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  • accommodation in brief
  • dormitory details
  • Other areas of the centre

ability first imageDukes Barn is a group accommodation base and can accommodate a maximum of 46 people, normally slightly less dependent on male/female mix.

It has a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and a large meeting room with TV/DVD if desired. The simple dining room, with modern kitchen adjacent can accommodate approximately 50 people.

The indoor clean up area with sinks, washing machine, tumble drier and modern drying room with de-humidifier mean that large groups can get waterproofs, boots etc cleaned and dried out overnight if needed.

Within the grounds we have a field and all weather surface suitable for 5 a side football, basket ball or similar games.

For activity courses we have an indoor climbing wall and a ropes course The less energetic will enjoy the orchard or a short stroll around the village. There is also a small sensory garden where you can sit for a quiet cup of tea or to enjoy the sun.

Situated within the beautiful village of Beeley, on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, Dukes Barn is an ideal location for short local riverside strolls or longer walks taking in nearby moorland and dales.

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Dormitories

Red Dormitorywheelchair symbol

Ground floor wheelchair accessible with:

  • sleeps 11 in 4 bunk beds, 2 single rise and fall beds and 1 single bed
  • 2 en-suite wash basins
  • attached staff room with two single beds and wash basin
  • separate disabled toilet with shower/bathing bench facilities
  • washroom with 2 toilet, 3 showers and 3 wash basins
    (nappy disposal and collection service)
  • smart drive automatic doors

Blue Dormitorywheelchair symbol

Ground floor wheelchair accessible with:

  • sleeps 11 in 4x bunk beds, 2 single rise and fall beds and 1single bed
  • attached staff room with 1 bunk bed and wash basin
  • 3 en-suite wash basins
  • washroom with 2 toilets, 3 showers and 2 wash basins plus disabled toilet and shower
    (nappy disposal and collection service)
  • smart drive automatic doors

Orange Dormitory

Ground floor

  • sleeps 4 in 2x bunk beds, this dormitory needs to share the Green and Pink dormitory washrooms (there is a toilet adjacent to the dormitory for overnight use)

Green Dormitory

First floor

  • sleeps 8 in 4x bunk beds
  • separate washroom with 2 toilet, 3 showers and 2 wash basins

Pink Dormitory

First floor

  • sleeps 6 in 3x bunk beds
  • separate washroom with 2toilet, 2 showers and 2 wash basins

staff bedrooms

First floor

  • 2 rooms each with a single bed (these rooms are off the lobby linking the green, pink dormitories and washrooms)

Although we have beds for a maximum 46 people this number will be dependant on your gender mix.

Use the documents below to help you allocate rooms.

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Ground floor    wheechair image

Dining room

The simple dining room, with modern kitchen adjacent can accommodate approximatley 50 people. To one end is a comfy area and the office, from the dining room a lift gives access to the lounge/meeting room and games room for those who cannot manage the stairs.

Lobby to stairway to meeting room and games room

External door to front courtyard and fresh laundry collection area.

Lobby /entrance area

The lobby is equipped with automatic doors to the entrance and dining area making it easy for wheelchair users to access.

Coat hooks for the groups to hang all outdoor clothing and a cubbyhole for outdoor shoes.

Equipment store

We have an extensive equipment store with a full range of activity equipment and large selection of waterproofs enabling us to provide each member of your groups with a full set of waterproofs and wellingtons.

Drying room

There is a well appointed and efficient drying room equipped with a dehumidifier.

Laundry room

The laundry room is equipped with sinks, washing machine and tumble dryer.

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First floor (access is via lift for those unable to use the stairs)

Lounge/meeting roomwheelchair symbol   

 

This room has seating for the group, the floor space also provides a small stage area.
Cupboards in this room provide a small tuck shop for sweets and souvenirs and also a TV/DVD if desired. There is a small library and some board games.

Games roomwheelchair symbol

In the games room there is a table tennis table, table football and a pool table.

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Outside    wheelchair symbol

External to the main building we have a indoor climbing wall, 2 ropes courses, playing field and an all weather surface.

Climbing wallwheelchair symbol

There is a small climbing wall in an old farm building. We have big plans to improve the wall to allow a greater access to less able climbers. | climbing wall project link |
The climbing wall as it is gives us an indoor training venue for novice climbers along with some good bouldering problems.

Ropes Coursewheelchair symbol

There are two low level ropes courses, one fully accessible by wheelchair users |see photo gallery for images link |

Activities on the climbing wall and ropes course must be supervised by centre staff

 

Playing field and all weather surface whellchair symbol

The playing field has a perimeter path which allows wheelchair access to the field, the willow structures and tunnel system.
The all weather surface is accessible by wheelchairs and is equipped with adjustable height basketball nets and five a side goal posts.