Local Businesses
If you would like your business added to this list on this page email: webmaster@child-okeford.org.uk with your details.
Acknowledgement
Some of the information on this page is taken from the Child Okeford Village Directory (printed version) with thanks to editor and all those involved in it's production.
The Cross Stores
Address: The Cross
Proprietors:Andrew and Eileen Shaw
Telephone No: 860279
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday
8am - 6pm
(NOT Closed Lunch Times)
Sunday: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Facilities Include:
- Newspapers & Magazines
- Fresh Bread, Pies etc
- Frozen Foods
- Video Hire
- Off Licence
- Fresh Flowers and Plants
- Coal and Logs
The Post Office
Address: High Street
Proprietor: Mrs Rose Playden
Telephone: 01258 860281
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm (NOT closed lunchtimes)
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday Closed
Facilities Include:
Shop
- Come and browse for seasonal gifts
- Large range of greetings cards, office stationary & children's toys
- Large range of confectionary / Jars of Sweets / Boxes of Chocolates
- Fresh Milk / Cakes / Biscuits
- Fax + Photocopying available
Post Office
- Car Tax and Insurance
- General Post Office transactions
- Personal banking
- Barclays, Lloyds, Alliance & Leister,
- Co-op, Bank of Ireland, Clydesdale
- Cahoot, Smile.
- Foreign Currency (0% commission)
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Loans & Bill Payment
- Mobile Top Up; UK & International Phone Cards
- Post Office Credit Card & Gift Vouchers
Tea Rooms
Open:
- Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm
- Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
- Sunday 11.30am -3.30pm Bank Holidays and Summer Weekends
For:
Breakfast - Luncheons - Afternoon Tea - Take Out Service
The Baker Arms
Ideally situated in the heart of the village of Child Okeford, Dorset The Baker Arms is an inviting 18th century free house pub. If its fun times, good conversation and a happy environment you're looking for, then your search stops here. Jim and Caroline, your hosts, have been running pubs for many years and offer a wealth of experience that will guarantee your visit will be a pleasant one.
We are a family run business and offer a personal service to all. We boast an ample drinks range for you to sample at our generous bar or, if your feeling peckish, a bar menu is always there to help keep hunger at bay. If you are a team player, then this is the pub for you! We have our own Pool, Darts, Cribbage, Quiz and Football teams and we always welcome new players or teams to join us. We have won many trophies over the years and there is always room for another!
Website:
Email:
caroline.dennet@btinternet.com
Address:
The Baker Arms
The Cross
Child Okeford
DT11 8ED
Telephone: 01258 860260
The Saxon Inn
The Saxon Inn is a 17th Century Dorset Freehouse situated in Gold Hill, Child Okeford where you can find a warm welcome from the landlords Peter and Helen Turner who have been running the pub since 2003.
The Saxon Inn bar area has recently been extended to accommodate drinkers and diners alike and suberb home cooked meals are available.
Upstairs there are four brand new En-suite Bed and Breakfast rooms which have been affectionately brought to life by Helen.
Outside you can take in the air with our new 'Alfresco' seating and dining area, following on to a large beer garden.
Website:
Email:
Address:
The Saxon Inn
Gold Hill
Child Okeford
DT11 8HD
Telephone: 01258 860310
Birdman Photography
Birdman Photography from James Chetwode. I specialise in aerial photography all over the UK. My office is in Gold Hill in Child Okeford.
My website is www.birdmanphotography.com
Address:
Hawthorne Cottage
Gold Hill
DT11 8HF
Telephone: 01258861366
FAX:07814183760
Dorset Self Storage Company
Gold Hill Business Park,
Gold Hill,
Child Okeford,
DT11 8HF
Address:
Telephone: 01258 861100
Fax: 01258 861515
Website: www.lopenstorage.co.uk
Email: enquiries@dorsetselfstorage.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8.30 am – 3.00 pm
Facilities Include:
- Over 300 clean, dry and secure rooms
- Various sizes, from 18 sq ft to 175 sq ft
- Suitable for Household or Business
- Prices start from just £8.00 per week
- Available on Short or Long Term basis
- Trolleys & Sack Trucks available for use free of charge
- Fully Alarmed - Direct to Emergency Services
- Over 25 CCTV Cameras recording 24/7
- Full range of packing materials; Boxes, Bubble Wrap, Tape, Padlocks, Furniture Covers etc.
