Lodge accommodation

Parking and other shared areas

Patteson lodge estate comprises more than one site, so please be aware that others may also be accessing shared areas.

The car parks at the site are reserved for different areas.

• As you enter the driveway the parking on the left, is for anyone visiting the ARC.
• In the main carpark, please park against the lodge windows or next to the kitchen if you are staying in the lodge.
• If you are using the campsite, please park in the main carpark, facing the field fencing.

Campfire circles.

• One is within the campsite and is only for use by the campsite.
• The second site is in Lady Mayhew woodland and can be shared or used exclusively by the lodge. If you are camping and wish to use, please discuss with the lodge occupants.

Front garden

• Mainly reserved for the lodge users, occasional events taking place at the ARC  will involve visitors within the area immediately around the ARC.

The mosaic trail covers the whole of Patteson lodge estate. If you are visiting when either the lodge or the campsite is in use, please ensure that you are not disrupting their event when you complete the trail!

Ground Floor

The centrally heated building has large areas to heat – please follow the instructions in the welcome book to increase heating levels. Increasing the heat does take time, because of the large areas – you can help speed this up by closing doors to rooms, and only turning up thermometers in areas in use. We are applying for grants to change the style of heating to a more efficient and affordable option.

Internet password is in the welcome booklet.

Entrance hallway

• Accessible shower, toilet with grab rails and washbasin.
• Separate toilet and washbasin.
• Cloakroom area near to rear doorway, leading onto veranda and garden area

Dormitories

• Duvets and pillows are available for all beds, please bring own duvet covers, pillowcases and sheets – or sleeping bags!
• Two dormitories each sleeping 14 in bunk beds – named Beaver and Badger.
• One twin bed room adjacent to dormitory
• One bunk bed room adjacent to dormitory
• One single bed room adjacent to dormitory, marked as Admin office on current floor plan
• One single bed room with additional sink, lockable cupboard and mini fridge. Located opposite wash room and shown as first aid room on current floorplan. Please bring your own basic first aid kit. This room could also be reserved for first aid use only if you prefer.
• Wash room includes 2 showers, 2 toilets and 5 washbasins. Paper towels are provided in bathrooms.

Large hall/dining room

• 6 large and 4 medium Go Pak tables with 80 chairs
• Pin boards around the room for display material
• Serving hatch to kitchen, with serving trolley
• Comfy chair and sofa corner
• Wall mounted TV with video/DVD player with various DVD’s available
• Girlguiding Norfolk shop – in a locked cabinet for your to open and display items at a time convenient to you.
• If hiring for training or meetings, there is also use of a projector and screen and flipchart – please request

Kitchen

• 6 burner calor gas cooker (no grill)
• 6 slot commercial toaster and sandwich maker
• Microwave
• Hot water urn, for tea or coffee
• One large and one small fridge
• Dishwasher
• Crockery, glasses and cutlery
• Cooking pots, utensils and serving dishes
• One upright freezer in hall cupboard

First floor

This dormer style accommodation includes a landing area, which can be used as a breakout or quiet area.  Some of the futon beds are stored here so that they can be used to provide a rest area.

Swallow bedroom

Is a spacious four bedded leader’s room. Directly across the hallway, is a toilet and washbasin. Please note that only adults should occupy this room during Girlguiding residential events.

Indaba room

This room could be used for crafts or extra sleeping accommodation for 12 people and contains the following equipment:

• 4 Go Pak tables and fold up chairs
• 12 futon mattresses
• bedside cabinets
• Coat hooks at the far end of the room
• En suite shower, washbasin and toilet
• Sink unit and storage area

There is a fire escape at the end of the Indaba room.

Please note if you do not hire the whole lodge, Indaba could be used for meetings during your residential event.

Only Girlguiding Norfolk members would be in the meeting or training and would only run between 9:00am to 6:00pm. Leaders would only access the room via the fire escape and would not need to interact with your event.

Any arrangements will be discussed with you further when you make your booking, if you choose to hire with less than the minimum number.

We have made this decision to ensure that the lodge is affordable for smaller units. By working together with you, we can ensure we reach the minimum income needed, but without impacting on your residential event.