Burwell House, Burwell, Cambridgeshire

Large group rental accommodation within big grounds, sleeping up to 60 near Cambridge for family get togethers

Residential venue for organisations and groups of families and friends

The Centre:

Burwell House is a superb location for a huge range of groups, events and courses, providing a very flexible service throughout the year. In recent times we have been a successful venue for schools, adult and youth music, arts and drama courses, religious retreat, family reunions, group holidays and wedding receptions.

Downstairs:

A number of different rooms, including 2 large lounges (with TV/DVD/Stereo/Wi-Fi) & a classroom area. These rooms can be used very flexibly and are all ideal for games, meetings, rehearsals or other activity space. The house also has a dining room, conservatory & large kitchens, as well as many toilets. One of the lounges can be converted into a bedroom for guests that are not able to access the upstairs bedrooms and this room has its own accessible hygiene suite. In addition to this there are two additional activity/meeting rooms adjacent to the building - both of which can be made available for visitors if required.

Kitchens:

Self-catering groups have access to our large professionally equipped kitchen, with large ovens, hobs & hot cupboards. There is plenty of fridge, freezer & food preparation space.

Upstairs:

Accessed via an impressive sweeping staircase, the upstairs of the house has 60 beds in 11 rooms ranging from small 2-3 bedded rooms to larger dormitory rooms with bunk beds. Groups not wishing to use any upper bunks have 37 single beds or lower bunks in total. All rooms have modern toilet and shower facilities nearby.

Outside:

3 acres of landscaped gardens surround the property, containing much of interest, with a lawns, orchard, meadow area, wildlife pond & many seating areas. There are various sculptures and pieces of play equipment dotted around the garden, a hard standing suitable for games and secure car parking for more than 30 cars.

Burwell:

The village of Burwell has a good range of shops including a butcher, baker, 3 small supermarkets and a chemist. There are a range of takeaways & excellent pubs. There is also a wonderful museum & a range of churches, as well as easy access to nearby attractions, such as Anglesey Abbey, Wicken Fen, Newmarket races & Cambridge.