Geoff's Meadow

Description

Court House and the old farm has been occupied for more that 4500 years. It was a place chosen by the beaker people who lived there at the same time as they were building Stonehenge. There is a Bronze Age Burial site on the land. The old Court House is 400 years old and grade 2 star listed and it is said to have replaced an older Court or Manor house.

Geoff Kemp died from a cancer related illness in February 2017. His lifelong partner, with the support of Geoff's family and friends, decided that he would like others to enjoy the beautiful gardens and farmland around the house that they shared and loved for many years. The two acre field, to the west of Court House, is now known as 'Geoff's Meadow' where many trees and wild flowers have been planted in memory of loved ones. It is a place of peace and quiet where those who need a little solitude can go and rest a while.

Court House is now the home of the Geranium Trust, welcoming several thousands of friends to come for weekly tea parties, luncheons and Sunday Roast Dinners. It is open every day of the year and welcomes anyone who needs a friend. If they need a quiet time alone they go into Geoff’s Meadow. It’s a very special place loved by locals and many visitors from far and wide. In summer there are many wild flowers, flowering trees, butterflies and birds. "We have around 20 to 30 visitors each day, many come every day to sit quietly. Some come to cry. If we see someone who needs a friend we will make them a tray of tea, or a mug of coffee."

Geoff’s Meadow is open at all times, but it is preferable if guests come between the hours of 9 am to 8 pm in the summer months and 9 am until 4 pm in the winter

Location

Court House, Court Lane, Stoford YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 9UA, United Kingdom

Directions

Grid reference: ST 56394 13565
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By car: Half a mile from A37 Yeovil to Dorchester Road. 3 miles from the centre of Yeovil. 5 miles from Sherborne.
By public transport (rail/bus): Yeovil Junction Station 10 to 15 mins walk Bus 68 from Yeovil 5 mins walk.
On foot: 3 miles walk public footpath across hills and farmland from Yeovil brings you right to Court House

Facilities

Geoff’s Meadow is grassland. It is fairly level. There are no steps but the lower part slopes gently to the bottom.

Usually the Barn is open with toilet facilities. There is a threshold at the main door but most people with walking problems seem to manage this. There are no special disabled Toilets.

Refreshments - a cup of tea or coffee (no charge) can usually be provided if there is someone around.
B&B is available in the converted barn and there is a holiday cottage.
It is suitable for quiet days for individuals or groups.

Hospitaller availability: Most of the time.

Hospitaller/Contact Person

Terence Paul Palfrey,
Court House
Court Lane
Stoford
Yeovil
BA22 9UA

Tel: 01935 429096

Email:

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