Child Okeford Computers
A local, friendly and efficient service for:
- PC repairs, upgrades and troubleshooting
- Internet accounts, broadband setups and home networking
- New systems designed and built to order
- Virus removal and prevention
Contact
Telephone: Phil Shave on 01258 861009
Email: computers@childokeford.com
The Old Stables - Holiday Lets
Address:
Apple Acre,
Child Okeford
Telephone: 01258 861461Email: sue@dreux.co.uk
The Old Stables is available for holiday lets from July to September. Peacefully situated in a quiet part of the village, accessed via a private driveway, the cottage accommodates up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, kitchen, sitting room & study. The 2 living rooms have French windows onto a large, sunny, south facing terrace, and very private, attractive garden.
For full information and lots of photos please visit our website www.dreux.co.uk
Hawthorn Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Address:
Hawthorn Cottage
Child Okeford
Gold Hill
Nr Blandford
Dorset
DT11 8HF
Proprietors: Francesca and James Chetwode
Telephone: 01258 861366 / 07796 142112
Email: thechetwodes@btinternet.com
Website:www.hawthorncottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk
We have one large double room and one twin room with acccess to either a shower room or a bathroom, cots available on request. Breakfast is served anytime up to 9.30am using local produce either full english or continental available.
- digital television
- alarm clock radio
- breakfast up to 9.30am
- newspaper on request
- evening meals with prior notice
- children welcome and cots and high chairs available
- babysitting on request
- no smoking
- no pets
Prides Cottage, A Thatched Retreat in Rural Dorset
Prides Cottage is set back from Child Okeford’s High Street, opposite the post office.
Totally refurbished, the cottage has:
- 2 bedrooms - one a 5' double and the other zip link beds so can be used as 2 singles or large king plus a cot.
- Woodburning stove,
- GCH,
- kitchen/diner, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer,
- free broadband,
- Bathroom plus shower room/WC.
- Paved patio and enclosed garden with BBQ.
- Secure bike storage.
- Pets welcome
Short breaks and weekly rates. Rated 4* by Visit Britain & chosen by Alastair Sawday as a ‘Special Escape’.
Our guests say ‘The cottage is splendid! An absolute delight and it has everything we could possibly want ‘ and ‘Wonderful location and very well equipped cottage, lovely village’
See www.pridescottage.co.uk for more info or contact Kate on 07725245066
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Bed & Breakfast
We have two double rooms with one en-suite and one with a separate but private bathroom. Both rooms have king size beds, it is non smoking accommodation. We have ample off road parking, lovely secluded gardens and a very quiet location.
Telephone: 01258 863775 and 07974 737725.
Email: dennisbrown@talktalk.net
The Farmyard Picnic Café & Takeaway
Address: The Stables, Gold Hill Organic Farm
Proprietor: Jane Montana
Telephone: 01258 863636
The Farmyard Picnic cafe will re-open for the summer at Goldhill Organic Farm, Ridgeway Lane, on Wednesday, April 8th
... ready to serve our delicious, healthy, happy menu! Wednesdays to Sundays,
10.00am to 4.00pm. The Cafe is also available as an evening venue for private soirees, meetings and workshops - a perfect place; looks lovely and environmentally sound. BBQs and a woodburner as well.
We hope to welcome you in a sunnier summer! With cheer and goodwill.
