
Acorn Cabin self-catering – On the outskirts of the small village of Linton, just 2 miles from the Pottery. (Linton also hosts The Alma Pub, good food and local ale!) Contact Lesley by e-mail or mobile: lesleysumner135@btinternet.com or 07484146999
Self-catering – The Old Workshop in Redmarley d’Abitot:
The Game Larders in Ross-on-Wye:
Airbnb in Ruardean, Forest of Dean: double room in a cottage
Wharton Farm B&B +44 (0) 1989 750255 Close to Wobage and recommended by previous course participants
Church Corner B&B Much Marcle. HR8 2LY. +44 (0)1531 660649 or mobile: 07906306949. http://www.muchmarclebandb.co.uk/
Broome Farm B&B +44 (0) 1989 562824 www.broomefarmhouse.co.uk
Hooks Barn Self-catering 07944962438 www.hooksbarn.weebly.com
Sunnymount Hotel +44 (0) 1989 563880
The Olde House, Upton Bishop. Self-catering – contact Jane Fray +44 (0) 1989 780383 www.oldehouse.com. A walk away from the pottery, sleeps six, cost effective for a larger group workshop.
CAMPING:
Broadmeadow Caravan Park – Tel. 01989 768076 www.broadmeadow.info
Welsh Bicknor Youth Hostel – Near Goodrich. HR9 6JJ. Tel 01594 860300 Reception open 0800-1000hrs and 1700-2200hrs. www.YHA.org.uk
It’s 9 miles from the Pottery, a 20 minute drive. Recommended if you’re on a budget, 3 star former Victorian rectory, set in 25acres of relaxed riverside grounds with spendid views of the Royal Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat Rock. It has camping and self-catering facilities. The hostel is open to non-members.
Camping at Wobage Pottery: VERY basic camping pitches or camper vans parked here at Wobage are charged at £10 per pitch per night, or £12 if you need electric. There is plenty of space in surrounding gardens and orchard, however we can only offer loos and basin, hot water but presently no shower. If you would like to book a camping pitch in the grounds of the Workshops, please contact Ben Casson: cassonben9@gmail.com