# Chellington Centre, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Residential centre sleeping 36 in dorms and leader rooms, for youth and school groups and conferences

## At a Glance

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

## Images

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## Floor Plans

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## About The Property

An award winning, eco-friendly, residential youth centre – an inspirational space where young people can share and explore without the usual distractions and labels, encouraging teamwork, reflection and personal development. A popular choice for primary schools and youth groups looking for a unique and memorable residential experience, with many returning year after year.

“We had an absolute blast with our Year 6 children at Chellington… the centre is equipped with everything you could need (and more!). We enjoyed our hikes very much! The grounds are stunning and the addition of things such as a campfire and table tennis were brilliant. We are already looking forward to our return visit next year!” Water Hall Primary

Set in a spectacular location, with stunning views across the Great Ouse valley, Chellington is only 30 minutes from the M1 and A1 motorways but a world apart.

Inside you’ll find accommodation for up to 36 in this incredible 12th century church, converted and extended with conference/activity hall, 7 dormitory bunk rooms, modern kitchen for self-catering, showers + toilets, 2 large break-out training/social rooms.

Outside, we offer camping for a further 36 in our brand new sole-use camping zone, complete with modern showers/toilets in the Herald Building (13 Vaude tents and camping mats to hire if needed). Enjoy the camp fire and barbeque, make use of the multi-purpose playing field and delight in the views with 360 degree horizons and no immediate neighbours. Immediate access to walks and the dramatic rural landscape, overlooking valley and Great Ouse river.

Groups have exclusive use of the Centre which features:

– 6 bunkrooms (26 comfortable bunk beds)

– A separate Youth leaders/Teachers room 4 bunk beds or twin or single if preferred.

– Additional leader room with 6 sofa beds for use with larger groups

– Camping option available for up to 36 additional people and new camping building (with tent and mat hire on request)

– Large hall allows flexible-use for fun, food or community time

– Ibbett and Winnie Hall learning/lounge/play rooms

– Fully equipped commercial kitchen for self-catering (supermarkets can deliver) or catered by arrangement

– Modern bathrooms

– Gardens with barbecue, campfire and picnic areas

– Rounders/football pitch with sun and rain shelter

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Activities available by arrangement including canoeing, archery, paddle sports, wall climbing, high ropes – please note additional charges will apply.

We also have free educational quiz packs available for KS 3-6, also including mapped walking routes, and plant, animal and bird identification sheets to visit the award winning Harold Odell Country Park (involves walking over a bridge/river – activities available include bird and animal id quizzes, pond dipping, hedge laying, and willow crafts. Low cost ranger-led arranged by request.

Forest skills and other partner activities, indoors and outdoor can be added on request to your stay (see our website for more information).

## Additional Features

- Leader Rooms
- Risk Assessments
- Presentation Aids
- Outdoor Activities
- Educational Focus

## 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 **£3750** per week
- From **£1710** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£1200** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£510** 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/youth#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