Castree House is a self-catering unit used by groups working with people with disabilities. It has 7 bedrooms on two floors and can sleep 15 comfortably. There is a large kitchen/living room, two bathrooms, a laundry room and playroom
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Kitchen / Dinning Area
The Kitchen/Living room is a large room with separate areas for cooking, eating and relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker, a dishwasher, large washing up sinks and 2 larder fridges. It is accessible to the patio and the garden.
The dining area has two large tables and chairs that will seat 15 people comfortably.
Living Area
The carpeted living area has comfortable sofas and armchairs as well as a computer, printer, TV and stereo system.
Playroom
The playroom is a new addition to the facilities available in Castree House. It was converted from the old garage in January 2008 and is now fully equipped as a sensory playroom with equipment including a light projector, bubble tube and two sensory boards.
The room also has a 38” flat screen TV with digital television, a DVD player, a good quality sound system and a computer that is connected to the internet.
We also have art materials and other play equipment and everyone who has used the room have been hugely impressed with this new addition to the facilities that we can offer to our visitors.
Bedrooms
Ground Floor
There are 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. All have single beds and there are 3, 2 and 2 beds in each. Each bed has a waterproof mattress protector, fitted sheet, duvet and pillow. Cot sides to the beds are available. All the rooms have fitted carpets, a washbasin, wardrobe and chest of drawers. All the ground floor bedrooms have nurse-call alarms linked to a consol in the living room and one of the upstairs bedrooms. Doors from the bedrooms open on to the patio and the front drive. They cannot be opened from the outside. It is possible to turn on an alarm system at night which sounds throughout the building should a bedroom door to the outside be opened.
First Floor
Upstairs in Castree House there are 4 bedrooms with 3, 2, 2, and I beds in each. There are washbasins and vanity units in all the rooms apart from the single room. All the beds are single beds and have a waterproof mattress protector, fitted sheet, duvet and pillow. Each room has a fitted carpet, wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bathroom / Toilets
Ground Floor
The downstairs bathroom adjoins the largest bedroom and has a wheelchair accessible shower, free standing bath, toilet and washbasin. We also have an electric hoist, a changing table and a wheelchair for use in the shower. This room is also connected to the nurse call system
There is a separate Toilet on the ground floor with a wheelchair accessible toilet and nurse call alarm.
First Floor
The bathroom upstairs has a bath with an overhead shower, washbasin and toilet.
Other Indoor Facilities
The Laundry room has a heavy duty large washing machine and tumble dryer and a chest freezer.
Outdoor facilities
Castree House has a large patio, lawn and flower bed area to the rear that is fenced off from the surrounding woodland. Access gates lead to a wheelchair accessible path that follow a circulate route to the dew pond and back to Castree House. The patio has outdoor lighting and there are tables and chairs for eating and a barbecue for groups to use. On the lawn there is a trampoline and swing. Groups are welcome to use the campfire area adjacent to the garden for bonfires.
Below are details on the costs and booking forms for Macaroni Wood. If you are looking to book please first call us on 01367 850 356 to check for availability. Once you have spoken to the Centre Managers and reserved a booking you must print and complete the correct booking form below.
As part of the booking procedure you must have read our Health & Safety Policy and sign the booking form to say you accept its terms.
We ask that you post your booking form back to us with a 50% deposit rather than email it.
All Groups
All groups pay £13.50 per person per night and there is a minimum charge of £135 (i.e. for 10 people)
Additional charges for all groups are:
Laundry – £1 per person
Bikes and games room – £50 per week or £25 per weekend
Recycling – £5 per group visit
Only available at certain times of the year. This can be in either house and our charges are £15 per person per night. (Minimum numbers apply)
Catering can be provided at an additional cost and by arrangement with Richard and Liz
