# FSC Slapton Ley, Kingsbridge, Devon

Accessible field centre near Start Bay sleeping 135 with a games room, for large activity, educational or faith groups and families

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 15 - 135
- 38 bedrooms
- Dining for 72

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## Floor Plans

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## About The Property

Sorry - no hens or stags.

FSC Slapton Ley is located within the South Devon AONB close to Dartmoor National Park. Set within landscaped grounds with seating areas, shelters, kitchen garden and wildlife areas and surrounded by the 210-hectare Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve that includes the 4km long Slapton Sands beach and the largest natural freshwater lake in the Southwest.

Accommodation is set across 3 buildings sleeping 135 guests in 34 bedrooms with the option of hiring an additional property (Uplands) sleeping a further 27 guests in 8 bedrooms.

Middlegrounds (sleeps 17 guests in 5 en-suite bedrooms). Mercer (sleeps 36 guests in 12 bedrooms – all en-suite apart from 1 single which has dedicated shower/toilet. Chell (sleeps 82 guests in 17 bedrooms – all with shared toilet/shower facilities. Uplands (Separate self-catering property) sleeping 27 guests in 8 bedrooms – 1 en-suite, the others with shared toilet/shower facilities.

There are 2 x triple ground floor accessible bedrooms in Chell with ramps available to access the ground floor of Whitegates (dining room), Mercer and Chell but not Middlegrounds.

The Centre has a large dining room seating 72 at one time. The kitchen is available for self-catering groups that hire the whole centre exclusively and is fully equipped with everything needed for a self-catering stay as it is used regularly to cater for a wide range of groups and sizes.

There are several comfortable sitting rooms, one with a TV. There are 2 games rooms with a pool table, table tennis and table football. Wireless Internet is available throughout the centre.

There are 8 class/work rooms all with smartboards/AV projectors seating 16-50. The largest conference suitable space seats 50 and is one of the games rooms. The village hall (next door) can be used as a conference space, to fit about 100 people and is chargeable.

Parking available for around 20 cars. Outside BBQ and pizza oven, but no fire pit.

Activities - It is possible to book activities for adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please ask for more information.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Assistance dogs only.
- **Accessibility:** Two rooms are designed for disabled visitors.
- **WiFi:** Mobile reception and Wi-Fi available throughout.
- **Kitchen:** Self catered or catered bookings are available. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for a self-catering stay.
- **Dining Room:** The Centre has a large dining room that can seat 72 in one sitting.There are no highchairs, you are however, welcome to bring your own.
- **Sitting Room:** There are several sitting rooms with TV's or 1 for relaxing and chilling out. They are equipped with comfy sofas and chairs.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** There are several TVs on site.
- **Games Room:** A range of recreational activities are available including table tennis, pool table and table football.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Slapton Ley provides modern, warm & comfortable accommodation. All heating is either through radiators or underfloor heating controlled centrally.
- **Bedrooms:** 34 bedrooms in main house including twin and family rooms, two are designed for accessibility. Uplands sleeps a further 27 guests in 8 bedrooms.
- **Linen:** All linen provided. Please provide your own towels.
- **Bathrooms:** 18 ensuite or with dedicated bathrooms
- **Children's Facilities:** There are lots of activities for children. Explore the nature reserve or try table tennis, pool table and table football.
- **Outdoor:** The Centre is located within landscaped grounds with seating areas, shelters, kitchen garden and wildlife areas. The beach is within a short walk.
- **Swimming Pool:** The nearest swimming pool is located in Kingsbridge.
- **Parking:** Ample parking is provided for 20 cars.
- **Smoking:** A smoking shelter is situated within the landscaped grounds.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- Holding deposit:
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- Exclusive use: £500 or 10% of the total booking fee (whichever is higher). Full payment required for bookings £500 or less. Invoiced at time of booking, payment due within 28 days of invoice to secure booking.
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- Shared use: £150 or 10% of the total booking fee (whichever is higher). Full payment required for bookings £150 or less. Invoiced at time of booking, payment due within 28 days of invoice to secure booking.
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- Balance of the booking cost:
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- Total booking cost minus the deposit paid. Required 8 weeks before arrival (or at time of booking if 8 weeks or less).
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- Refundable damage/security deposit for exclusive use from £1000. Required 8 weeks before arrival (or at time of booking if 8 weeks or less).

## Availability

Please contact the owner for available dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/fsc-slapton-ley-kingsbridge-devon#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Slapton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2QP, GB

Latitude: 50.2926025

Longitude: -3.6527613

### About The Area

Located on the Start Bay coast, the Centre is surrounded by the 200 hectare Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are 8 miles and can be accessed by bus or car. Totnes is 35 minutes by car and Salcombe is 30 minutes by car. Exeter and Plymouth are 1 hours drive.
- **Shop:** Slapton Community village shop is adjacent to the centre, selling fresh produce.
- **Food and Drink:** Queens Arms and Tower Inn are within walking distance.
- **Airport:** Exeter International Airport, 32 miles.
- **Train:** Totnes Rail Station, 12 miles on the South West Main Line. Direct to Bristol (1.5 hours), London Paddington and Birmingham (3 hours).
- **Bus:** Slapton Village (half mile). Daily bus service to Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Plymouth.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: FSC Marketing
- Phone: +44 (0)1548 580 466
- Email: enquiries@field-studies-council.org
