Residential Brochure
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Residential Brochure
Cefn Lea conference & holiday park www.cefnlea.co.uk information guide BEAUTIFUL MID WALES... CONTENTS How to Find us page 4 ________________________________________ Welcome page 5 ________________________________________ Useful things to know page 6/7 ________________________________________ Leisure Activities and Sport page 8/9 ________________________________________ School and Country Centre page 10/11 ________________________________________ LIVERPOOL Llandudno Holyhead A5 53 M Accommodation Options page 12/13 ________________________________________ A55 M A5 A487 Wrexham 83 6 A4 9 A4 8 BIRMINGHAM A49 Newtown A4 70 A489 A4 87 3 A48 A44 Rhayader A44 83 A4 65 Brecon A40 A40 A4 70 Tenby Swansea M4 M6 A483 A458 Cefn Lea Park, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys SY16 4AJ Tel: 01686 625275 Fax: 01686 626122 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cefnlea.co.uk Shrewsbury Welshpool By Air The nearest Airports are Manchester & Birmingham, approximately 1.5 hours drive. To Stafford & Stoke To Wrexham Chester & Liverpool By Train M4 Newport Cardiff BRISTOL From the South: As you travel from the south pick up the A483 in Llandrindod Wells and stay on it until you get to the Cefn Lea entrance. Cefn Lea is 20 miles north of Llandrindod Wells on the left hand side. Our local train station is Newtown in Powys, on the Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth line. The station is about 6 miles from Cefn Lea. There is a plentiful supply of taxis at reasonable rates. Phone numbers can be found on our website. Monmouth 49 A40 M50 A4 A487 A4 A40 Pembroke 70 A4 Fishguard A49 Builth Wells 82 From the North: Lidl A483 A5/M54 Newtown M6 J10A Dolfor (small Village) To Birmingham CEFN LEA A483 5.5 miles from Lidl. Do not turn off main road. M 5 A4 By Road 4 M54 A45 Machynlleth How to find us Shrewsbury Welshpool 93 A4 Aberystwyth A5 Plan of Site page 16 ________________________________________ M6 Pwllheli 0 A47 Plan of Main Complex page 15 ________________________________________ A4 8 3 Organizing a Conference page 14 ________________________________________ As you enter Newtown continue on the the A483 to the fourth set of traffic lights (Lidl Junction) and turn left under the railway bridge towards Llandrindod Wells. Stay on this road (A483) for exactly 5.5 miles and Cefn Lea is on the right hand side (DO NOT turn off the A483 road until you see the Cefn Lea sign). 56 Chester Welcome…. Situated in the beauty and tranquility of the Mid Wales hills, Cefn Lea offers a warm Welsh welcome to all our guests. Owned and run by the Morgan family, the centre was started in 1978 with a timber hut and four static caravans. y Today it is one of the largest Christian Conference and Holiday Centres in Europe. The centre can cater for over 600 guests in a variety of accommodation including pinewood chalets, leisure homes, a bungalow and tent & touring pitches. We are able to offer outstanding value for money with guests being either fully catered for in our restaurant or choosing to self cater. 9 a - 197 Cefn Le The ever-enlarging main complex currently comprises of a main hall that can hold over 600 people with full A/V support available, 15 other conference rooms, 600 seater restaurant, 2 sports halls, indoor children's play room, dolby surround sound cinema and other recreational areas. Cefn Lea is set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside providing ample opportunity for recreation including mountain walks, forest trail, nature reserve, 3 tennis courts, pitch and putt, crazy golf, frisbee golf and children's play areas. Please take a look at our web site www.cefnlea.co.uk for further information. Thanks for your interest. We look forward to welcoming you to Cefn Lea some day. The Morgan Family 5 USEFUL THINGS To Know About The Park Confectionery and Drinks Machines Tea, coffee, cappuccino, soup, hot chocolate and snacks can be purchased from the vending machines in the reception area. Change machines are also located here. Wi-Fi/Pay Phone Wi-Fi and public pay phones are situated in the reception area. The phones do not accept incoming calls. First Aid The First Aid is situated at reception. Local doctors can be contacted at Newtown surgery which is open 6 days a week, Tel: 01686 611611. A map and further information of closest A&E’s is