Retreats… Camps…. School Groups ….. Families – we cater for everyone in the wonderful surroundings of North Cornwall.
We offer accommodation on our site to suit all needs – our prices are competitive and inclusive – no hidden extras, and you can have the whole site to yourselves. We offer a variety of catering options, from self-catering to fully catered.
We are a dog friendly site with parking and WiFi. Tents are available (up to 6 per tent)
From Spring 2022 we have new accommodation allowing us to provide a fully-hosted and catered service for groups of up to 30, plus leaders.
Contact us and we'll discuss your requirements with you.
Look at our Accessibility Guide using the link below.
This listed Farmhouse has been totally refurbished to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the year with the benefit of gas ch. and the warmth of a log burner to keep you warm throughout the winter evenings.
Our recently refurbished Grade II listed 18th Century Farmhouse sleeps 22 and now boasts a fully fitted kitchen, 2 lounges, 6 bedrooms with 2 being en-suite and modern wet rooms.
We welcome school groups, church and youth groups, retreat groups, families and couples – we cater for everyone!
The site itself has wonderful views of the sea, Tintagel and the surrounding areas. Sunsets on the site are amazing.
Boundaries
Please inform your group of Menadue boundaries as shown on the drawing and please keep within them. Menadue is surrounded by agricultural land and a public footpath and we ask you to remember the Countryside Code:
Respect other people
Consider the local community and oth¬er people enjoying the outdoors
Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available
Protect the natural environment
Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home
Keep dogs under effective control
Enjoy the outdoors
Plan ahead and be prepared
Follow advice and local signs
Telephone & WiFi
The farmhouse telephone number is 01840 770 477. The WiFi access code can be found on the back of the router.
Keys
Please return any keys you use to the key box in the kitchen cupboard. Please make sure you leave the farmhouse keys in the key safe outside the front door at the end of your stay.
Equipment and Appliances
Instructions for using the appliances are in a folder in the kitchen. Please don’t remove any items of equipment or furniture from the cottage.
Central Heating
The gas heating is controlled by a domestic-type timer unit located in the boiler room and a thermostat at the top of the stairs. If you change any settings, please return them to where you found them before you leave. The main gas cut-off valve is on the outside wall of the farmhouse opposite the cottage.
Emergencies
For emergency contacts see separate sheet.
Smoking
For the comfort of all our clients, we do not allow smoking inside any of the buildings.
Insurance
The Trustees operate their own Public Liability insurance; clients are advised to arrange their own insurance to cover any liability relating to their group.
Child Protection
Please be aware that leaders of groups with children are responsible for all aspects of child protection during your stay at Menadue.
Damage & Breakages
We expect group leaders to maintain a reasonable level of behaviour, but we accept that breakages do happen. Please report and damage, breakages or faulty equipment as soon as possible so that it can be repaired or replaced.
Parking
Please use the car park and avoid parking on the verges or the grass in front of the cottage.
Waste Disposal
Waste skips are located against the wall opposite the entrance to the car park.
There are 2 waste streams in operation:
a. General waste; includes food waste, paper towels, all sanitary waste and glass
b. Dry, mixed recyclables, except glass
Minimise the volume of waste by flattening boxes, crushing cans and plastic milk bottles and removing both ends of tins.
General waste should be collected in black plastic sacks before placing in a general waste bin.
Plastics and tins should be washed before placing in a recycling bin.
Please don’t put paper towels and sanitary products down the toilet – use the bins provided.
Bonfires
The Trustees permit bonfires at Menadue provided that the precautions, printed on a separate sheet, are followed. Please do not use the logs meant for the log burner. Fireworks and ‘Chinese Lanterns’ are not permitted.
Log Burner
The log burner in the lounge should be operated only by a competent adult. There is a supply of logs in the derelict building outside the kitchen back door.
Breakdowns
Owing to the general conditions at Menadue, regrettably, from time to time, breakdowns and other issues do occur. We aim to deal with these in a way which minimises the impact on your group during your stay. Please follow the instructions detailed on a separate sheet.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at Menadue but please, not upstairs and not on the lounge furniture. Please clear up after your dog.
