Outdoor Alternative Accommodation

Regular customers include primary schools on activity holidays, secondary schools studying sciences and geography, and Colleges and Universities studying Biology, Geology and Sports Science. We are also used as a study retreat in the winter for A Level students.

Our purpose-built, comfortable 3-star bunkhouse style accommodation sleeps 42 people in 9 bedrooms several of which are en-suite. School and youth groups have access to exclusive use of the accommodation.

The accommodation is available on a catered and self-catered basis. Our healthy and hearty meals are all freshly prepared on the premises and all dietary requirements are catered for. We provide packed lunches for groups that are active through the day.

The large common rooms can double as classrooms or even laboratories for science groups. There are also break-out rooms available for smaller groups. Internet facilities can be made available to groups.

The Centre has 7-acres of grounds providing scope for games and team-building activities.

We have established links with local AALA licensed outdoor activities providers and activities such as kayaking, climbing, coasteering and orienteering are all run within walking distance of the Centre.

The main beach in Rhoscolyn, Borthwen, is 5 minutes walk from the centre. It is a sheltered bay with a golden sand crescent beach and is safe for swimming and ideal for beach games and rock-pooling.

Groups of up to 41 in two purpose built, self-contained bunkhouses.

Outdoor Alternative meets all its legal obligations with regard to fire safety. Information is available to group leaders to assist them in undertaking their risk assessments. We recommend that all new groups visit the accommodation in advance to familiarize themselves with the facilities.

In 2011 self catering accommodation will cost £17.40 per person per night (inclusive of VAT @ 20%), fully catered accommodation is £41.60 per person per day.

Outdoor Alternative does have qualified first aiders however there can be no guarantee that they will be on site art all times. Groups should consider bringing their own first aider should they feel this is necessary.

The accommodation is available on a catered and self-catered basis. Our healthy and hearty meals are all freshly prepared on the premises and all dietary requirements are catered for. We provide packed lunches for groups that are active through the day.

The large common rooms can double as classrooms or even laboratories for science groups. There are also break-out rooms available for smaller groups. Internet facilities can be made available to groups.

We have one bedroom with level access suitable for disabled people. This has an adjacent level access toilet / shower room with grab rails for people with a mobility impairment. The ground floor of the accommodation has level access through to the kitchen and dining room.

There are nine bed rooms sleeping between two and six people in each. Several of the rooms have en-suite shower rooms.

Booking information is available from Jacqui Short, email: enquiries@outdooralternative.co.uk, Tel: 01407 860469.