Welcome To Woodberry Down Page
FROM COUNTRY ESTATE, Woodberry Down was built a hundred years ago for a wealthy family and their servants. Between the wars it was used as a prep school. During World War II American soldiers trained here for D day. It then became a country hotel. For the last 42 years it has been a study centre.
VALUE FOR MONEY,Most of our customers are students from the age of eleven to twenty two. Few are affluent. To keep our prices down we offer hostel accommodation. We have four independently-accessed landings where six to eight students sleep in comfortable bunk bedded dormitories, each with washbasin, hanging space and a locker for each person. Each group has its own landing where there are separate toilets and showers for mixed groups. All rooms are centrally heated. An efficient drying room deals with those wet clothes. There are boot racks at each entrance for dirty shoes.
BETTER FACILITIES FOR TEACHERS, On each landing are well appointed twin bedded rooms for leaders. Some are en-suite. Leaders also have their own lounge with TV.
DIETS CATERED FOR, Our dining room can accommodate up to 100 students at a sitting. We serve an English breakfast, packed lunch and full evening meal, always with a vegetarian alternative. We like prior notice of special diets and any medical conditions of which we should be aware.
FRIENDLY AND FLEXIBLE, Woodberry Down is an independent, family run residential centre. All our family are enthusiastically involved, each caring for a different aspect of our guest’s comfort. We believe this makes for a more friendly and flexible atmosphere.
PRIVATE GROUNDS, Woodberry Down grounds extend to fourteen acres – part grassland and meadow, part deciduous woodland. ‘Inter silvas, quaerere verum.’ Their use is reserved exclusively for resident groups.