Outdoor centre accommodation in North Devon, sleeping up to 260 for youth adventures and friends get togethers, with catering and activity available
Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Skern Adventure Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, sleeps 2 - 260 in 60 bedrooms.
Skern Adventure Appledore in North Devon provides accommodation for school residentials, clubs, sports teams, youth groups, and friend and family gatherings.
In a spectacular waterfront location beside the Taw and Torridge estuary, the centre offers a practical and flexible base for groups looking to stay together close to the coast, beaches and countryside.
The site can host up to 260 guests across a mix of dormitory rooms, family rooms, accessible accommodation and camping options. Exclusive-use bookings and smaller groups are both welcome - please note that the centre regularly hosts several groups at the same time, but in separate secure units of accommodation. The centre accepts bookings on either an accommodation only basis, or with catering provided - please enquire for options.
Facilities on-site include:
- Spacious dining and communal areas
- Classrooms and meeting spaces
- Showers, changing rooms and drying areas
- Accessible bedrooms, toilets and wet rooms
- Heated outdoor pool
- Recreation fields
- Climbing wall and high ropes, archery and assault course
- On-site shop
- Glamping and camping options
Groups can also book instructor-led activity packages as part of a residential stay, with programmes to suit the age, experience and size of each group. Outdoor activities available include:
- Surfing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Raft building
- Climbing
- High ropes
- Team challenges
- Estuary and environmental activities
With over 50 years of experience running residential stays, the team at Appledore supports groups throughout their visit, with the provision of accommodation, catering and activities in one place. The centre’s coastal location, large capacity and range of facilities make it suitable for short breaks, activity holidays and longer residential visits throughout the year.