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Overview

Dowdell Hall is part of the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), located in Hereford. During college vacations a number of the rooms are available, most of which have ensuite facilities with bath or shower. Grouped around communal areas, these rooms offer ideal, inexpensive accommodation, just 20 minutes walk from Hereford railway station and the city centre.

Income generated through Dowdell Hall is invaluable in helping provide the very best opportunities for students at RNC.

History

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) was first established in London In 1872. Throughout its history RNC has provided further education and training for persons who are blind or visually impaired (VI) to facilitate their independence in society.

Food & beverage

Hot drink making/cooking facilities in communal kitchens available.

Packed breakfasts are available for guests at additional cost - please ask at reception on check-in.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please ensure the college are aware ahead of your arrival by making a note in the 'Additional Information' section of the booking form.

Lunch and dinner are available for groups of 10 or more at additional cost, and must be booked in advance. The same option (for two or three course dining) must be selected for each diner, with a vegetarian option if anyone requires it. These meal choices will be made specially, and will not otherwise be available as a choice on the night.

The Orangery Bar can also be booked in advance for an event, as it is not open at all times. The bar stocks a range of wines, spirits, bottled real ales, lagers and ciders along with popular soft drinks. For larger functions, kegs can be ordered from local breweries.

Grounds & Gardens

Churchill Gardens is a large park which has the most spectacular views over the city of Hereford as well as the Welsh borderlands and is a short walking distance from Dowdell Hall. It is an unspoilt and often quiet area to visit, with benches dotted about the gardens making it suitable for picnicking. There is a fragrant garden containing plants known for their aromatic traits and the mini arboretum is a popular place for casual strollers as well as dog walkers. There’s a car park nearby at Venns Lane.

Aylestone Park consists of three differing areas; for sports, for general recreation and for wildlife. A network of footpaths winds throughout the site including disabled access to all parts. The higher end of the Park provides beautiful views over Herefordshire, and has a superb viewing point and telescope installed, together with picnic tables and park seats strategically sited over the whole area.

Other facilities

Guests are welcome to make use of thePoint4, our state of the art, fully accessible fitness suite with hydrotherapy pool and spa, also situated on Venns Lane. An additional cost will apply and advance booking may be required.

Free Wi-fi – just ask for a voucher on arrival. Communal social areas with TV.

Rooms serviced daily. Guest information (also available in large print or Braille)

Facilities & information

Summary

Breakfast (at additional cost)

Parking (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

B&B

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Gym

Spa

Children's highchairs

Television

Linen included

Towels included

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Elevator

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Central heating

Bring your own travel cot

Food

Cooked breakfast (additional cost)

Continental breakfast (additional cost)

Bar

Electric oven

Electric hob

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Theatre (walking distance)

Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Dowdell Hall, Royal National College, Venns Lane, Hereford, HerefordHR1 1DT, United Kingdom

Check In: From 09:00 to 21:00 Check Out: By 10.00am

Check in Address: thePoint4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT, United Kingdom

Check-in facilities at the main RNC reception based at thePoint4.

Please note that the reception is not 24hr. Please ensure you mark clearly on your booking form the time at which you will be arriving so the staff know when to expect you.

Alternative arrangements for arrivals and departures can be discussed as required, contact details are noted on your booking receipt.

Travel Information

RNC is based in the city of Hereford, in the West Midlands, 15 miles from the border with Wales. It can be easily reached by train and car, approximately one hour’s drive from Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol.

From the North: Leave the M5 at Junction 7 (Worcester South) and follow the A440/A4103 to Hereford

From South Wales: Leave the M4 at Junction 24 (Newport East), follow the A449/A40 to Ross-On-Wye and the A49 to Hereford

From the South East: Leave the M4 at Junction 15 (Swindon), take the A419 towards Cirencester, the A417 to Ledbury and the A438 to Hereford

From the South West: Leave the M5 at Junction 11a (Gloucester North), follow A417 to Ledbury and the A438 to Hereford

By Train: RNC is one mile from Hereford train station. There are usually taxis waiting at the station entrance. Rail services link Hereford with Cardiff (1 hour), Bristol (11⁄4 hours), Birmingham (11⁄2 hours), Manchester (2 hours) and London (23⁄4 hours)

Free parking spaces are located adjacent to thePoint4 and across the road at Gardner Hall.

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Dowdell Hall, Hereford