The stable yard at Manor Farm, Thornfalcon, with sage doors and the thatched farmhouse, home of Helfit's Pilates studio near Taunton

Find me amongthe vines.

My Pilates and personal training studio is a converted stable at Thornfalcon Winery & Press, four miles east of Taunton, just off the A358 and minutes from junction 25 of the M5.

“I felt very welcome and the studio is so calm and relaxed.”
Lelly SFirst session
Illustrated map of Manor Farm at Thornfalcon, showing the vines, orchards, lake and the Helfit studio
Manor Farm at a glance: the vines, the lake and my studio in the stable yard.
The address

Reformer Pilates near Taunton.

You'll find me on a 40-acre farm of vines and orchards, with a wildlife lake and resident swans, chickens and doves. It feels miles from anywhere, but it's only about ten minutes from Taunton.

Availability

Sessions are by booking. See class times and spaces or book a free PT consultation.

Take a look around

Step inside the studio.

Walk in through the sage doors and see where you'll train before your first visit.

  • Premium reformersSmall classes, never more than four people, with room to move.
  • The CadillacExtra support and stretch, and one of very few in Somerset.
  • A private gymWeights, benches and racks for 1:1 personal training, with nobody else around.
By road

Getting here from every direction.

Thornfalcon sits just off the A358, the road between Taunton and Ilminster, a few minutes from junction 25 of the M5. Drive times are approximate.

About 10 min

From Taunton

Head east out of town on the A358 towards Ilminster. Thornfalcon is about four miles out, past Ruishton and Henlade.

Pilates in Taunton
Bridgwater, about 20 min

M5 from the north

Travel south on the M5 to junction 25, then take the A358 east towards Ilminster. You're a few minutes away.

Coming from Bridgwater
Wellington, about 20 min

M5 from the south

Travel north on the M5 to junction 25, then take the A358 east towards Ilminster. You're a few minutes away.

Coming from Wellington
Ilminster 15, Chard 20, Yeovil 35 min

A358 from the south

From Ilminster, follow the A358 north-west towards Taunton. From Chard, take the A358 north via Ilminster. From Yeovil, take the A303 west to Ilminster, then the A358.

Coming from Yeovil

Closer to home? Ruishton, Henlade, Creech St Michael, Hatch Beauchamp, Stoke St Mary and North Curry are just a few minutes away. For sat nav, use TA3 5NP.

When you arrive

The last few minutes, step by step.

  1. Arrive past the vines

    Turn in at Thornfalcon Winery & Press, Manor Farm. Take it slowly: the drive is part of the calm.

  2. Park up

    Park by the big green barn. Disabled parking is available.

  3. Find the exact spot

    The studio's what3words address is ///clearcut.hampers.scanner, if you'd like pinpoint directions.

  4. Look for the sage doors

    Head for the ochre stable with sage doors and the oak Helfit sign. Elton will probably spot you first.

Get in touch

Ask me anything.

Whether you're brand new, coming back from an injury or ready to push, tell me a little about you and I'll reply personally. Your first personal training consultation is free.

Send me a message

What would you like to talk about? (choose any)
Mention any injuries or goals, and the best time to call you.

I'll only use your details to reply to you.

Helen leaning on the sage stable door of her studio at Thornfalcon
See you soon

Arrive early and enjoy the view.

Give yourself a few extra minutes to arrive past the vines and settle in before your session. Elton will be waiting at the door.

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