Latest reviews

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Preserves with Sara-Jane

"Best bit was making the striped orange - with brandy! Smells delicious - so like autumn. Lovely tutor - a real asset to Acton Scott."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Thank you for such a unique experience today! What a pleasure to be able to see and work with your gentle giants Charlie and joe! Loved every minute! Keep up the great work"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Working with donkeys - half day course

"We had a fabulous day today at Acton Scott on our Working with Dusty course! Simon was a really charming and knowledgeable host, the sun shone for us, and of course Dusty was the star!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Ploughing with heavy horses - a two day course

"Had a really lovely and informative day on your ploughing with horses course today. Lovely people, friendly, welcoming, and down to earth. Thanks to all involved"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"I wouldn't change anything on this course…it was just right! (maybe damson gin?!) Thank you very much!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"It was excellent…all of bit! Fantastic teaching, great getting hands on and a big haul of products to take home!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: The Fruit Garden Preserving - one day

"We were totally catered for, it was the perfect holiday, the best I could have wished for."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Best bit was collecting the plants and extracting the dyes. (Dinner was great!) Janet was a great teacher."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Summer dyes from the countryside - one day course

"Enjoyed all of it!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a Dry Stone Wall - one day course

"Good course, very informational, great hands-on."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Bread and butter

"Great course, enjoyed all of it. Please run more home dairying courses!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Excellent venue. Excellent food. Fabulous value. I would have paid double for this course!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Mr Brian Goodwin was just fascinating and I just wanted him to not stop talking. I learnt so much."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Great presentation, photos, handouts (and seeing the bees). Lovely lunch."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian and Malcolm were brilliant. Nice lunch."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"The whole course was excellent, I don't think it can be improved."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Tutor was amazing to listen to, great interest in the subject."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Excellent speaker - great teacher."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Excellent, very informative. Great location."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Going to see the hives was really special. Brian was marvellous - patient, interesting and giving so much really practical advice. Lovely refreshments too."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"Brian was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Was good to get out with the bees too!"

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Basic beekeeping

"I can't fault the content of the bee keeping course - handling the bees was a highlight. Thank you for an excellent day."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Make a bent stick chair - a two day course

"Numbers were just right (5), nice group of people. Dave very helpful and patient. Good tools and materials provided. Lovely venue and lunch."

5 Apr 16'

Anon reviewed: Build a cob oven

"Best bit was the whole course: the skills and confidence to build a cob oven at home. Good lunch, thoroughly enjoyed it."

5 Apr 16'

martin sherwood reviewed: Beginners 10 week woodworking course NO LONGER RUNNING

"Amazing. Great tutor. Will be booking onto another course in the future."