The Oasis Health and Beauty Centre
Address: Shaftesbury Road
Proprietor: Mrs Val Harbour
Telephone: 01258 860701
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday
Late Evenings: Tuesday and Thursday
Facilities include:
Day Spa / Sunbed / Toning Table / Sauna,Steam & Jacuzzi Room / Hot Stone Therapy / Thai Style Massage / Indian Scalp Massage / Beauty Treatments / Nail Extensions / Slimming / Hypnotherapy & Chiropody / Reflexology / Reiki / Aromatherapy / Wedding Packages / Hen Parties / Full & Half-day Packages (with a light lunch) / Hairdressing / Exercise Classes.
Stockists for:
Guinot / Thalgo / Tisserand / Art Deco / St.Tropez Tanning products / Australian Skincare / Tigi Hair Products & more.
We also sell Gift Vouchers to use in the centre; gifts,handmade cards and jewellery.
The Oasis Plant Centre
Address: Shaftesbury Road
Proprietor: John Harbour
Telephone: 01258 861325
Mobile: 07770 381180
Opening Hours Tuesday - Sunday
Products include:
- Shrubs
- Perennials
- Bedding
- Hellebores
- Roses
- Pot Plants
- Hanging Baskets
- Trees incl. Fruit Trees
- Delphiniums
- Herbs
- Compost etc.
Low Level Aerial Photography
from the ground ...
Low Level Aerial Photography is a fast and affective means of achieving professional low cost images from a perspective that presents the full picture.
For further information please contact us:
Telephone: 01258 861696
Mobile: 07779280056
Website: www.lowlevelaerialphotography.com
Child Okeford Hypnotherapy
Child Okeford Hynotherapy offers a professional and sympathetic approach to all emotional based problems.
For more information go to www.dorsethypnotherapy.com
Edwards Taxis & Private Hire
Edwards Taxis & Private Hire a long established firm serving the three Okefords and the Blackmore Vale,prompt reliable service.
- 24 hour service
- 4 to 7 Seats wheelchair access vehicles
- Local or Long distance destinations including Airports & Eurostar
Telephone: 01258 860730
Mobile: 0785 333 8194
The Art Stable - Kelly Ross Fine Art
The Art Stable specialises in Contemporary and Modern British paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics.
Opening hours: During exhibitions Wednesday to Saturday, 10.00am - 3.00pm and at other times by appointment.
Telephone: 01258 863866
E-Mail: kellyross@theartstable.co.uk kellyross@theartstable.co.uk
For more information and details of forthcoming solo exhibitions in 2007 go to The Art Stable website
Manor Barn Bed & Breakfast
Address:Upper Street
Child Okeford
Nr Blandford
Dorset
DT11 8EF
Proprietors:Cari and Peter Sorby
Telephone:01258 860638
Email:carisorby@btinternet.com
Website:www.manorbarnbedandbreakfast.co.uk
The ground floor accommodation has its own entrance into a spacious sitting room with wood burning stove, TV/radio and separate eating area. A corridor leads to two double en-suite bedrooms. Breakfast is served anytime up to 9.30am with plenty of choice using fresh local produce and home made preserves
- king size or twin bed option
- en-suite bathroom
- digital television
- alarm clock radio
- hairdryer
- suitcase rack
- disabled access/ground floor bedrooms
- breakfast up to 9.30am
- newspaper on request
- private sitting room
- evening meals with prior notice
- children over 8 welcome
- no smoking
- no pets
5 Star Silver award by VisitBritain - www.visitsouthwest.co.uk
Recommended by Alastair Sawday - www.sawdays.co.uk
Member of Wolsey Lodges - www.wolseylodges.com
Clear It And Clean Services
We are registered waste carriers through the Environment Agency and offer a full
Clear It And Clean Service.
Whether it’s a Business Premises, Private Homes, Garage, Outbuilding or Shed we can offer:
- A full clearance services taylored to your needs, whether you are moving home and want to dispose of unwanted furniture, carpets or general waste or moving into a property and find that previous occupants have left their unwanted goods, Clear It And Clean Services are here to help!
- Has the property had a problem with rodents,birds etc, we will clear the problem area for you and clean it to the highest standards.
- We will even clear lofts of all insulation and re-insulate!
Call Tony on 07951 132056 or Dan on 07877742516
