# Dunfield House, Kington, Herefordshire

Large catered residential centre sleeping up to 90, ideal for school trips and youth events in Herefordshire

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 15 - 90
- 22 bedrooms
- Dining for 75

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dunfield-House-children_running_to_the_house.jpg
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dunfield_Stables-66.jpg (caption: stream dipping, dam building, tree climbing!; alt: stream dipping, dam building, tree climbing!)
- 3. 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)
- 4. 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)
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## 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

Since 1965, our ethos has remained constant with sharing ‘how good the world can be’ for all young people. Many schools and youth groups make return visits year on year.

Our formula is simple, we pride ourselves on clean, comfy and cosy accommodation, home cooked food made with fresh ingredients. Our managers live onsite [separate cottage] who work quickly and efficiently to met your needs and keep life running smoothly. Nothing is too much trouble and we believe this makes your visit extra special.

Our bunk style accommodation offers flexible arrangements for separate sleeping rooms for boys and girls, leaders rooms with en-suite bathrooms. We provide bedding packs but ask guests to bring their own towels and toiletries.

You will have sole use of our whole site for groups 65+ or sole use of either the house or stables if smaller. We have 15 acres of grounds, a games room and our indoor heated pool. Dunfield has a high reputation for tasty home prepared and cooked meals that mean you never leave Dunfield hungry. All special diets can be catered for along with packed lunches if needed. There is 24/7 access to a hot water boiler for mugs of tea/coffee and hot chocolate, squashes, biscuits and cakes. We provide a hot chocolate supper for young people and a cheese board supper for staff teams. Our documentation to help with planning is on our website for you to download. If you run your own programme we can share our knowledge of the area and the best opportunities for learning or development for your group. If you would like our team to develop a programme for you, from an individual activity sessions to running the whole visit, then we are happy to help arrange that for you.

We recommend coming to visit if this is your first time, we can provide a meal to sample our cooking and one of our managers will be available to answer any questions you may have after showing you around Dunfield.

## Additional Features

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

## 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/youth#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