# Dunfield House, Kington, Herefordshire

Large group bunkhouse sleeping 70 with catering, ideal for courses, retreats and family gatherings in the Welsh Borders

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 20 - 70
- 14 bedrooms
- Dining for 75

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/1_74.jpg (caption: Your own country house here at Dunfield; alt: Your own country house here at Dunfield)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/2_1.jpeg (caption: The view from the terrace never disappoints; alt: The view from the terrace never disappoints)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/5_45.jpg (caption: Entrance hall with tuck shop - sweets, chocolates, cans and gifts; alt: Entrance hall with tuck shop - sweets, chocolates, cans and gifts)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dunfield-House-Kington-Herefordshire-2023-08-20-11-45-26.jpg (caption: The lounge being used for a late night worship)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dunfield-House-Kington-Herefordshire-2023-08-20-12-06-44.jpg (caption: The Lounge - comfy, warm and inviting)
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- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/16_10.jpg (caption: 14 bedrooms with 3 foot wide bunk beds -3 rooms ensuite; alt: 14 bedrooms with 3 foot wide bunk beds -3 rooms ensuite)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Swimming pool at Dunfield_0.jpg (caption: Indoor heated pool - you book private fun, play, games, swim sessions; alt: Indoor heated pool - you book private fun, play, games, swim sessions)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dunfield-House-8_2.jpg (caption: Dunfield House Kitchen - cooks serving the guests family style per table; alt: Dunfield House Kitchen - cooks serving the guests family style per table)
- 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/11_29.jpg (caption: Dining rooms to seat 95 guests, meals served family style to tables of 6; alt: Dining rooms to seat 95 guests, meals served family style to tables of 6)
- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dunfield-House-Kington-Herefordshire-2023-08-20-11-38-37.jpg (caption: Recreation/Games room can be set up or stored away)
- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/17_25.jpg (caption: Table tennis, pool, team games, sports, crafts, rehearsals, worship space; alt: Table tennis, pool, team games, sports, crafts, rehearsals, worship space)
- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dunfield-House-Kington-Herefordshire-2023-08-20-11-45-36.jpg (caption: Meeting Place in the grounds can seat up to 60 people)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dunfield-House-Kington-Herefordshire-2023-08-20-12-05-41.jpg (caption: The meeting place showing seating)
- 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/24_18.jpg (caption: Find our peace garden for rest, relaxation, renewal - take time out; alt: Find our peace garden for rest, relaxation, renewal - take time out)
- 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/25_27.jpg (caption: Coming home to a warm house & good food, makes the hike up the hills worth it; alt: Coming home to a warm house & good food, makes the hike up the hills worth it)
- 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/DSC03590.jpg (caption: Don't forget the wellington boots!! streams to paddle in, streams to dam; alt: Don't forget the wellington boots!! streams to paddle in, streams to dam)
- 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/23_6.jpg (caption: Our labyrinth, you can't lose yourself but you can find yourself!; alt: Our labyrinth, you can't lose yourself but you can find yourself!)
- 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/campfire site with tree in foreground.jpg (caption: Campfires to be built, songs to be sung, s'mores to be eaten; alt: Campfires to be built, songs to be sung, s'mores to be eaten)
- 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/27_27.jpg (caption: Dunfield is at the end of the rainbow; alt: Dunfield is at the end of the rainbow)
- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/13_4.jpg (caption: Whatever the season - Dunfield is a great space and place to stay; alt: Whatever the season - Dunfield is a great space and place to stay)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/29_11.jpg (caption: Beautiful - evening in the depths of winter; alt: Beautiful - evening in the depths of winter)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/30_14.jpg (caption: Sunset in the valley, with the promise of fine weather to come; alt: Sunset in the valley, with the promise of fine weather to come)

## Floor Plans

- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dunfield House Floor Plan.png (alt: This floor plan gives an overview of the three floors at Dunfield. The ground floor communal rooms with the first and second floor bedroom layout)

## About The Property

Dunfield House, two miles west of Kington, in the beautiful English/Welsh border country, is an ideal centre for school residentials, retreats, music courses, charities, church groups and extended family gatherings. Standing in 15 acres of gardens, play areas, woodlands and streams you will find our rural location a stunning space to stay.

