SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES

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SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES

Skirfare Barn is an ideal base for school residential trips, geography fieldwork, outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh groups in the Yorkshire Dales.
The barn accommodates up to 20 students and staff in five ground-floor bedrooms. Also on the ground floor are washroom facilities, separate toilets and showers, plus a spacious drying room for outdoor clothing and walking boots.
Upstairs, the large oak-beamed common room provides space for group meals, evening activities and project work, while the adjoining commercial kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering residential groups. Additional male and female washroom facilities are also located on the first floor.
Outside, the secure one-acre grounds offer spectacular Wharfedale views and include outdoor seating, a BBQ area, secure bike storage and parking for accompanying vehicles.
The barn is centrally heated throughout and offers free WiFi, providing comfortable accommodation for educational visits and school groups exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Educational Opportunities Nearby
Schools visiting Skirfare Barn have easy access to some of the Yorkshire Dales' most famous natural landmarks and fieldwork locations. The area is ideal for geography studies, outdoor learning, environmental projects and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
● Kilnsey Crag● Malham Cove● Gordale Scar● Grassington Moor● Wharfedale river studies● Yorkshire Dales National Park

GROUND FLOOR: WASH, DRY, SLEEP

FIVE BEDROOMS, WASHROOM, DRYING ROOM

The accommodation consists of two twin rooms sleeping four, two bunk rooms sleeping four each and a large bunk room with beamed ceiling sleeping eight in bunk beds.
All bedrooms provide a bed with a clean pillow, pillowcase and fitted sheet, offering practical accommodation for students and accompanying staff. Please bring your own sleeping bag or duvet and covers (spare blankets are provided). These are also available to hire. Please see our "Items to Bring" guide for more information.

5 bedrooms sleeping up to 20 students
Sleeping bags/duvets available to hire
2 twin bedded rooms sleeping 4
Washroom with toilet, sink and shower
2 bunk rooms sleeping 4 per room
Drying room with commercial dehumidifier
1 large bunk room sleeping 8
Tall free standing fridge/freezer
Pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet provided
Picnic cooler boxes for field trips
Extra blankets provided in rooms
Secure key code entry system

FIRST FLOOR: LEARN, PLAN, EAT & RELAX

COMMON ROOM, KITCHEN & WASHROOMS

The spacious common room provides an ideal space for group meals, project work, briefings and evening activities. Facilities include a large sofa area, SMART TV, activity planning whiteboard and a substantial oak dining table seating up to twenty students and staff. Adjoining the common room is a fully equipped commercial kitchen with eight hobs, two ovens, microwave, slow cookers, dishwasher, fridge/freezers and ample crockery and utensils for larger groups.

Separate Ladies' and Mens' washrooms on this floor each have two toilets and a shower enclosure.

Large common room for group activities
Oak dining table seating up to 20
SMART TV for presentations and activities
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Free, unlimited WIFI throughout
2 cookers with 8 hobs, 2 ovens and grills
Activity planning whiteboard
Microwave oven and slow cookers
Ample crockery, utensils and cookware
Dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, second fridge
Self-catering facilities for group stays
2 washrooms with four toilets, two showers

OUTSIDE: SECURE ONE ACRE GROUNDS

OUTDOOR SPACE WITH STUNNING YORKSHIRE DALES VIEWS

Set within its own enclosed one-acre grounds, Skirfare Barn provides a safe outdoor space for school residential trips, outdoor learning and group activities. With extensive lawns, outdoor seating and spectacular Wharfedale views, the grounds offer plenty of space for students to relax, learn and enjoy the Yorkshire Dales environment.

The barn is fully enclosed with dry stone walls, fencing and gates, providing added privacy and security for visiting school groups.

Large secure grounds and gardens
Enclosed by dry stone walls, fences and gates
Bench and loose chair seating for 20 people
Large secure bike store with combi lock
Patio area with built in masonry BBQ
Parking for accompanying vehicles
Outdoor games and activity equipment
10 minutes walk to local amenities
Security light, sensor lights, outside tap
On Grassington - Buckden bus route
Magnificent views across Wharfedale
7 minutes drive to supermarket/filling station
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