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The S.E.E.D. Institute

Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Diploma & Post-graduate/CPD Training

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Venues and Accommodation

The S.E.E.D. Institute runs courses at our two venues - Ash in Surrey and Stour Row in Dorset - and we also occasionally run courses in Binfield in Berkshire.

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://www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk/ash-centre/

40 miles South of London on the Surrey/Hampshire border. Easily accessible from Gatwick or Heathrow Airports and the M3 and A3. Good railway access.

Directions

From the M3, exit at Junction 4 onto the A331 towards Aldershot. Leave the A331 where it is signposted A323 and follow the signs to Ash. *At the next small roundabout ('Greyhound' public-house on corner), take the first exit onto the B3206 - signposted to Ash Vale. Proceed for 1.2 miles, passing under an arched bridge and, at the next small roundabout, take the third exit (right) into Ash Hill Road. Pass the 'Standard of England' public-house and car-park and turn into the next car-park, which is in front of a new brick building - 'The Ash Centre'. If the car park is full, continue up Ash Hill Road and, at the top of the small hill, there is another large car-park on the left.

From the A31, exit at the A331 towards Aldershot. Leave the A331 where it is signposted A323 to Ash (follow slip road and around large roundabout). Then follow directions from * above.

Our courses are usually held in the Meeting Rooms. There is an overflow car-park a little further up Ash Hill Road.

By Rail

Ash: from Aldershot, Guildford, Reading and Tonbridge - 0.8 miles from venue.

Ash Vale: from Alton/London Waterloo line, via Ascot - 1.2 miles from venue.

North Camp: from Reading/Guildford/Gatwick Airport - 1.4 miles from venue.

Farnborough: from London Waterloo via Woking (Woking-Heathrow Airport Rail-Air link) - 2.5 miles from venue.

If travelling by train, it is often possible to arrange lifts with other Students, or the Tutor, to the station - after the first morning.

Dorset Venue

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

Directions

From Salisbury Take the A36 towards Wilton then the A30 towards Shaftesbury. Pass through Shaftesbury staying on the A30 towards Yeovil. The Kings Arms is on your right before you reach East Stour. **Take the turning 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).

From Poole and Bournemouth Take the A350 north towards Shaftesbury. At Shaftesbury take the A30 towards Yeovil. The Kings Arms is on your right before you reach East Stour. Follow from ** above.

From Yeovil Take the A30 towards Shaftesbury. Pass through Sherborne, West Stour and East Stour staying on the A30.The Kings Arms is on your left before you reach Shaftesbury. Follow from ** above.

From Bath Take the A36 towards Warminster, then the A350 towards Shaftesbury. At Shaftesbury take the A30 towards Yeovil. The Kings Arms is on your right before you reach East Stour. Follow from ** above.

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.

Binfield Venue

We very occasionally run Courses in Binfield, Nr. Bracknell, Berkshire.

Directions to 42 Knox Green, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42 4BZ

FROM THE M4: A329(M) exit towards BRACKNELL Take the BINFIELD/WOKINGHAM exit (FIRST EXIT). At the end of the slip road, at the TRAFFIC LIGHTS, turn LEFT then follow from ** below.

FROM THE M3: Leave at JUNCTION 3, follow signs for BRACKNELL and the M4. You will be getting onto the A329 but leaving it very soon - at the slip road for WOKINGHAM and BINFIELD (and Ski Slope). At the ROUNDABOUT (at the bottom of the slip road), turn RIGHT towards BINFIELD then follow from ** below.

**At the ROUNDABOUT with the SHELL STATION, go STRAIGHT on. At TRAFFIC LIGHTS, turn LEFT. After ONE MILE, you will come to a MINI ROUNDABOUT: From this MINI ROUNDABOUT (centre of Binfield), which is at the INTERSECTION of TERRACE ROAD (B03018) and FOREST ROAD (B3034): Go NORTH, signposted THE WALTHAMS, with 'PHONE BOX on LEFT and CHINESE TAKEAWAY on RIGHT. Take the FIRST LEFT into KNOX GREEN In KNOX GREEN, take the FIRST LEFT, FIRST RIGHT, Number 42 is the VERY LAST HOUSE ON THE RIGHT, tucked away in the corner.

