Gorsefield Rural Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre offers welcoming, practical accommodation set in a beautiful rural location, ideal for groups, schools, charities, outdoor organisations and families seeking a relaxed, space-rich retreat. The Centre provides simple but well maintained facilities, with a strong emphasis on comfort, flexibility and access to the outdoors.
Accommodation is arranged across six dormitories, each sleeping between seven and ten people, alongside three single rooms, two of which are en suite. This layout makes the Centre particularly suitable for organised groups, while also offering quieter spaces for leaders or group organisers. Guests have access to a range of homely indoor communal areas, including a dining room, sitting room, classroom and a large conservatory that works equally well for meetings, activities or simply relaxing together.
The house is let on a catered basis, with catering provided by our in-house Head Chef. Gorsefield is available for term-time bookings, weekend stays and school holiday bookings.
Set within seven acres of grounds, the Centre offers extensive outdoor space for play, exploration and structured activities. Facilities include an adventure playground, basketball court, football pitch, gardens, orchard, campfire area and wide open spaces for games and outdoor learning.
We offer a wide range of optional outdoor activities for both adults and children, available at an additional cost. These include archery, cycling, orienteering, campfire cooking and bushcraft skills. Please enquire for more details.
The grounds are enclosed and feel safely secluded, while still being easily accessible. Gorsefield is located just a ten minute walk from the historic village of Stansted Mountfitchet, which has a direct rail link to London Liverpool Street in approximately 45 minutes. This makes it an excellent base for groups wanting to combine a rural stay with cultural visits to London. A range of popular local attractions are also within a short drive, including Stansted Mountfitchet Castle, Audley End House and the market town of Bishop’s Stortford.
