Frequently Asked Questions
What will I need to bring?
We provide bedding packs and meals (if catered). We do ask all guests to bring your own toiletries, swimming towel and separate bathing towel.
If you are coming with your school, please make sure you bring only the items on the approved school checklist. The Stables is self-catered; food, washing up liquid and towels necessary.
The weather can often change from day-to-day. We recommend extra warm clothes, shoes, wellington boots and a waterproof coat. Bring your swimming costume!
Who is responsible for us?
Young people/Students: Our staff at Dunfield house are responsible for looking after the grounds and the house, bedding, and catered food. Teachers and approved chaperones are fully responsible for visiting guests whilst staying at Dunfield house. However, we always have staff on site (and on-call during the night) who regularly liaise with the teacher or the responsible adult in charge.
Adult groups: To help with the smooth running of your stay, we ask that one adult is the designated 'Group Leader' to liaise with our Dunfield staff during your time at Dunfield – this is often the person organising & booking the trip.
What activities do you have at Dunfield House & Stables?
We have 15 acres of grounds with terraced lawns, walks through woodland, streams and fields. On the grounds close to the house, we have a small sized football pitch, a volleyball area, a swimming pool, a disc golf course, campfire sites, a labyrinth and a peace garden.
Dunfield house is a relaxing environment and we wish for you to have as much fun as we do. We hope that our space will be enjoyed and explored by all within your group or family.
How safe is Dunfield House & Stables?
We work with consultants to ensure our Health and Safety record is the best it can be. We always have at least one member of staff on site or on-call at all times, in case of an emergency where your group leader needs support.
At night (and when offsite), group leaders are responsible for locking up their accommodation building including front doors and ground floor windows. The Dunfield Staff are responsible for locking all outside office and kitchen doors, and ground floor windows in these areas.
How does dining and catering work?
One person from your table will go to the kitchen, collect the food and bring it to the middle of your table. You can then put as much or as little onto your plate. We invite all of our guests to try everything that is served.
If you have a special diet for religious, ethical or health reasons we will prepare individual meals for you when you can't have the main meal or sweet - we haven't found a diet that we cannot cater for yet!