WELCOME TO THE OLD KENNELS

A warm welcome always awaits at The Old Kennels whether you are attending a course or staying in our pretty guest accommodation – The Loft apartment.

We have been offering a wide and eclectic mix of courses to our valued customers for over 20 years. Over that time we have built a reputation for engaging highly skilled and respected tutors, and providing a welcoming, relaxed and supportive atmosphere in which to learn. The Old Kennels is a place to escape the stresses of modern living, be yourself, relax and immerse yourself in creativity.

Set in the midst of the beautiful rolling Blackdown Hills in the heart of Devon, our home is a flint barn set in 25 acres of Soil Association Organic certified land. Our journey here only started when we converted the barn about 25 years ago. It was built originally as part of the Stentwood Estate by Squire Eccles in the 1800’s as far as we know, with the land being mentioned in association with Dunkeswell Abbey as far back as the 13th century. It is now home to our family, numerous feral cats and herd of Alpacas kept solely for their fibre from which we make luxurious quilts.

We look forward to meeting you soon and hope you enjoy your time at The Old Kennels.

COVID CONFIDENT…

WE ARE OPEN!

‘In-person courses’ are now underway with lashings of hand gel, lots of ventilation and a warm welcome! 

A huge ‘thank you’ to all our wonderful guests for your continued patience and support during these strangest of times.

We will also continue curating our usual brand of creative escapism via our ONLINE COURSES , building quality content to enable you to enjoy our courses from the comfort of your own home. 

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