Self Catering Bunkhouse
The Venture Centre bunkhouse is based in the converted buildings of Lewaigue Farm, over looking farmland with views in the distance to the sea. The local beach of Port e Vullen, 10 minutes walk away, is popular with our visitors.
The buildings are all of Manx Stone with a glazed dining area and outside picnic benches. The Centre has a range of rooms comprising of 2 x 2 bedded rooms, 1 x 5 bedded room with disabled access, 4 x 8 bedded rooms and 1 x 10 bedded room giving a maximum capacity of 52 persons. The number of beds in each room can be altered to suit your requirements (by prior arrangement).
The bunkhouse offers self-catering facilities with the option of purchasing meals from the neighbouring adventure centre if required (subject to availability).
All bedrooms are en-suite with full central heating. Facilities comprising of games room and kitchen are basic, but functional and provide an ideal base to explore the Isle of Man or get involved in some of the activities offered by The Venture Centre. All guests should bring their own bedding/sleeping bags and pillow cases. Pillows are provided.
Suitable for Scouts, guides, youth groups, sports clubs, families and individuals.Prices are per night based on arriving no earlier than 12.00 midday and departing by 10.00am on the last day of visit. All dormitories are ensuite and are centrally heated. The bunkhouse is open all year round.
Rooms available
- 2 x 2 bedded rooms at £30 per room per night
- 1 x 5 bedded room at £45 per room per night
- 4 x 8 bedded room £55 per room per night
- 1 x 10 bedded room £65 per room per night
Additional rooms may be available for larger groups
Non Residential Day Visits by Arrangement
Special rates for individuals and small groups from £12 per person per night this is based on a dorm shared with other visitors.
We are open all year
Please note
We expect due consideration to be shown for centre neighbours and other residents.
Groups wishing to make excessive noise especially after 10.30 p.m. must seek accommodation elsewhere.
No smoking inside any of the centre building or in sight of any children resident at the centre.
For more information phone us on 01624 814240 or submit a quotation form
Activities
The bunkhouse is situated adjacent to the Venture Centre activity centre where you may arrange sessions of kayaking, abseiling, assault course, air rifle shooting, archery, gorge walking, dinghy sailing, power boating and team challenge events. Grid ref 469 922. Approx 45 minutes drive from the airport and 30 minutes from the ferry.
Ramsey, the premier town of the North of the Isle of Man is just 1.5 miles away with full shopping and medical facilities and of course the 12.5 acre Moorage Park boating lake.
Buses to the Wildlife Park, Peel and other parts of the Island depart from Ramsey. The Venture Centre has its own stop 'Lewaigue Halt' on the unique Manx Electric Railway (founded in the 1890's) this gives you access to Douglas and the South, mountain walks and tranquil glens.