Minstead Study Centre, Lyndhurst, Hampshire New Forest

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Sleeps
12-40
Bedrooms
4
Dining
40
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2022
Property Type: 
Bunkhouses
Large bunkhouse in the New Forest sleeping 40 for extended family holidays, weekends with friends and groups of all kinds

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends.
Minstead Study Centre, Lyndhurst, Hampshire New Forest, sleeps 12-40 in 4 bedrooms.

Minstead Study Centre, an outdoor centre and holiday bunkhouse near Lyndhurst in the New Forest, is a superb location for a huge range of groups, events and courses, providing a very flexible service throughout the year. We are most regularly used as a venue for primary school residential visits, but have in recent years been successfully used for a number of other groups, including extended families, groups of friends, yoga retreats, craft groups, spiritual and religious groups, who make the most of our New Forest locality and our 7 acres of beautiful, characterful and tranquil grounds.

Please note that due to the rural nature of the site, and the proximity of our neighbours, we are not a suitable venue for potentially noisy parties!

Our beautiful, timber-built bunkhouse accommodation block was built in 2005. It has underfloor heating and a huge log burning stove providing a cosy and warm space all year round. The building has 2 large dorms, each sleeping 18 in bunk beds, each with adjoining showers and toilets. In addition there are 2 ensuite twin rooms. The building has residential capacity for 40 people in total. It also contains boot rooms and a large central social space, with comfy seating, Wi-Fi, TV/DVD and small kitchenette.

Alongside the accommodation block is the original Victorian school building, containing the dining room, professionally equipped kitchen and large classroom - suitable for use as overspill dining, or as a presentation or performance area.

The Centre has 7 acres of gorgeous, tranquil, wildlife-rich grounds containing woodlands, meadows, ponds, sheep field (with friendly sheep), roundhouse and large vegetable garden.

Minstead is a small New Forest village, with a lovely pub, beautiful medieval church and a small village store.

The Centre is in the heart of the extraordinary landscape of the New Forest National Park, with thousands of acres of open access woodland and heath, with the famous New Forest ponies and a rich tapestry of wildlife habitats. It is a wonderful and popular area for walking, cycling and wildlife watching, and the Centre can be a brilliant base for your exploration.

Facilities

Professionally equipped commercial kitchen with large oven, hot cupboard, 6 gas hobs, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer.
The small dining room provides enough space for up to 40 visitors. The adjoining classroom is far larger and can seat 40 in more comfort if necessary.
The accommodation block has a central social space, with gorgeous log burner, with seating on chairs and beanbags for around 25 people.
The social room has a 42inch TV with Amazon firestick, and DVD player.
WiFi covers both buildings and mobile signal is very good on all networks.
No games room though there is loads of space outdoors for outdoor play.
The accommodation block is underfloor heated and remains warm throughout the year. In addition the central social space has a large log burner.
2 large bunk bedded dormitories, sleeping 18 each, with adjoining shower and toilet factifies. 2 en-suite twin rooms.
Provided, including duvets and pillows (but not towels).
Dorms have adjoining washrooms, each with 3 separate showers, sinks, toilets. Twin rooms have en-suite toilet and shower. Additional loos elsewhere.
The accommodation is accessible via ramp, and one of the showers allows wheelchair access. Please note, the site is sloped and muddy in places.
7 acres of fabulous garden to explore, let off steam, clamber, hide, play, invent and make dens! And 3 very friendly sheep.
The 7 acre site contains woods, meadows, sheep field (with sheep!), roundhouse, ponds and vegetable garden. BBQ and campfire facilities available.
None on site. Excellent swimming pool nearby in Romsey.
On site (in playground) space for up to 8 cars + more space outside gate. Field available for larger numbers of cars if needed. EV charging available.
Outside gates only please.
No pets - sorry.

Location

Very easily accessible, being only 10 minutes from the A31 and M27. Located on a very quiet lane on the edge of the village of Minstead in the heart of the New Forest.
Lyndhurst (small town - approx 3 miles), Southampton (city - approx 14 miles).
Minstead community stores - 200 metre walk. Nearest large supermarket is Morrisons in Totton - 8 miles.
The Trusty Servant is around 200 metres walk, up a small footpath. This is a large New Forest pub, and offers excellent food and a great atmosphere.

Booking Information

The Centre is generally available for hire at weekends and during the school holidays. Prices from £350 per night..minimum 2 night stay. Discounted rates for stays of 4 nights or more. Please note, that due to the tranquil nature of the site, we are not a suitable venue for potentially loud parties!

Self Catering
Yes
Outside Caterers
Yes
Breakfast
No
Other Meals
No
Full Board Only
No
Wi-fi
Yes
Games Room
No
Hot Tub
No
Swimming Pool
No
Tennis Court
No
Pets
No
Open Fire
Yes
Disabled Access
Yes

Getting here

School Lane
Minstead
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7GJ
United Kingdom
Brockenhurst (mainline station) - 8 miles. Very frequent trains to London Waterloo.
300 metres to village Centre - though buses to Minstead are few and far between!
Southampton - 14 miles.

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Minstead Study Centre, Lyndhurst, Hampshire New Forest
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Zebe Harris

Joined us: 2022
+44 (0)2380 813 437
School Lane
Minstead
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7GJ
United Kingdom
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