Along with hostel, bunk style accommodation, home-cooked food prepared with fresh ingredients and love, Dunfield has a heated indoor swimming pool, children's adventure playground, large games hall, video/television, [for training and games purposes, no television signal] campfire sites and areas for ball games including football, volleyball, team games and disc golf courses.

There are two residential areas within the grounds at Dunfield House: The House and The Stables.

The House offers full-board accommodation, sleeping 73 guests, with large communal areas and meeting/study rooms. The bedrooms sleep an average of 4 to 5 people in each room, some rooms have private bathrooms. If you run your programme during the winter months (it is cheaper to visit) the house is always warm and cosy.

If your group is 65+ then you will also use our Stables accommodation, this charming converted stables and carriage house which has 8 bedrooms with 2 - 4 beds in, and two lovely meeting rooms.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Guests are asked not to bring pets onto the site when booking the house and or sole use of the site. Guide, assistance dogs are welcome.
- **Accessibility:** Stables property only: 3 level access bedrooms, 1 en-suite, access to all ground floor rooms and some specialist equipment available on site.
- **WiFi:** Payphone in The Stables.
- **Kitchen:** 24 hour access to boiling water for hot drinks along with squash and biscuits.
- **Dining Room:** 3 dining rooms seat up to 95 guests on tables of 6 with meals served family-style (each table takes responsibility for clearing crockery/cutlery).
- **Sitting Room:** With stunning views across the valley, our lounge and entrance hall (with tuck shop) create a warm community space for everyone.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV, video and data projectors are available for training, relaxation or games use (there is no TV signal).
- **Games Room:** Recreation hall suitable for large group music rehearsals, table tennis, pool, team games or as a worship/meeting area.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Warm and cosy whatever the weather, with central heating controlled by your group to meet your needs.
- **Bedrooms:** 14 bunk style rooms with an average of 4 - 6 beds. Three rooms have en suite.
- **Linen:** Bed linen packs are available on arrival for you to make/strip your own beds. Guests are asked to bring their own towels and toiletries.
- **Bathrooms:** There are 4 en-suite onsite, with shower/toilets close to all rooms (or can be allocated to individual rooms for dedicated use). Wet room in Stables.
- **Swimming Pool:** Indoor heated swimming pool, 1.38 mtr constant depth. Suitable for up to 20 people with tracking hoist for people with disabilities.
- **Parking:** Parking adjoining both buildings for 35 cars and/or coaches.
- **Smoking:** We are a smoke free centre - but an outside area for smokers is available on request.
- **Children's Facilities:** We are perfect for children with space to explore/be creative, building dams, playground, grassed areas for games, swimming, and indoor games room.
- **Outdoor:** Football, volleyball, disc golf course, adventure playground, swimming pool, campfires, walks into England and Wales, walks to Kington (2 miles).

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- from £20 per night – contact owner for details

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/dunfield-house-kington-herefordshire#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3NN, GB

Latitude: 52.2194164

Longitude: -3.0645897

### About The Area

Dunfield is accessed off the A44, 2 miles west of Kington, 1/4 mile from the Welsh border. If using a sat-nav, avoid arriving from the B4362 which brings you up a very narrow lane.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** The small market town of Kington is 2 miles away with wonderful independent traders, with Hereford and Leominster approx 20 miles away. Market towns in Powys are all unique and worth a visit
- **Shop:** Small tuck shop on-site, with local shops 2 miles away. The kitchen in the main house is always happy to help if you run out of anything.
- **Food and Drink:** The nearest pub/restaurant is 2 miles away, either back into Kington or a short hop over the border to Wales. Our team will be happy to share local knowledge with you when you arrive.
- **Airport:** Birmingham and Cardiff, both approx. 2 hours away
- **Train:** Knighton (10 miles) for links to the North, Leominster (16 miles) for links to the North & South, Hereford (20 miles) for links to the Midlands, London & South West
- **Bus:** Request stop approx 2/3 mile on the A44, regular buses from Kington (limited service on a Sunday), links to National buses from Hereford

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Nicole Kinsey
- Phone: +44 (0)1544 230 563
- Email: centremanager@dunfieldhouse.org.uk
- Website: https://www.dunfieldhouse.org.uk