All Stretton Bunkhouse

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General Information

Comfortable bunk house facilities for up to 10 people in converted barn.
Immediate access to the Long Mynd for walkers and cyclists.
Within easy reach of the busy town of Church Stretton and all its facilities.

Opening and Check-in Times
5.30pm - 10.30am Every day of the year

Booking
Please allow 48 hours notice for booking.
Please remember that payment is taken in advance by credit/debit card, PayPal or cheque.

Directions
By train: Trains run to Church Stretton from the North, from Shrewsbury and from the south, from Hereford. As this is the main Cardiff line, it is a good service.

By bus: National Coaches run in to Shrewsbury. Buses run hourly from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton via All Stretton

By car:
From Church Stretton: Take the Shrewsbury Road north out of Church Stretton. All Stretton is about 1 mile up the road. On entering the village, take a left into a small lane - before the Yew Tree Pub, signposted "Village Hall" on the right hand wall. Follow the lane all the way up until you come to a cattle grid. Continue over the grid up the track until you cross over a small stream and a car park opens up. The Bunk House is on the right, up the hill.

From Shrewsbury: Take the A49 south out of Shrewsbury. Go through the villages of Dorrington and Leebotwood. One mile south of Leebotwood are some craft shops on the right. Just past these look for the sign post for All Stretton on the right. Follow the road round and into All Stretton. On entering the village, take a right into a small lane - just after the Yew Tree Pub, signposted "Village Hall" on the right hand wall. Follow the lane all the way up until you come to a cattle grid. Continue over the grid up the track until you cross over a small stream and a car park opens up. The Bunk House is on the right, up the hill.


At the Bunkhouse

The bunk house is heated by underfloor heating.

The following items are supplied:

Bedding
Cot, duvet and bumper, plastic sheet, bottom sheet
Tea towels (not personal towels)
Crockery and utensils
Tea, coffee, sugar (not milk)
Salt and pepper
Toilet rolls
Bath towels and hand towels can be provided at £1.00 and 50p per night respectively

Kitchen
The kitchen is fully kitted out with cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge. The kitchen also has a payphone. There is also a tumble dryer.

The Rooms
There are three rooms in the bunk house. The "Synalds" and "Caradoc" rooms each have two bunks, catering for four in total. The "Hovers" room has two single beds.

Facilities
There is a shower and two toilets at the Bunkhouse. A dryer is available for wet days. There is also a boot rack and boot sluice.


Activities in Shropshire

Whatever your taste is in the outdoors, it is here for you to sample. The Long Mynd offers easy walks and bike rides for those coming to relax and more demanding hikes, rides and runs for the seriously fit. There are local stables where you can book horse riding for the hour or day.

Pubs and shops
The nearest pub is the Yew Tree - a 10 minute walk from the Bunkhouse. It serves a good range of home made food, but please remember to book in advance.
Church Stretton is a 5 minute drive from the Bunkhouse and has supermarkets, pharmacies and outdoor clothing shops. The town also has a variety of takeaways and restaurants.


Tariff

Adults - YHA Members - £17.00 - non YHA Members: £20.00
U18 - YHA Members - £12.50 - non YHA Members: £15.50

Prices are current from 1st January 2012 - 28th February 2013

Please check availability and then use our booking form to book.
Once we have sent you confirmation, payment can be made by credit/card card, PayPal or cheque.


Contact Details

All Stretton Bunkhouse
Meadow Green
Batch Valley
All Stretton
Shropshire SY6 6JW

Tel: 01694 722593
Mob: 07815 517482 or 07971- 614149

Bookings: bookings@allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk

Information: info@allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk


Booking Form

Please note that we do not at this time accept credit/debit cards


Invoice Details:

Name:

Address:

Tel No:

E-Mail:

 

YHA Members:

Non YHA Members:

Adult Males:

U18 Males:

Adult Females:

U18 Females:

Adult Males:

U18 Males:

Adult Females:

U18 Females:

Empty beds can be booked for a full let.


Are you bringing a vehicle to the bunkhouse?        Yes      No
(£1.00 discount per night, per head, if vehicle free)


Dates:

Arrival Date:

Departure Date:

No of Nights:



Towels:

Bath Towels:

Hand Towels:



Special Requirements:



If you have a disability that may affect your stay, please give details here:



Would you like use of the bike shed?        Yes      No


How did you hear about us?


I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions.

 Yes      No



Thank you - we will respond as soon as possible.


Links and Contacts
 

Church Stretton Information
Church Stretton Town Website
Shropshire Tourism Website
Church Stretton Weather Forecast
Church Stretton - Wikipedia

Cycling and Walking Groups
Sustrans Cycle Routes
UK Youth Hostel Association
Marshall Cole

Adventure Activities
The Edge (adventure activities)
Minsterley Rifle Range
Midland Gliding Club
Blazing Bikes Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Food and Drink
Van Doesburgs Delicatessen
The Yew Tree Public House, All Stretton - Paul and Heather: 01694 722228

Accommodation
Croft House Bed and Breakfast


Access Statement

In general the bunkhouse is unlikely to be suited to groups which may include someone who is a full time wheelchair user, as the building is set over three floors with internal steps and staircase. The bunkhouse may be suited to a person with limited mobility or other impairment who is able to stand and negotiate a minimum of three internal stairs. The location in the beautiful Batch Valley with immediate opportunities for hill-walking, will prove equally exciting to people with and without disabilities, who feel confident and capable in this type of environment. 

