# Chellington Centre, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Large bunkhouse sleeping 36 near Bedford for family groups and business conferences and team building

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 36
- 7 bedrooms
- Dining for 72

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Chellington from the air.jpg (caption: Exclusive use of this amazing Grade I conversion; alt: Amazing Grade I conversion for 36. Yours exclusively)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chellington-centre-bedford-bedfordshire-2025-04-03-10-16-54.jpg (caption: Campfire)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Main Hall ready for group meal for 36.jpg (caption: Main Hall ready for dinner; alt: Main Hall ready for big group dinner)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Chellington Panoramic Ibbett Room.jpg (caption: Room with panoramic views; alt: Panoramic meeting room ideal for big get together evenings)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Guests in day on south Lawn with drinks bar and food at Chellington.jpg (caption: Family Events at Chellington; alt: Family Events at Chellington)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Kitchen snapshot.jpg (caption: Kitchen is well organised to cater to small and large groups, from 7- 36 (or more with an Event option); alt: Kitchen is well organised to cater to small and large groups, from 7- 36 (or more with an Event option))
- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Chellington pre-celebration in main hall with chairs.jpg (caption: Event prepared at Chellington; alt: Event prepared at Chellington)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Bunk bed close with linen (a bookable extra - not dressed).jpg (caption: 36 singles (14 bunks) can configure to twins, threes, fours or five in each of 7/8 bunk rooms; alt: 36 singles (14 bunks) can configure to twins, threes, fours or five in each of 8 bunk rooms)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Winter of Chellington from North with snow.jpg (caption: Winter at Chellington; alt: Winter at Chellington)
- 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Group playing table football.jpg (caption: Exclusive stay and free use of table football and table tennis, giant genga; alt: Exclusive stay and free use of table football and table tennis, giant genga)
- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Reception Herald interior at Chellington option.jpg (caption: Celebration Event using the new Herald Building multi-use space; alt: Celebration Event using the new Herald Building multi-use space)
- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Main Hall Business Meeting at Chellington.jpeg (caption: Sole use and flexible spaces for business venue and overnight options; alt: Sole use and flexible spaces for business venue and overnight options)

## Floor Plans

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- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Centre Plan.jpg (alt: Plan of the building)

## About The Property

Chellington is exclusive to you: ideal for both small, medium and large groups, families and organisations of all types, including businesses and special interest groups, running their own residential courses, holidays, seminars and conferences.

With full residential accommodation for groups from 4 up to 36, and facilities for indoor and outdoor activities, Chellington is a wonderful base for combining team or family activities at the Centre with action packed day trips to the many local attractions.

The flexible accommodation includes small group dormitory style bedrooms for up to 36 people - across 7 dormitories sleep 1,2,3,4 or 5 people.

A large central multi-use hall can be used for indoor activities and dining. A games room and spectacular panoramic viewing lounge allow for smaller group activities or for use as break-out rooms for business groups.

The whole site has wonderful views of the Ouse Valley.

Additional camping for up to 10 in the gardens (for family groups) or, using our new camping zone and extra showers/toilets a further 36, so a total of 66 (Youth only -please contact the Centre directly).

The Chellington Centre is also hired out on a day hire basis, and can accommodate from 6 to a 100 people for day conferences, celebrations and events.

Chellington is a Silver awarded Green Tourism Centre, and our energy (100% renewable) is using air-source for all of our heating and hot water with ultra-low energy lighting..

This unique Centre is located in the recently modernised St Nicholas Church, near Carlton in Bedfordshire. 500metres from a village with a shop and pub/food, 10 miles from Bedford and 15 miles from Northampton and Milton Keynes.

There's a wide range of activities in the local area including the award winning Harrold-Odell Country Park - a short walk over the river - and other river-based activities, such as kayaking. Ask the manager for more info. A bit further afield are attractions such as Woburn Safari Park, Cambridge, Oxford, Bodyflight (and surf) and Bletchley Park.

