# The Springhead Trust, Shaftesbury, Dorset Venue for youth and school residential trips with on site outdoor and curriculum-based activities, by Cranborne Chase ## At a Glance - Sleeps 10 - 37 - 8 bedrooms - Dining for 60 ## Images - Total images stored: 13 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/P1010171.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Friday_Set-up_37.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Friday_Set-up_21.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Friday_Set-up_15.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0397_0.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/3-P1030196_1.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4-0087_0.jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/5-P1030200_1.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/001 698A0064rs_1.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0073rs_1.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4-Springhead Gounds Front Pre thatch_2.jpg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/698A0089rs_2.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0200rs_2.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Springhead’s 7-acre estate attracts schools and colleges countrywide due to its vibrant, inspirational position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its neighbouring Site of Special Scientific Interest: a chalk downland with over 90 species of flowers and grasses and a stunning collection of butterflies. The Centre itself is rich in flora and fauna and boasts fresh water springs, a lake and stream; supporting a wide range of subjects and cross-curricular themes within the National Curriculum. Students find it an exciting and enriching place to visit, both as a resource for learning and for play. Many find it a life changing experience: on an individual basis youngsters widen their horizons and develop important life skills and as a group they bond together with their peers and leaders. Among the many activities are hill walking, map work, pond dipping, river studies, night animal safaris, small mammal studies, shelter-building, bird-watching and camp fire sing–a-longs. A walk round the village of Fontmell Magna is often included on the primary school itinerary, where pupils look at the similarities and differences compared to where they live and go to school, while older students find the peace and tranquillity of the place excellent for study and revision trips. Additionally, the Centre can arrange for creative workshops run by professionals. Both staff and tutors are DBS checked. Health and safety is of prime importance with risk assessments completed on all activities. The Centre offers large indoor work areas and full board or self-catered accommodation with dormitory, twin and single rooms in the grounds and an en-suite twin bedroom in the Mill Building with disabled access and facilities. Renowned for its friendly staff and informal atmosphere, schools return again and again to experience the warm hospitality and delicious food. Special dietary menus are available upon request. ## Additional Features - Leader Rooms - Risk Assessments - Presentation Aids - Outdoor Activities - Educational Focus ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** By arrangement - please enquire. - **Accessibility:** Accessible wheelchair access to the gardens. The Mill bedroom is accessible to wheelchair users and has an accessible en suite. - **Hot Tub:** None. - **WiFi:** Free WiFi. - **Kitchen:** Large professional kitchen, fully equipped to cater for up to 60. - **Dining Room:** A spacious dining area adjacent to the kitchen seats about 40; the larger Mill room upstairs seats up to 60 and is ideal for celebrations. - **Sitting Room:** Two large reception rooms on the first floor of the historic Mill overlook the lake and gardens. The House has a further sitting room. - **TV and Music Facilities:** None available. - **Bedrooms:** The dormitories sleep up to 37 in a mix of bunkbeds and single beds. The historic house has 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to a further 10 people. - **Linen:** Linen is provided but you will need to bring your own towels and toiletries. - **Bathrooms:** The dormitories all have shower rooms and toilets. The Mill toilets include an accessible toilet with baby change facilities. - **Outdoor:** Seven acres of grounds including lakeside gardens, orchard and picnic tables. Designated fire pit area can be set up on request. - **Parking:** Private car park for 40 cars. - **Smoking:** No smoking or vaping please. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Prices on request.  ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/springhead-trust-shaftesbury-dorset/youth#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Dorset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorset) > [Shaftesbury](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/shaftesbury) ### Address Address: Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0NU, GB Latitude: 50.951343879881 Longitude: -2.1819019317627 ### About The Area Springhead is located in the quintessential Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, approximately 4 miles south of the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 4 miles Shaftesbury. - **Shop:** 0.5 mile to local shop, 4 miles to supermarket, nearest organic farm shop 3 miles. - **Food and Drink:** Nearest Bistro Pub - The Fontmell, Fontmell Magna 0.5 mile.Nearest Family Pub The Cricketers, Iwerne Courtney 3 miles. - **Airport:** Bournemouth International approx 25 miles, takes 1 hour. - **Train:** Gillingham approx 6 miles, takes 25 minutes. - **Bus:** 0.5 mile.