Accommodation

Why not make a few days of it and stay in one of our beautiful local B&B’s and hotels? In addition to enjoying your flight over the fantastic countryside, visit local places of interest such as the historic town of Shaftesbury, the beautiful Jurassic coast or Longleat. We can recommend the following:

Foxpath B & B is just a few miles away and has fantastic rural views looking over to the airfield! Pick up possible.

Park House Farm is located in Tollard Royal just up the road from the airfield in a beautiful village with a great country pub. 

Farnham Farmhouse is ten minutes from the airfield in a sleepy village you can also enjoy natural therapies in this beautiful B&B.

Orchard House B & B offers stylish and comfortable accommodation in one of the prettiest villages in Dorset. Lovely views, good food and a warm welcome.

Croft Farm B&B is located just a short drive, or twenty minute walk down in to the valley surrounding Compton. There is a great pub in the village and some lovely walks nearby.

The Paddocks B&B is in Melbury Abbas just a few minutes drive from the airfield. It has a double room in a lovely house with a sitting room and your own private garden. 

The Retreat ins situated in Shaftesbusy - the closest town to the airfield being just five minutes drive away. The owner is a member of the airfield and happy to collect if possible. 

Have a look on the local tourism website for more accommodation and ideas,  or ring us for more information. 

   Or you can stay on base at our caravan site!  

   See here for more information.

Local Taxis:

Shaftesbury - Approximate taxi fare from Compton Abbas Airfield to Shaftesbury £10.
01747 855555 Hilltop Taxis
01747 850950 Country Cars Shaftesbury
01747 855009 Shaftesbury Taxis
01747 852020 Hansom Cabs
Blandford - Approximate taxi fare from Compton Abbas Airfield to Blandford £10.
01258 455555 Oakwood Taxis
01258 860730 Edwards Taxis