available at reception. Emergency Telephone There is an emergency telephone located on reception. Transport to Newtown There is a plentiful supply of taxi operators ready to take you to and from Newtown. Also a bus route passes the site entrance several times a day. Please see website or call at reception for up to date times and information. Items for Hire Televisions, travel cots and other items can be hired from the centre for a nominal charge. If you inform us of your requirements prior to arrival the items will be ready for collection. Shop We have a shop on site that sells a small range of products such as basic groceries, confectionery, snack items, drinks, toiletries, stationery, books, toys, cards, post cards, souvenirs and CD’s. Opening times are variable depending on groups programmes. Disability Facilities The park is situated directly off the main road. As you drive into the tarmaced car park, disabled parking spaces are on your left, within 3 metres of the entrance to the main complex. The main entrance with electric doors takes guests directly into the spacious reception. All areas (except the boardroom) can be accessed from the ground level. The dining rooms, conference rooms and other areas all have wide or double doors and are all spacious. The disabled toilet and shower and baby changing room is situated off the reception hall. A lift is also available providing access between the upper and lower floors. Designated accommodation is modified for wheelchair access. Conference organisers should notify the office of any special requirements for these to be accommodated. Post The Post is collected from reception at approx 10am each day except Sundays and Bank Holidays. Guests mail that arrives will be placed on the reception desk. Smoking Policy The centre has a no smoking policy in the main complex and in all chalets, leisure homes and bungalows. Media Suite The media suite is available for conference groups to use and is ideal for either showing films or teaching DVDs. Laundry A laundry room is located in the main complex. Washing machines and dryers are available at reasonable prices. An iron is also available from reception for your use. Lost Property All items found on site will be placed in lost property and kept for 14 days only. Minimum charge for returning lost property is £5.00. Items not claimed will be given to charity. 6 For Your INFORMATION We want your stay at Cefn Lea Park to be as pleasant as possible so please read through the following information to ensure your safety and assist us in the smooth running of the site. No pets allowed except guide dogs No smoking in any building or accommodation. Alcohol is not permitted in the main complex or outside (only in your own accommodation). Anyone found with drugs or excess alcohol will be asked to leave the site. Please observe the 10mph speed limit and do not use the site for driving lessons. Ensure children are supervised at all times. The ponds in the nature reserve are not safe for swimming in. Tents/awnings should be at least 15ft apart. We advise that awnings should be taken down when not in use. Awnings left up are at owner’s risk. Please keep to land belonging to Cefn Lea during walks, and ensure all gates are closed behind you. Do not walk along the main road. All children under 18 are the responsibility of parents, guardians, teachers or youth leaders. Please do not use outdoor play areas between dusk and dawn. Please respect other guests and keep noise to a minimum during the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am. Please keep roads clear at all times for emergency vehicles. To avoid serious accidents, vehicles should not be parked on slopes. No rollerblading, skateboarding or cycling in any buildings or without lights after dark. Please also take care during the daytime. 