Bachelors Hall

Bachelors Hall is a farmhouse with grounds leased by the Plymouth YMCA from the Duchy of Cornwall for use by recognised groups as a base for outdoor activities on the Moor.

The centre is situated about ½ mile east of Princetown (SX.602736), and is approached by the road to Tor Royal and then by cart track suitable for a mini-bus. Download map of the area.

Public rights of way give access to both north and south Dartmoor for rambles, exploration or expeditions. Examples of industrial archaeology (tin mining) and pre-historic remains are within easy reach for field studies.

The atmosphere of a Dartmoor farmhouse has been recreated with granite and whitewashed walls. The day rooms have log fires and the first floor is fully carpeted and has pine wood ceilings.

Facilities

The facilities include:

• Outdoor Recreation area (suitable for games and activities, includes barbecue and campfire location)
• Limited camping facilities
• Mains electricity for cooking, lighting & hot water (£1 meter)
• Cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery supplied
• Heating is provided via a wood-burning stove in the common room with storage heaters giving background warmth
• Additional heating is available via electric heater (also on the £1 meter)
• Groups need to provide their own sleeping bags

Booking Conditions

• A 25% non-refundable deposit is required for all bookings
• The number in the building must not exceed 28, including leaders
• Responsible and suitably trained adult leaders must accompany the group (in line with current safeguarding legislation)
• Groups are expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and the property must be left clean and tidy
• Alcohol is not permitted on the premises
• No dogs are allowed on the premises
• Groups will abide by the Country Code, especially to public rights of way over private land
• Groups should not arrive before 2.00 pm and should leave by 12 noon on the day of departure. (Unless otherwise agreed)
• Groups are to adhere to the "rules of use" a copy of which will accompany the confirmation of booking
• Each group is responsible for its own insurance
• The Plymouth YMCA accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused to property of groups or their members or for any injury caused to persons

Fees from 1 January 2008 are £5.40 per person per night, with a £100 minimum charge per group per night.
All bookings should be made via: Mr & Mrs David Buckingham
(Tel) 01752 338163

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