Bathroom & Kitchen Consumables
Cleaning materials, toilet rolls, paper towels etc are included. If supplies in the farmhouse run out there are more in the Cleaning Store.
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting
Please familiarise yourself with the Fire Alarm system, particularly how to reset the system in the event of a ‘false alarm’.
Washing Machine & Dryer
Please note that the washing machine is provided for personal clothing items only. Please do not use it for washing sleeping bags, blankets, quilts etc.
Using the Barn and Studio
You are welcome to use these facilities without charge. Please leave them in a clean and tidy condition or else a charge for cleaning will be levied. Keys will be found in the key box in the kitchen. Access to and use of the main kitchen is not included unless by prior arrangement.
Leaving the Farmhouse
At the end of your stay, please make sure:
All bins are emptied
Bedrooms and lounge are clean and tidy
All food is removed from fridge and freezer
All kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery is clean and put away
You can have the use of the whole site which includes the farmhouse, the barn and main kitchen, dormitory and shower/toilet blocks and the studio; plus, if you need extra accommodation, use of the two fields where we can provide tents that hold up to 6 people each. Our facilities can cater for up to 120.
Ideal for schools & colleges
Variety of catering options
Accessible ensuite facility
Exclusive use of the site
For further details, please enquire. We’ll be pleased to discuss your requirements.
Our recently refurbished Grade II listed 18th Century Farmhouse sleeps 22 and now boasts a fully fitted kitchen, 2 lounges, 6 bedrooms with 2 being en-suite and modern wet rooms.
Our new dormitory block sleeps 14 and includes a fully accessible ensuite facility. The new toilet/shower block is adjacent to the accommodation block.
We can supply and erect up to 14 white ridge tents which sleep 6 comfortably. Each tent has its own fly-sheet for added protection.
We welcome school groups, church and youth groups, retreat groups, families and couples – we cater for everyone!
Our site is largely self-catering, but we can provide a variety of catered services for schools.
The site itself has wonderful views of the sea, Tintagel and the surrounding areas. Sunsets on the site are amazing.
Boundaries
Please inform your group of Menadue boundaries as shown on the drawing and please keep within them. Menadue is surrounded by agricultural land and a public footpath and we ask you to remember the Countryside Code:
Respect other people
Consider the local community and oth¬er people enjoying the outdoors
Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available
Protect the natural environment
Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home
Keep dogs under effective control
Enjoy the outdoors
Plan ahead and be prepared
Follow advice and local signs
Telephone & WiFi
The farmhouse telephone number is 01840 770 477. The WiFi access code can be found on the back of the router.
Keys
Please return any keys you use to the key box in the kitchen cupboard. Please make sure you leave the farmhouse keys in the key safe outside the front door at the end of your stay.
Toilet & Showers blocks
Supplies of paper towels, toilet rolls and toilet cleaners are provided. We recommend daily cleaning of all facilities as a minimum. Showers require 20p coins to operate.
Barn
There are table tennis tables, table football and a pool table for your use. Bats, balls, nets and cues are provided. Football games are not allowed inside the barn. The barn provides an eating area for 100 people, with crockery and cutlery and a dishwasher.
Main Kitchen
The main kitchen measures approximately 40’ and is equipped with 2 Falcon 6-burner ranges, a large freezer and 2 large fridges, a microwave. There is sufficient cooking equipment to cater for 100 people. Hot water for drinks is provided by a Burco boiler.
Cleaning materials are provided. Please ensure that all worktops and the floor are cleaned daily.
We recommend that leaders preparing food should have had basic food hygiene training. Instructions for the operation of cooker, and hot water boiler are wall-mounted adjacent to the relevant appliance.
Tent Store and Garage
These areas should be kept locked and out of bounds to anyone but leaders.
Studio
Seats up to 40 and equipped with tables – suitable for craft or other quiet activities.
Tents
We will erect the required number of tents for your arrival. Please ensure that tents are regularly inspected to ensure that they are undamaged and securely fixed to the ground. Do not allow anyone to climb on the tents or ropes. You will need to carry out your own assessment of the risks of having people sleeping in tents.