7 Leisure Activities Cefn Lea is equally suited to young and old alike. Twenty acres of grounds along with 300 acres of Hill land give plenty of space for everyone to relax. In a location of exceptional natural beauty you can enjoy breathtaking views. If you prefer to take a break from the daily grind then escape to the open spaces of the hills and the forest trail. There are trails through which to wander and take in the fresh air. If swimming is your passion, Newtown has a heated indoor swimming pool. At Cefn Lea Park, you set your own pace. If you just want to relax or take it easy and just let the beautiful scenery roll by - be our guest. On site activities free* of charge: Please don’t forget to bring your own sports equipment with you! Tennis - Three tarmac tennis courts are situated within the grounds. Pitch & Putt (Seasonal) - Our pitch and putt course is located on the hill behind the tennis courts. Golf clubs are available from the shop. Crazy Golf (Seasonal) - Situated adjacent to the tennis courts and an ideal game for young and old. Golf clubs available from the shop. Frisbee Golf - The 9-hole course is just below the tennis courts. Why not give it a try. Sports Halls We currently have two sports halls that can be used for football, badminton, basketball, volleyball, netball, hockey or as required. * Pool, Air Hockey, or Table Football - These are located within the main complex and each game costs 50p. Change machines are available in the reception area. Table Tennis - Located in the main complex, please ask at reception for location. 8 Children’s Play Areas - There are two areas that are suitable for children. The first is situated outside, opposite the main complex and the second is suitable for 3 - 11 year olds in the main complex. Nature Reserve - Our nature reserve is full of wild life and has a large variety of trees and shrubs. An ideal place to take a stroll and unwind. Please take care around the water and supervise children at all times. Forest Trail & Walks - Our forest trail walk is approx. 1 mile, and at a leisurely pace should take about 40 mins. Our mountain walk is approx 2.4 miles and takes 1.5 to 2 hours. It takes you on a private track adjacent to the main road through our farm to an ancient burial ground and eventually takes you to the top of the mountain with fantastic views of the Mid Wales countryside overlooking Cefn Lea Park. Directions to the top of the mountain: - Traffic free route - go to the site entrance and follow the blue arrows. If you wish to go for a longer walk there are a number on the Dolfor Moors, including the Kerry Ridgeway. Directions: - go to Dolfor, turn sharp right and proceed for a few miles towards Knighton. and Sports ...Something for Everyone 9 School & Country Centre The School and Country Centre at Cefn Lea Park has been developed over the past 30 years and now around 30 school groups - over 3000 children, visit each year. The pinewood chalets, which can accommodate parties up to 350, are popular together with two sports halls, dining room and a number of study rooms, working areas and classrooms. For additional entertainment, the centre has a media suite which can be used to show films. This has proved a popular attraction among school parties. IDEAS FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL GROUPS .... Water Orton, Birmingham Old Field Brown School, Cheshire Mon Tue Tue Queens Church of England School, Nuneaton - All day at Elan Valley, organised by Elan Valley Lodge. Went orienteering - used maps looking for clues. Canoeing using 2/3 seater Canadian canoes. Archery also. Excellent day, guidance and facilities. All children and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves 10 out of 10 so say the kids! (and staff). Wed - a.m. pony trekking at “the Mill” - good day and all children returned safely! Some children were initially sceptical about their suitability/desire to ride but all wore smiles broadly at the end. Really good value for money - checked out many others. Hard to find but eventually signposts led us. This afternoon Borth Animalarium, excellent fun. Fantastic range of creatures to see and really helpful patient staff. Very enjoyable, easy to find and fascinating for adults and children. Thur - Centre for Alternative Technology. Mon Tue Jeffries Primary School, Nottinghamshire - On outward journey from school visited Ludlow Castle. - Red Ridge Outdoor Pursuits Centre at Cefn Coch. 60 children split into groups. Groups undertook Kayaking (skill games), Go Karting, Zip wire, Bridge building, Rock climbing on man made wall. Wed - Activities based at Cefn Lea. One group visited woods, drawing, written responses etc, then around wood looking at woodland feature. The other group did orienteering course set out around the site. Evening, Red Ridge Centre provided archery at Cefn Lea. Thur - Day at Borth. Morning at the Animalarium. Afternoon rock pooling on shoreline close to Borth. Fri - Return to school calling in at Acton Scott Working Farm