| Ideal group size = 20 - 40, also very suitable for smaller groups, or up to 50 in summer |
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Information request/enquiry form
Feedback from other users
Leaflets to print yourself, or available on request
Local catering companies if you want someone to cook for you.
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| Each building is self-contained, and the various buildings can be reserved in any combination. |
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The Pound House
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- 17th century thatched cow byre and cider-making barn
- lovingly converted and re-opened 2003
- (previously dormitories ~ amazing changes!)
- modern facilities and traditional character
- large sunny lean-to dining room opens onto terrace and lawn
- two meeting rooms with comfy chairs
- superb kitchen (cater up to 50 people)
- 6 twin bedrooms (3 en-suite, 3 sharing 2 bath/shower rooms)
- possible space for 1 extra floor mattress in 2 of the bedrooms, and 2 mattresses in 3 of the bedrooms
- downstairs toilets and showers (suit large groups with campers)
- full central heating throughout
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| The Long Barn (old - until end November 2010) |
- simple, practical facilities
- large split level lounge
- (comfy chairs one end, dining table and chairs the other)
- fully equipped kitchen
- 6 single bedrooms, 4 twin bedrooms
- space for 1 extra floor mattress in 2 of the bedrooms
- downstairs toilets, showers and bath
- one upstairs toilet and shower
- full central heating throughout
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| The Long Barn (new - from October 2011) |
- high quality facilities
- 8 en-suite twin/double bedrooms
- 1 en-suite single bedroom
- 2 large and light main rooms
- conservatory and terrace
- kitchen, servery, toilets
- full disabled access throughout the ground floor
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| The Pig Pens - Berkshire, Gloucester and Tamworth |
- Single storey range of former pigsties
- new at Easter 2006
- twin beds
- attractively furnished
- table, 2 table chairs, 2 comfy chairs
- en-suite shower and toilet
- Berkshire & Gloucester only: sleeping deck for 2 up ladder
- Tamworth only: additional adaptations for wheelchair users
Note: Pig Pens may also be booked independently for private retreats |
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| The Hen Runs (for humans) 1-4 (from February 2011) |
- Simple self-contained units each with shower room and kitchen
- 1 = twin room
- 2 = twin room
- 3 = pair of twin rooms
- 4 = twin room plus living room
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when we have a picture of the real thing we'll put it here! |
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| Camping |
There is no independent camping at Sheldon
Groups hiring one or more buildings may bring tents for extra guests, up to agreed maximum numbers.
Tents may only be pitched in the Camping Field or on the grass above the Long Barn.
Downstairs toilets and showers are suitable for use by camping guests |
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| Summary of residential facilities: |
Building |
bedrooms |
beds |
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twin
rooms
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# extra
mattresses |
communal
rooms |
kitchen caters |
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6 |
12 |
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6 |
8 |
3 |
50 |
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10 |
14 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
25 |
Long Barn
NEW |
9 |
17 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
2 |
30 |
Berkshire Pig Pen |
1 |
2+2* |
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1 |
2 |
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1 |
2+2* |
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1 |
2 |
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Tamworth Pig Pen |
1 |
2 |
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1 |
2 |
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Hen Run1 |
1 |
2 |
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1 |
2 |
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Hen Run 2 |
1 |
2 |
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1 |
2 |
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Hen Run 3 |
2 |
4 |
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2 |
2 |
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Hen Run 4 |
1 |
2 |
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1 |
3 |
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# we don't necessarily allow the full number for all types of groups - these are the absolute maximums - please discuss
* the second two beds are on a sleeping deck up a ladder |
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