Lighting
The lights outside the barn, accommodation and toilet blocks operated by sensors (dusk to dawn) and need no operation whilst you are on site.
Fuse boxes and trip switches are situated to the side of the external door to the main kitchen and in the garage.
Equipment and Appliances
Instructions for using the appliances in the farmhouse are in a folder in the kitchen. Please don’t remove any items of equipment or furniture from the farmhouse or main kitchens
Central Heating
The gas heating in the farmhouse is controlled by a domestic-type timer unit located in the boiler room and a thermostat at the top of the stairs. If you change any settings, please return them to where you found them before you leave. The main gas cut-off valve is on the outside wall of the farmhouse opposite the cottage.
The underfloor heating in the dormitory block is set and controlled remotely.
Emergencies
For emergency contacts see separate sheet.
Smoking
For the comfort of all our clients, we do not allow smoking inside any of the buildings.
Insurance
The Trustees operate their own Public Liability insurance; clients are advised to arrange their own insurance to cover any liability relating to their group.
Child Protection
Please be aware that leaders of groups with children are responsible for all aspects of child protection during your stay at Menadue.
Damage & Breakages
We expect group leaders to maintain a reasonable level of behaviour, but we accept that breakages do happen. Please report and damage, breakages or faulty equipment as soon as possible so that it can be repaired or replaced.
Parking
Please use the car park and avoid parking on the verges or the grass in front of the cottage.
Waste Disposal
Waste skips are located against the wall opposite the entrance to the car park.
There are 2 waste streams in operation:
a. General waste; includes food waste, paper towels, all sanitary waste and glass
b. Dry, mixed recyclables, except glass
Minimise the volume of waste by flattening boxes, crushing cans and plastic milk bottles and removing both ends of tins.
General waste should be collected in black plastic sacks before placing in a general waste bin.
Plastics and tins should be washed before placing in a recycling bin.
Please don’t put paper towels and sanitary products down the toilet – use the bins provided.
Bonfires
The Trustees permit bonfires at Menadue provided that the precautions, printed on a separate sheet, are followed. Please do not use the logs meant for the log burner. Fireworks and ‘Chinese Lanterns’ are not permitted.
Log Burner
The log burner in the lounge should be operated only by a competent adult. There is a supply of logs in the derelict building outside the kitchen back door.
Breakdowns
Owing to the general conditions at Menadue, regrettably, from time to time, breakdowns and other issues do occur. We aim to deal with these in a way which minimises the impact on your group during your stay. Please follow the instructions detailed on a separate sheet.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at Menadue but please, not upstairs and not on the furniture. Please clear up after your dog.
Bathroom & Kitchen Consumables
Cleaning materials, toilet rolls, paper towels etc are included. If supplies run out there are more in the Cleaning Store.
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting
Please familiarise yourself with the farmhouse Fire Alarm system, particularly how to reset the system in the event of a ‘false alarm’.
Washing Machine & Dryer
Please note that the farmhouse washing machine and dryer are provided for personal clothing items only. Please do not use them for washing sleeping bags, blankets, quilts etc.
Leaving the Farmhouse
At the end of your stay, please make sure:
All bins are emptied
Bedrooms and lounge are clean and tidy
All food is removed from fridge and freezer
All kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery is clean and put away
The dishwasher is empty
All windows and external doors are locked
All lights are switched off
The heating controls are returned to normal
All keys are returned to the farmhouse key box
The farmhouse front door keys are left in the outside key box
“
The week at Menadue was brilliant - the site was wonderful and we were blessed with good weather. William”
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A huge thank you from the Cambridge International group. We were 23 of us representing China, Greece, Japan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Zimbabwe! We had a truly wonderful time. Sofie”
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We love coming to Menadue every year — it is just the ideal combination of beautiful surroundings and comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price. Chris from Exeter”
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The standard of facilities exceeded our expectations and the rate was excellent value for money Nicola, 1st Roborough Guides, Plymouth”
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I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU from the whole F*** clan for the most incredible time we've had at Menadue. It was so perfect and we were so blessed with the weather we spent most of the time out at the beach or sitting with family camping on the field. Debs May 2021 Menadue Farmhouse”