Location and Approach 

The bunkhouse is situated on the edge of the village of All Stretton on the track leading up to the Long Mynd. Church Stretton railway station is approximately 1.2 miles from the Bunkhouse. The Church Stretton shuttle bus (April-October) operates to the Long Mynd from surrounding areas.

1. For further information visit http://www.churchstretton.co.uk/visitors

2. The access to the bunkhouse is up a 200m steep track which eventually leads into the hills. It is possible to drive up to the gateway providing agreement has been reached with the hostel owners, but due to manoeuvrability restrictions near the gateway, it is advisable to reverse up.

 
Entrance and Kitchen Area.

3. There is a single 15cm step leading into the Bunkhouse and the doorway is 82cm wide. The Bunkhouse is located on three levels with internal steps leading to each of the three bedrooms. 

4. The light and airy kitchen area is well equipped with modern appliances including refrigerator, washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker and microwave, sink and kitchen units. The top of the kitchen table is 78cm and the height from the floor to the underneath of the table is 61cm. The kitchen unit working surfaces are at a height of 91cm.

5. The power points and sockets have been clearly marked with colour contrasting strips* to make them more visible

6. There is a payphone in the kitchen which is positioned near to the doorway at a height of 108cm.

7. Large print information, a colour map* of the area are provided

 
Bedrooms and Facilities

8. There are three bedrooms at the Bunkhouse all of which are accessed by internal steps. These are:-

a. Novers - situated down three steps and which has a door width of 59cm.There is an adjacent room with toilet and washbasin which is set at a height of 79cm

b. Synalds is located up five steps each with treads of 16cm. The stair width is 79cm. There are two sets of bunk beds, the lower bunk is 50cm and the upper one 106cm from the floor. There is also a child’s cot available.

c. There is a shower room adjacent to Synalds with standard facilities and a step in shower.

d. Caradoc is situated up nine steps on a dog leg staircase. The width of the stairs is 74cm. The bedroom door opens directly onto stairs with no landing.

NB The items marked with an asterisk are recommended, although they may not yet be in place.


Other Information 

Assistance dogs are welcomed at the bunkhouse.

The local pub is situated at the bottom of the track ten minutes walk from the bunkhouse. 

The above information is designed to enable prospective visitors to make an informed choice as to whether the All Stretton Bunkhouse may meet their access needs. However, if you need any additional information please visit our website and contact us atinfo@allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk and we will respond as soon as possible, but please bear in mind that the Bunkhouse is not permanently staffed.
 


Terms and Conditions

All bookings are subject to availability and we reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion.

Payment
In order to secure your booking you must pay us the appropriate deposit, as set out below:-

Group Bookings
All Groups must have a leader. Group leaders accompanying the Group are responsible for the discipline and behaviour of their Group. Group leaders are responsible for all damage caused by their action or the actions of those in their group.
If any Group is given sole use of a Youth Hostel it shall not offer for sale to the general public or
publicly advertise the sale of Youth Hostel facilities or services without our prior written agreement.

If You Change Your Booking – Non Group Bookings
Changes requested from the date your booking is made will be treated as cancellations If you wish to change a confirmed reservation (e.g. changes in dates of visit or changes in numbers of people booked) such changes are subject to the availability of a suitable alternative and are subject to any additional costs incurred in making changes to accommodate your request. We will inform you of the amount of any additional costs when you request your changes and shall agree such costs with you.

If You Change a Group Booking
Subject to availability, you may change a Group booking to a different date up to 6 months before your arrival date. If, less than 6 months before your arrival date, you wish to change a Group booking such a change shall be treated as a cancellation. All changes shall be subject to the availability of a suitable alternative.

If You Cancel Your Booking
Cancellations may be subject to a cancellation charge. Cancellation charges may vary according to the booking.

If We Change Your Booking
In the unlikely event it becomes necessary to change your booking, in total or in part, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible of any necessary changes. You shall have the choice of: accepting the changed arrangements; or purchasing another booking from us (and paying or receiving a refund in respect of any differences); or cancelling your booking and receiving a full refund of all payments made.

Delay or Failure to Perform
We shall not be liable to you if we are prevented or delayed in the performing of any of our obligations to you if this is due to any cause beyond our reasonable control including (without limitation): adverse weather, explosion, flood, fire or accident; war or civil disturbance; strike, industrial action or stoppages of work; any form of government intervention; a third party act or omission; failure by you to give us a correct delivery address or notify us of any change of
address.

Cancellation of Bookings
All cancellations are subject to a cancellation charge.

If You Cancel a Group booking

No. of Days Amount Payable
More than 56 days Cancellation charge
Less than 56 days Total cost of your stay

 If You Cancel a Non-Group Booking

No. of Days Amount Payable
More than 7 days No charge
7 days or less Total cost of your stay

Behaviour
If your behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable or causes damage your booking may be terminated and you may be asked to leave our premises. Your membership card will be retained pending further enquiry. No whole or part refunds will be made under these
circumstances

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The contract is subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Your Information
We shall only store and use the information you supply to us for the purposes of carrying out our contract with you and and to collect valuable feedback about how satisfied you were with the services provided.
In the event that your membership is withdrawn or you are notified that you are no longer able to stay at YHA (on the grounds of unacceptable behaviour), your personal details will be shared with all hostels to ensure that you are not permitted to stay in the future.

Our liability to You
We shall ensure that the accommodation and /or other services you order from us are in accordance with these terms and conditions and shall be performed by us with reasonable skill and care.
 


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