Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Historic Guesthouse in Milton Keynes with Autism Support Programs
Old School Wolverton operates as a three-bedroom guesthouse while housing three social enterprises on-site, including a community café and a training facility for young people with autism. The property is a Green Tourism Bronze Award holder, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices. Guests directly support these initiatives through their stay, as proceeds fund local community programs and work-related experiences for individuals with special educational needs.
The guesthouse offers four room types, including a Three-Bedroom House, Double Room with Private External Bathroom, Twin Room with Private External Bathroom, and Railway Room, all featuring private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Each room includes upcycled furnishings, such as wooden school desks with inkwells, and original historical photos from Wolverton's past. Some rooms have access to a shared kitchen and living room, while the Three-Bedroom House provides a fully equipped kitchen and private entrance. The property is accessible for disabled guests, with grab rails in toilets, wheelchair access, and accessible parking available.
The on-site community café serves homemade food made with local ingredients, including freshly baked scones, cakes, and light meals. Guests receive a welcome package upon arrival, including milk, orange juice, and freshly baked treats such as scones or hot-cross buns. The café also offers barista-style coffee, available for purchase, and operates as a social enterprise, with profits supporting the hotel's community programs. The guesthouse provides a shared kitchen with each room having a designated shelf in the refrigerator for personal use.
Old School Wolverton is located adjacent to Holy Trinity Wood and Ouse Valley Park, offering direct access to countryside walks and cycling paths. Milton Keynes Bowl, a major outdoor concert venue, is 9 km away, and Bletchley Park, the historic code-breaking site, is 12 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 47 km away, and Milton Keynes railway station is a 10-minute drive, providing direct trains to London. The guesthouse is within walking distance of local pubs, a canal-side inn, and the Galleon pub, which serves drinks by the water.
The property holds a Green Tourism Bronze Award and uses eco-friendly products throughout, including refillable toiletries and environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. Electric vehicle charging stations are available on-site, and the guesthouse offers free private parking. The building incorporates recycled materials, such as ladders repurposed as shelves, and upcycled furniture, with student-designed art featured on soft furnishings. The hotel's waste management includes a compost bin for kitchen scraps, and the café uses compostable packaging for takeaway items.
The guesthouse welcomes dogs on the ground floor, with a dedicated dog bed and bowl provided upon request. Families can use the outdoor garden, and board games are available in the shared lounge. The hotel supports children with autism through its 'Into Nature' program, offering structured outdoor activities. Cots and highchairs are available upon request, and the café offers a children's menu with locally sourced ingredients.
11 photosFeaturing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The twin room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
11 photosOffering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
11 photosProviding free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchen, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This wheelchair accessible double room features a private entrance, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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