Includes all electric, heating and hot water, use of all areas, gardens and playing field. Free WiFi, maps and local 'What's On' info.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Sorry we do not accommodate any pets (guide dogs for blind excepted).
- **Accessibility:** 2 accessible toilet/shower rooms (no hoist) ground floor (near to bedroom 7). and camping building (both wide no-step doors). Parking.
- **WiFi:** Free wireless internet and WiFi, multiple USB charge points.
Payphone. Good mobile signals. More media on request (see above).
- **Kitchen:** Modern, with 6 hob/ double oven cooker, microwave, large fridges, freezer, hot cupboard, fast wash sanitiser, toaster, pots, pans, crockery + cutlery.
- **Dining Room:** Hirers can use part of the main activity hall to dine, as standard, 36 chairs,16 tables for dining. Separate breakout rooms can also be used flexibly.
- **Sitting Room:** A semi-circular lounge room has lounge seating for 12 to 20+. Panoramic views over the Ouse Valley and lakes. 55in fibre flatscreen ('Media' to hire).
- **TV and Music Facilities:** Audio/visual (to hire) includes: new pa system, 55" internet-linked flatscreen, karaoke, cinema, keyboard etc. Free WiFi.
- **Games Room:** Main hall and 2 separate smaller activity rooms for flexible space for indoor activities. Free table football/tennis (also large games pack to hire).
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Modern underfloor heating over a new limestone floor delivers comfort to all areas year-round. Outdoor firepit, bring own kindle and logs.
- **Bedrooms:** Set between original pillars in main hall, dorm rooms with bunk beds. Each sleeps 4 or 5. Separate Leaders room. 30 in total. Sofa beds for 6.
- **Linen:** Full linen package hire available by advance request (£8 per person per visit), or bring your own sleeping bag/duvet etc. Towels to hire (£5).
- **Bathrooms:** Main building, male/female 7 toilets, 6 shower cubicles , new camping building (Youth groups only) has 4 shower cubicles + toilets.
- **Children's Facilities:** Designed for children/youth groups. Whole site ideal. Free table tennis + table football. Rounders/football pitch. Please note no cots/baby change.
- **Outdoor:** Open gardens with views over Ouse Valley lakes and river. Barbecue and camp fire circle for up to 30 seating. Wild walks from front door. Games field.
- **Swimming Pool:** Wild swimming in Great Ouse adjacent to Centre or from nearby Felmersham jetty.
- **Parking:** Plenty of free parking for up to 30 cars, mini buses and large triple axel coach to enter and turn.
- **Smoking:** Strictly no smoking on site except at evacuation assembly point (nice views but away from the main building).

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£5020** per week
- From **£2260** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£1570** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£690** per midweek night

## Booking Information

- Exclusive use affordable rental for 36. Typically arriving at 5pm and departing at midday. Winter overnight specials from £495. Day retreats from £660. Weekend wedding packages from £3,000. Call us for details and availability.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for available dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/chellington-centre-bedford-bedfordshire#enquiry

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### Address

Address: St Nicholas Church, Felmersham Road, Nr Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7NA, GB

Latitude: 52.1966795

Longitude: -0.595676

### About The Area

10 miles from Bedford; 13 miles from Northampton and 15 from Milton Keynes.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Village of Carlton, Bedfordshire 500m. Nearest town Bedford, 9m; nearest city: Milton Keynes, 17m; Northampton, 16m. Nearest A roads: A428/A6/A421.
- **Shop:** Local shop/post office in Carlton, organic bread, fresh veg/fruit etc (will take group food orders), newspapers. 500m footpath or 800m by road.
- **Food and Drink:** Good local pub in Carlton: Royal Oak (500m); The Fox 800m, restaurant and takeaway Spices of Paradise, Harrold village (1 mile). Cafe in adjacent country park overlooks lake, outside table service.
- **Airport:** Luton, 24 miles.
- **Train:** Bedford (on London line to St Pancras International) or Milton Keynes (Euston/Birmingham).
- **Bus:** #25 (down the hill in nearby Carlton village) bus serves Bedford station and Wellingborough, run by Grant Palmer.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: The Chellington Centre
- Phone: +44 (0)1234 720 726
- Email: admin@chellington.org
- Website: https://www.chellington.org