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 suggestions below, for Bed & Breakfast accommodation, 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 are only approximate and were last checked in 2019.

Surrey:

Park Lodge Guest House, 74 Park Road, Farnborough, GU14 6LU Tel: 01252 540651 www.parklodgeguesthouse.com Recommended by a Student who says that the number 41 bus goes from Park Road to Ash Wharf. The recommendation is to go early for breakfast as it gets busy! £53 - £63 incl. breakfast.
Travel Lodge, Victoria Road, Farnborough, GU14 7RQ Tel: 0871 9846423 New Travel Lodge recommended by students. £39.50 for a double room. 10-15 minutes drive from venue.
Christina Driscoll. Wisteria House, 5, The Ridings, Frimley, Surrey. GU16 9QZ. Tel: 01276 469706 Double room - own TV and bathroom. £45 per night (£50 incl. breakfast). 15 mins drive from venue. Transport service back and forth to the venue as well as to and from the station (fee negotiable).
Mr & Mrs Howard 103, Alexandra Road North Camp, Farnborough Tel: 01252 371978 It is basic but friendly and helpful and Mr Howard will often give lifts to the venue. They provide a packed lunch. £35 incl. breakfast. Free tea and coffee available. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue.
Robert Caddy, Elmgrove, 32 Elmgrove Rd, Farnborough (Opposite Farnborough Station) Tel: 01252 653446 £35 per night. Incl. breakfast. 15 minute drive from the venue. Highly recommended by a student
Mrs Louise Streek, 54 Netley St, North Camp, Farnborough, Hants. Tel: 01252 372451 All rooms £35 - £55 B&B per person per night tea/coffee in rooms some TV. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Ashbee Guest House, 102 Farnborough Rd, North Camp, Farnborough, Hants. Tel: 01252 663388 All rooms tea/coffee TV From £35 Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Airport Lounge, 110 Farnborough Rd, North Camp, Farnborough, Hants. Tel: 01252 692955
E-mail: info@airportlodge.co.uk
All rooms TV Tea/coffee from £42. Incl. continental breakfast. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Silverdale Hotel, 68 Alexandra Rd, North Camp, Farnborough, Hants. Tel: 01252 541891
E-mail: info@silverdale-guest-house.co.uk
£35 - £50 incl. continental breakfast. Tea/Coffee and TV in rooms. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Alexandra Hotel, 61 Alexandra Rd, North Camp, Farnborough Hants Tel: 01252 370361 TV. Tel, Tea/Coffee in rooms. £72 - £88. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Mrs Muir, 111 Peabody Rd, North Camp, Farnborough, Hants Tel: 07817 894661 1 Double B/B per person from £20 Approx. 2.5 miles from venue
Melford House Guest House, 17-19 Church Ave, Farnborough, Hants Mobile: 07920 153452 (Mr Willem) All rooms TV. tea/coffee . £65 - £78 per night incl. breakfast. Corporate rates for multiple nights. Mention The SEED Institute. Approx. 3 miles from venue
The Falcon Hotel, 68 Farnborough Road, Farnborough Tel: 01252 545378
E-mail: hotel@falconfarnborough.com
www.falconfarnborough.com
£55 single £32.50 shared Approx. 3 miles from venue
Holiday Inn Farnborough Reservations: 0871 423 4876
Front desk: 0871 9429029
E-mail: reservations-farnborough@6c.com
Apply to Hotel for prices En-suite and Health-club. Special leisure-breaks apply to Hotel. Approx. 2.5 miles from venue.
Potters International Hotel 1, Fleet Road, Aldershot Tel: 01252 344000 £82 - £104 with full breakfast. Special offers often available. Approx. 3 miles from venue.
'Travel Inn', Wellington Avenue, Aldershot Tel: 01252 413640
www.premierinn.com
£39 - £90 en-suite (breakfast extra). Aprox. 2 miles from venue.

Dorset:

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