Museum. - Shrewsbury history trail en route. - Centre for Alternative Technology. The centre’s education department offers a range of literature for teachers including a guide and pack for both Key Stage 2 and 3. Workshop exercises can be photocopied. Wed - Based at Cefn Lea, walked up Glog Hill, pond dipping, sports activities. Thur - The Mill Pony Trekking Centre. Afternoon nature reserve. Fri - Steam train, Llanfair to Welshpool, then home. 10 Mon - a.m. Lunch in Ironbridge, on the bridge. p.m. - Arrived at Cefn Lea, settle and explore the site, did Diary / work session before tea. Tue - a.m. Walk to Ancient Burial Ground up hill overlooking Cefn Lea Park. p.m. - Remained on site for Trust and Team building games, and group challenges. In evening Quiz contest. Wed - a.m. Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth. Thur - a.m. trip to Red Ridge Activity Centre, Zip-wiring, Karting, Archery, Orienteering etc. p.m. Diary/work session. 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Glyn Hogan o l, Oldham Junior Scho High Barns 11 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS... En-Suite Chalets... B B S S ST En-Suite Chalets - Downstairs S B S S Bedroom 1 B (Disabled) ST S ST S Bedroom 2 B Bedroom 3 B B S S B Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 B S S ST B ST S Bedroom 1 (Disabled) S ST S Wet Room Wet Room S S S Porch S S S S S C Kitchen Kitchen F F Boiler Porch C No. 15A-18A Upstairs No. 15-18 Downstairs BEDROOM SLEEPS 4 BEDROOM 1 2 3 (1 Bunk, 2 Single) Disabled Room 6 6 2 3 S Lounge/Dining Area Lounge/Dining Area 1 S (2 Bunk, 2 Single) SLEEPS 6 6 6 (2 Bunk, 2 Single) (2 Bunk, 2 Single) (2 Bunk, 2 Single) There is no kitchen or lounge/dining area upstairs (2 Bunk, 2 Single) Standard Chalets... Standard Chalets B B B ST Bedroom 2 S S B S ST S W/C W/C C S F Boiler S B Kitchen Bedroom 1 S Kitchen S C S B Bedroom 2 ST S B B Bedroom 1 S S ST F Porch Porch Lounge/Dining Area ST B S Bedroom 3 S B S Bedroom 3 B S ST Lounge/Dining Area B Single beds can be removed if required for more space CHALETS No. 1 & 2 BEDROOM 1 2 3 12 SLEEPS 4 2 4 (2 Bunk) (1 Bunk) (2 Bunk) CHALETS No. 3 & 4 BEDROOM 1 2 3 SLEEPS 4 5 5 (2 Bunk) (2 Bunk, 1 Single) (2 Bunk, 1 Single) CHALETS No. 5 to 14 inclusive BEDROOM 1 2 3 SLEEPS 5 5 5 (2 Bunk, 1 Single) (2 Bunk, 1 Single) (2 Bunk, 1 Single) Bungalow... Bungalow Bungalow BEDROOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 SLEEPS 4 3 3 3 4 5 S Dining Room Lounge B 6 ST (2 Bunk) (1 Bunk, 1 Single) S B B 5 B ST S C (1 Bunk, 1 Single) (1 Bunk, 1 Single) (2 Bunk) (2 Bunk, 1 Single) Kitchen B F ST S 1 B ST S S 2 ST S 3 B B B S ST 4 S S Leisure Home Leisure Homes... 3 2 1 The above diagram is illustrative and may vary between leisure homes LEISURE HOMES No. 1-19 BEDROOM 1 2 3 SLEEPS 2 2 2 (Double Bed) (Twins - 1 Shorter) (Twins) Accommodation Information - Electric and Gas are included. - Kitchens are equipped with basic cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery, fridge, cooker, kettle, toaster and microwave. A central freezer is located in the main complex, please ask at reception for location. Washing equipment is not included but can be purchased from the shop. - All accommodation is provided with duvets and pillows but sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are not supplied. Sheets and pillow cases can be hired from reception but duvet covers are not available for hire. - Top bunks only suitable for children 7 years and older. If children in upstairs bedrooms please attach chain on windows. - TV signal is not included but can be hired. - Towels are not provided but can be hired from reception. Shampoo and soap are not supplied but can be purchased from the shop. - Accommodation available from 5pm on day of arrival. Please vacate by 10am on day of departure (Sundays can vacate by 3pm) KEY: B =Bunk bed, S =Single bed, DB =Double bed, ST =Storage area, C =Cooker, F =Fridge, S =Sink, S =Shower ...or Bring your own, Tent or Tourer - Touring pitches are 30’ x 30’ hard standing pitch - Water and electric are located near each pitch - Tent areas are flat grass areas. - Cutlery/utensils washing area is provided. (See plan of site) - Showers/Toilets are located in main complex. Disabled toilet facility is available on camping site. (See plan of site) - Waste disposal point is provided. (See plan of site) - Please keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and 15’ between