Indoor Accommodation at Thornbridge Outdoors

Comfortable, self-contained group accommodation in the heart of the Peak District

Our indoor accommodation is ideal for school and youth groups, families, faith groups, clubs, and organisations looking for a welcoming base for residentials, weekend breaks, or large events.  All buildings are located on our beautiful 30-acre site with direct access to the traffic-free Monsal Trail.

Our Accommodation Options

We offer three self-contained buildings, each with its own fully equipped kitchen, dining/meeting room, lounge, and outdoor seating area with a BBQ:

• The Lodge – Sleeps 38
  A modern, single-level building with accessible features including a disabled toilet and shower, and two wheelchair-friendly bedrooms.  Ideal for groups needing easy supervision and mobility support.
• The Farm House – Sleeps 38
  A charming Grade II listed 19th-century building with original features, quirky bedrooms, and a cosy open-plan lounge/dining area.  Perfect for groups seeking character and comfort.
• Woodlands – Sleeps 10
  Purpose-built accessible accommodation designed for groups with additional needs.  Fully equipped and inclusive.

All buildings include free Wi-Fi, LED/LCD TVs, and Blu-ray players in the lounges.

Having exclusive use of a building, rather than shared use of a larger building, is popular with our visiting groups enabling them to set up their own ‘home from home’.

The Lodge, Farm House and Woodlands can be booked separately or together.  When the campsite is not in use, large visiting groups staying in both the Lodge and Farm House may choose to book the Base Camp kitchen/dining room to eat all together.  We offer several different catering options or you can arrange a supermarket delivery to self cater.

Choosing the Right Building

• Need 6 staff beds or 38 dining seats? Choose the Lodge.
• Want a more traditional layout with character? Choose the Farm House.
• Need step-free access and inclusive design? Choose Woodlands.

Both the Lodge and Farm House have space for a couple of tents outside—ideal if your group slightly exceeds 38. Please enquire at the time of booking.

• The Lodge accommodates up to 38 people, including 6 staff/group leaders. The Farm House also accommodates 38, including 5 staff/group leaders, but can only seat 36 people in the dining room. So, if you definitely require 6 leaders, and/or if you definitely require 38 seats in the dining room, then the Lodge may be the better option for you. (It’s worth noting, in case your numbers go slightly over 38, that both buildings have space for a couple of tents outside – please enquire about this at the time of booking).
• The Lodge is all on one level and has a disabled toilet and shower, along with two bedrooms with wider door frames for wheelchair access. Therefore, it’s the better choice should any of your group have mobility difficulties.
• The Lodge is a more modern building than the Farm House with one main corridor which is easier for group supervision.
• The Farm House, a Grade 2 listed 19th century building, is characterful with various corridors and step, and some quirky shaped bedrooms in its roundhouse. Some original features remain, such as the fireplaces in the bedrooms.
• The Lodge has a dining room and separate lounge/meeting room, whilst the Farm House has one open-plan area that contains both a small ‘lounge’ area, along with the dining tables and chairs. This enables group members to be easily supervised while dining, from the comfy seats in the lounge.

If you’re still undecided please contact us to arrange to come and have a look around!

Woodlands Accessible Accommodation

Woodlands is our accessible accommodation building, designed from the ground up to cater for groups which include those with additional needs.  It sleeps up to 10 people and has fantastic views down our site and into mature woodland.  It is a very modern and energy efficient building that has several accessible features such as a ceiling mounted hoist, a mobile hoist and an accessible shower room.