# Charterhouse Outdoor Centre, Cheddar, Somerset Large bunkhouse sleeping up to 63 for celebrations with family and friends or outdoors weekends in the Mendip Hills ## At a Glance - Sleeps 20 - 63 - 12 bedrooms - Dining for 63 ## Images - Total images stored: 19 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse 4_0.jpg (caption: Views from Charterhouse across the Mendip Hills; alt: Views from Charterhouse across the Mendip Hills) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse GA 5.jpg (caption: Deck from the visitors lounge; alt: Deck from the visitors lounge) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse 1_0.jpg (caption: Courtyard; alt: Courtyard) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/The Centre and carpark_0.jpg (caption: Carpark entrance; alt: Carpark entrance) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse 3_0.jpg (caption: Kitchen; alt: Kitchen) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse 6_0.jpg (caption: Bomb Pit fire area; alt: Bomb Pit fire area) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse 5_0.jpg (caption: Bomb Pit fire area; alt: Bomb Pit fire area) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse GA 4_1.jpg (caption: Views at the rear of Charterhouse; alt: Views at the rear of Charterhouse) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GA Charterhouse_0.jpg (caption: View from front of Charterhouse.; alt: View from front of Charterhouse.) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/1_77.jpg (caption: Outdoor eating area; alt: Outdoor eating area) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4_46.jpg (caption: View from visitor lounge; alt: View from visitor lounge) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/5_47.jpg (caption: Visitors Lounge; alt: Visitors Lounge) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse blue room 2020 no.2.jpg (caption: Visitors Lounge; alt: Visitors Lounge) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse hall 2020 no.2.jpg (caption: Main Hall / Dining Hall; alt: Main Hall) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse Hall 2020.jpg (caption: Main Hall / Dining Hall; alt: Main Hall) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/bedroom_29.jpg (caption: Bedroom; alt: Bedroom) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/2_62.jpg (caption: Corridor to rooms; alt: Corridor to rooms) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse outdoor eating area 2020.jpg (caption: Outdoor eating area; alt: Outdoor eating area) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse outdoor eating area 2020 no.2.jpg (caption: Outdoor eating area; alt: Outdoor eating area) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Charterhouse Centre floor plan.jpg (alt: Charterhouse Centre) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Onsite orienteering map April 2016.jpg (alt: Charterhouse orienteering map) ## About The Property 'Location, Location, Location' could not apply more to the Charterhouse Outdoor Centre. It is situated close to the spectacular 'Cheddar Gorge', nestled on the top of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Whether you're planning a family celebration, an outdoorsy weekend with friends or are a special interest group needing a base for your event, Charterhouse is the perfect location. The hamlet of Charterhouse is a short walk away from Blackmoor Nature Reserve and its location makes the centre an ideal venue as a base for walking, climbing and caving groups. If you're a family group you could visit some of the local attractions like the Cathedral City of Wells, Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury or Weston Super Mare which are all within 30 minutes of the centre. Also used as a school residential site, the centre is comfortable, welcoming and child friendly. There is a modern kitchen and a large dining hall for communal eating. The bunk-house style bedrooms fit between 4 and 6 people in each with 7 of the rooms having en suite shower rooms. Charterhouse provides accommodation for up to 63 people in 12 dorms. There is plenty of space outside for you to enjoy and relax. We also have a visitors lounge and additional classroom available for use. The Charterhouse Centre is one of the SSE Outdoor Centres which is part of Somerset County Council. Click on the link below to visit our website! What are you waiting for, you will love it here! ## Facilities - **WiFi:** The centre has WiFi for guests. Mobile phone coverage is poor so WhatsApp calls are recommended. - **Accessibility:** One bedroom designed with disabled access in mind which sleeps 3. It has its own wet room. - **Dog Friendly:** No pets allowed. - **Kitchen:** Modern commercial kitchen with 6 hob gas oven, rational catering oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, usual kit to cook up a storm for large group! - **Dining Room:** Seats up to 63 on bench seating which can be collapsed and moved around to suit your needs. Also a screen and projector is available for film nights! - **Sitting Room:** There is a small lounge with 3 sofas and a giant bean bag to relax in. There is also a TV and DVD player, fridge, sink and kettle. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Ceiling mounted projector and screen in the main hall and classroom with equipment/cables to play DVDs and music. There's also a TV in the lounge. - **Games Room:** We don't have a games room as such although we have some board games, giant Jenga, poker set, giant Connect 4 and a TV. - **Heating and Open Fires:** The centre is heated by gas/woodchip boiler and the main hall has a recently installed log burner. - **Bedrooms:** 12 dorm rooms sleeping between 4 and 6 people in bunk beds. 7 of the rooms have en suites. A room plan is available on request. (Sleeps 63). - **Linen:** A pillow is provided but you will need to bring your own bedding or bedding can be provided at an additional cost of £6 per head. - **Bathrooms:** 7 bedrooms have en suites including a shower. There is also a modern male and female toilet and shower block with 4 showers in each. - **Children's Facilities:** Charterhouse is a child friendly building, and has giant Jenga and Connect 4 available to use (not just for children!). - **Outdoor:** Plenty of outside space to enjoy, a football goal, outside sink, hosepipe, welly racks and picnic benches plus a camp fire area and large BBQ - **Parking:** Our private car park can fit up to 20 cars plus there is some on road parking available. - **Smoking:** Smoking is not permitted on site. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Price includes VAT, full T’s & C’s will be sent with your booking form. A 20% deposit is needed to secure your booking with full payment required 4 weeks before your stay. In addition a refundable deposit of up to £1500 (depending on group size) will be taken. For more info contact the centre. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/charterhouse-outdoor-centre-cheddar-somerset#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Somerset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/somerset) > [Cheddar](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/cheddar) ### Address Address: Charterhouse-on-Mendip, Blagdon, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7XR, GB Latitude: 51.2987166 Longitude: -2.7157488 ### About The Area Charterhouse is about 30 minutes from the M5 (Junction 23) and 15 minutes from the A38. The Centre is at the crossroads in Charterhouse. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Cheddar is the nearest town and is about 15 minutes away (5 miles). - **Shop:** Cheddar has the largest selection of shops locally and also has a supermarket. - **Food and Drink:** Various restaurants/ cafes/ pubs in Cheddar, 15 minutes away.Burrington Combe Café 5 minutes away, 2.6 miles.The Castle of Comfort - East Harptree 10 minutes - 4.7 miles. - **Airport:** Bristol airport is about 20 minutes away (10 miles). - **Train:** Yatton train station is about 25 minutes away (11 miles). ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Claire Prior - Phone: +44 (0)1278 741 270 - Email: SSEOutdoors@somerset.gov.uk