Stay at Menadue

Our refurbished Grade II listed 18th Century Farmhouse sleeps 22 and boasts a fully fitted kitchen, 2 lounges, 5 bedrooms 1 being en-suite and modern wet rooms.

Our dormitory block sleeps 14 and includes 1 en-suite and an accessible bathroom facility.

The modern external toilet/shower block is close to the fields for camping and adjacent to the barn and catering kitchen.

We welcome school groups, church and youth groups, retreat groups, families and couples – we cater for everyone!

On our site we can provide for a variety of catered services, subject to availability, as well as offering the kitchen facilities for self-catering.

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 site plan 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 has a telephone for emergencies, the number is 01840 770 477. The farmhouse also WiFi and the access code will be shared on confirmation of your booking.

Keys

You will be instructed of where to get keys for the buildings you have booked when your confirmation has been made.

Toilet & Showers blocks

Supplies of paper towels, toilet rolls and toilet cleaners are provided. We recommend daily cleaning of all facilities as a minimum.

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 chest freezer, 2 large fridges, and 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.

Private Areas

There are certain areas kept private for storage of maintenance equipment. Please respect the privacy of the Menadue Trust and protect the safety of yourselves by leaving treating these buildings as out of bounds.

Studio

Seats up to 40 and equipped with tables – suitable for craft or other quiet activities.

Camping fields

The fields having sloping areas with a flat space on each field. You will have full responsibility for your tents and campers. 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 are operated by sensors (dusk to dawn) and need no operation whilst you are on site.

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. Any problems, please do not take risks but use the phone number on the website or your booking e-mail to gain support and possible action required.

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. Please do not change any of the settings as the farmhouse is very old and requires constant care and attention including correct temperatures and ventilation. For specific needs of vulnerable guests please raise the discussion before arrival for your stay so that we can support your needs.
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. Charges will be incurred for extensive damage, at the Trust’s discretion.

Parking

Please use the car park and avoid parking on the verges or the grass in front of the cottage. Bin collection and emergency vehicles need the turning circle in front of the farmhouse so do not park in this space. Thank you.

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. There is a fire pit area in the corner of the smaller field, for your use. 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, to the left.

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