tents/tourers 13 Organising Conference Rooms Conference rooms are free of charge and are allocated according to the size of your group. All rooms (except board room) are accessible from ground level for disabled visitors. A basic PA System can be hired in all rooms. Professional Sound, lighting and video projection are available on site. Dry hire and engineered (crew) available. Please contact us to discuss specific requirements. Projector screen and lecturns are provided in all conference rooms free of charge. Conference organisers have use of office facilities, which include fax, e.mail/internet access and photo copier. a Conference Conference and other special events are arranged under the supervision of the Conference Planning Manager. Cefn Lea can host small meetings for 10 people as easily as a large conference of 500+. There are 16 conference areas available and our variety of room sizes allows almost any configuration of seating. Our spacious reception area acts as a focal and information point for guests on arrival. The conference organiser’s suite is situated opposite the main reception. Our large car park is freely available to all guests. Projection screens and lecturns are provided in all rooms which can be equipped with professional audio-visual equipment and conference aids. Our pricing structure works on a per head basis, with options for weekend, midweek, or day conferences. Conference rooms are normally allocated a few days before your conference, depending on final delegate numbers and other requirements. Your conference room and use of the complex are all inclusive. The only extra consideration is for use of any of our conference aids. Approximately one month before your conference you will have an opportunity to book any of our aids listed below. The questionnaire asks for final delegate numbers and meal details. The form should then be returned to us at least 10 days before your arrival. Tea/coffee/light snack facilities available on request. OPTIONAL EXTRAS Data Projector TV and DVD Player Electric Piano Drum Kit Media Suite Basic PA System (1 microphone) Professional A/V Hire Flip Char t Water Urn Conference Rooms Breidden Room 1 Breidden Room 2 Breidden Room 1+2 (Joined) Cambrian Room Board Room Main Hall (tiered seating) Main Hall (with balcony) Berwyn Room Plynlimon Room 1 Plynlimon Room 2 Cader Room 1 Cader Room 2 Snowdon Room Media Suite 14 Seats up to 80 40 150 30 25 400 700 200 125 30 120 80 70 77 Max Length (m) 9.2 9.4 15.8 10.1 7.75 19.5 10 9.85 7.75 18.1 10.3 9.3 9.35 Max Width (m) 11.8 6.4 11.8 4.75 6.2 14.95 19.8 12.75 6.6 6.25 6.25 10.75 6.2 Min Height (m) 2.4 2.45 11.8 2.4 2.35 5 2.25 3.05 3.05 2.7 2.7 2.45 2.5 3 Phase no yes yes no no yes yes yes no no no no no no 13amp sockets 6 2 8 3 5 5 17 12 3 2 9 4 3 2 Natural Light yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no Plan of Main Complex Breidden Room 1 (80 seats) Decking Area Store Office Store Cambrian Room (30 seats) Conference Org. Suite stairs leading to office and board room Office Shop Reception C Breidden Room 2 (40 seats) Upper Level Reception Hall Main Entrance C Office Office Store Sports Hall 1 L Viewing Area Kitchen Main Hall Sports Hall 2/3 Dining Room Berwyn Room (200 seats) Store Media Suite (77 Fixed Seats) Children’s Playroom Snowdon Room (70 Seats) Sports Hall 1 Lower Level L Main Hall Sports Hall 2/3 (400 Seats) Store Store Gents Toilets & Showers Store Store Cader Room 2 (80 Seats) Baby Changing Room Ladies Toilets & Showers Cader Room 1 (120 Seats) Plynlimon Room 1 (125 Seats) L Lift Disabled Toilet/Shower Payphone Fire Exits (Please Keep Clear) Wi-Fi Area C Confectionary/Hot Drinks/Change Machines Plynlimon Room 2 (30 Seats) Drinking Water Point 15 Plan of Site PITCH NO:11 WASTE DISPOSAL / WASH AREA AND DISABLED TOILET FUTURE DEVELOPMENT 340 BEDS WITH EN-SUITE EN-SUITE CHALETS 15-18 5 4 LEISURE HOMES 1-19 Recreational Area STANDARD CHALETS 1-14 3 TOURING VAN & TENT AREA 6 Crazy Golf 7 Play Area 2 MAIN COMPLEX Recreational Area Pitch & Putt 8 VIEW POINT Start 1 OUTDOOR DECKING AREA BUNGALOW Tennis Courts Cattle Grid 8 2 7 5 Frisbee Golf 1 4 9 t ar St 6 Main Carpark 3 MAIN ENTRANCE TO COMPLEX Po int Forest Trail Nature Reserve Rubbish/Recycling Point Fire Assembly Point Mo TO un LL tai AN nW DR alk IN DO D W EL LS Ba dg er Vie w VIEW POINT A4 83 TO NE W TO W N 9 Fire Extinguisher Caution Children must be supervised Deep Water Disabled Parking