New purpose built accommodation for up to 30 people in a stunning location in Central Lake District with free parking. Recently refurbished and carpeted, the main accommodation block features:- 5 rooms with 4 bunk beds, 2 rooms with 2 bunk beds (bedlinen not supplied), for a total of 24 guests- additional 6 mattresses for use in upstairs meeting room- segregated washing facilities and toilets- specially designed facilities for disabled users- fully equipped drying room- large meeting room (downstairs)- small meeting room (upstairs)- central heating- double glazing- fire alarm and safety equipmentClick here for Shackleton Lodge floorplanDining Room/Kitchen (or meeting room)This separate building can be used as another meeting room and comes with the following facilities:- large gas oven and rings- central heating- gas water heater- large fridge- small fridge/freezer- kettles & microwave- tables & chairs- cutlery, crockery & pansLocal ServicesThe nearest shops (Co-op and Spar) are in Ambleside and there is a good supermarket (Booths) near the railway station in Windermere. The local tourist information centre (015394 32582) can provide further information including train and bus times.Booking conditions- Sole occupancy of Shackleton Lodge and kitchen/dining block- Electricity and gas is included- Minimum 2 nights- Click here for current hire charges- £150 deposit is payable to secure a booking, this will be refunded after satisfactory inspection of the premises following departure- Full payment is due 4 weeks before arrival when joining/access details are sent- Groups are expected to leave the facility as they would wish to find it (guidelines and equipment are provided). - Groups should bring their own food and consumables such as tea towels