# Tower Wood OEC, Windermere, Cumbria, Lake District

Youth and school group centre sleeping up to 98, for catered outdoor adventure residentials by Lake Windermere

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 10 - 107
- 36 bedrooms
- Dining for 59

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tower-Wood-Girl-ghyl-scrambling-for-GA.jpg (caption: Taking a dip in the Ghyll; alt: Taking a dip in the Ghyll)
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- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tower-Wood-Main-house-accommodation-for-GA_0.jpg (caption: Dormitory stle accommodation in the Main House; alt: Dormitory stle accommodation in the Main House)
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- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tower-Wood-Windermere-Accommodation-for-GA.jpg (caption: Fully accessible rooms in Windermere Lodge; alt: Fully accessible rooms in Windermere Lodge)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Tower-Wood-Windermere-ensuite-accommodation-for-GA.jpg (caption: En suite accommodation in Windermere Lodge; alt: En suite accommodation in Windermere Lodge)

## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

At Lancashire Outdoor Education our residential experience provides the opportunity for young people to:

-Learn about ourselves, others, and the environment

-Try new things outside their comfort zones

– Explore their potential whilst make lifelong memories

Our programmes can be designed flexibly to achieve your group aims. We provide clean, warm, and tidy accommodation facilities with tasty, nutritious, and satisfying home cooked food as part of our residential offer.

The centre has 107 bed capacity across three buildings. Windermere Lodge sleeps 59 in en suite rooms, 4 are fully accessible with en suite wet rooms and bedroom to bathroom hoists. Lounge spaces with kitchenettes are also available. The Main House sleeps 39 dormitory style with a dining area and lounge space for your use. South Lodge sleeps 9 in three twin rooms and one three bed room. 

## Additional Features

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

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Sorry, no pets.
- **Accessibility:** Windermere Lodge is wheelchair accessible (across 2 floors), offering fully accessible bathrooms with hoists. The grounds are accessible for all.
- **WiFi:** WiFi available in both buildings. Mobile signal is dependent on provider.
- **Kitchen:** The Main House kitchen provides a fully equipped kitchen with utensils, two 4 hob electric ovens, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
- **Dining Room:** Windermere Lodge: open dining area, tables and chairs for up to 60. The Main House: tables and chairs for up to 39.
- **Sitting Room:** Windermere Lodge: communal lounge space with TV and comfy seating. The Main House: large lounge space with a TV, comfy seating and conservatory.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** Windermere Lodge: TV with Freeview and HDMI cable for laptop connection. The Main House: TV with Freeview and HDMI cable for laptop connection.
- **Games Room:** There is no games room.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Windermere Lodge: underfloor heating. Main House: central heating
- **Bedrooms:** Windermere Lodge: 23 rooms made up of twin and family en suite rooms. Main House: 9 rooms dormitory style, made up of single and bunk beds.
- **Linen:** Bedding provided in both properties.
- **Bathrooms:** Windermere Lodge offers en suite pods with shower, toilet and sink. 4 fully accessible wet rooms. Main House provides communal toilets and showers.
- **Children's Facilities:** No specific facilities for children, although families are very welcome.
- **Outdoor:** 12 acres of private grounds overlooking Lake Windermere. Picnic benches across the site.
- **Swimming Pool:** Windermere!
- **Parking:** Up to 20 private parking spaces.
- **Smoking:** No smoking policy.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- Main House self-catering – £36.00 per person per night
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- Windermere Lodge full board – £70.80 per person per night
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- Full Residential (activities, accommodation, food) – please contact us for pricing

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/tower-wood-oec-windermere-cumbria-lake-district/youth#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PL, GB

Latitude: 54.312476734406

Longitude: -2.9461314687866

### About The Area

30 minutes from Junction 36 on the M6. Take the A590 to Newby Bridge, then take the A592 north for 3 miles towards Bowness-on-Windermere. Located on the left. Overlooking Lake Windermere.

### What's Nearby?

- **Shop:** Bowness-on-Windermere, 4 miles.
- **Food and Drink:** Beech Hill Hotel, 1 mile.
- **Airport:** Manchester Airport, 91 miles.
- **Train:** Windermere Railway Station, 6 miles.
- **Bus:** Bus stop is outside the main entrance to the centre.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Becki Saint
- Phone: +44 (0)1539 531 519
- Email: tower.wood@lancashire.gov.uk
- Website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/outdooreducation/our-centres/tower-wood
