THE SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE
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Eco Hostel 
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Hostel Rooms

Our individual hostel self-catering rooms are a simple alternative to B&B. There are plenty of shared showers, toilets and an accessible bathroom. Our professional level kitchen is fully equiped and available to all Hostel visitors. ​We have a light and airy dining room and a cosy lounge area. ​Linen, including duvet and towels are provided.

Join one Wonderful Courses
​during your stay

All of our courses and workshops focus on green living, rural skills and bushcraft, and take place in our beautiful 55 acre woodland site.
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ROOM BOOKINGS

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Twin Room
​Room For 2

£48 per room per night

Our Twin Room has 2 single beds.

The Eco Hostel has a large self-catering kitchen. There is fridge and cooking space. Crockery and cutlery are provided. 


There are plenty of shared showers, toilets and an accessible bathroom. ​Linen, including duvet and towels are provided. 

There is a shared lounge and dining area.
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Bunk bed With Single Room for 3

£52 per room per night

​Our Triple Rooms have a bunk bed for 2 and a single bed.

There are plenty of shared showers, toilets and an accessible bathroom. ​Linen, including duvet and towels are provided. 

There is a shared lounge and dining area.
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Bunk bed Family
Room for 5

£68 per room per night

Our Family Room has a bunk beds for 5.

The Eco Hostel has a large self-catering kitchen. There is fridge and cooking space. Crockery and cutlery are provided. 


There are plenty of shared showers, toilets and an accessible bathroom. ​Linen, including duvet and towels are provided. 

There is a shared lounge and dining area.
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Group Bookings

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​Situated in the South Downs National Park, our Eco Lodge is right on the South Downs National Trail and is the perfect venue for active outdoor pursuits or a relaxing break.

Our self catering group accommodation is ideal for group events and family gatherings. There are plenty of showers and an accessible bathroom. Our professional level kitchen is fully equipped and there is a light and airy dining room and a cosy lounge area.
You can book for:
  • Youth groups
  • Schools
  • Family gatherings 
  • Team away-days
  • Team-building experiences

​The Centre is the proud owner of a Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award. 
  • Sleeps up to 38 people
  • 14 bedrooms with 2-3 beds per room.
  • Linen, including duvet and towels can be provided.
  • Options for providing your own sleeping bags and towels are available.
  • A fully fitted, catering standard kitchen for self-catering.
  • Communal lounge and dining area.
  • Shared showers and toilets on both floors.
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Prices per Night

Day
Bank Holiday
£ per Night
Youth Groups 
Mon
Yes
£684
£584
Mon
_
£684
​£584
Tue
_
​£684
​£584
Wed
_
​£684
​£584
Thu
_
​£684
​£584
Fri
-
​£843
£​684
Sat
_
​£843
​£684
Sun
_
​£843
​£684

Discounts

Number of Nights
Youth Group  Discount
2+ Nights 
20%

Minimum Stay

2 Nights 
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​Cafe

Our Cafe serves delicious breakfast from 8.30am and vegetarian and vegan lunches and cakes. 

Breakfast can be booked.

01730 823755
​​​Shop
We have a gift shop open Monday to Friday in office hours. We sell basic s
upplies, such as soap, toothpaste and some snacks are available.

Explore​
Our 55 acres of beautiful grounds and woodland is available for you to explore. There are several wonderful pubs close by. Our staff can provide a list. Many wonderful walks are on your doorstep as we are on the South Downs Way.

Takeaways
Local takeaway food delivery menus are available as well.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome in our grounds, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the South Downs Eco Lodge except registered assistance dogs.

Bikes & Scooters

If you want to arrive by bike then please ask us for bike storage. Unfortunatly we do not allow bikes or scooters to be taked in doors in any of our accommodation. A cleaning fee of £50 per bike will need to be paid if you do take bikes indoors. 
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Cafe
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Earthworks Trust & Earthworks Foundation

​The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No.1079866).
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.

SITE VISITORS

Please be aware that our 55 acre site is privately owned. Customers and clients are welcomed at their own risk. All visitors are reminded that this is a countryside site and all tracks, paths and car parks are informal, uneven and may not all be suitable for people with mobility issues.
As we are located in the South Downs National Park dark skies zone, there is no lighting on site after dark.
We advise sturdy, appropriate footwear at all times and use of a torch at night.


​Charity Number ​​ 1079866

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Main Address

The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR
01730 823166

Reception

01730 823166
​info@sustainability-centre.org

South Downs Eco Lodge & Camp Site

South Downs Eco Lodge
​The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR
01730 823549
​​accommodation@sustainability-centre.org

Cafe

01730 823755
infobeechcafe@gmail.com  

Burials

​01730 823425
​burials@sustainability-centre.org

Education

​01730 823166
​education@sustainability-centre.org

Courses

01730 823166
​courses@sustainability-centre.org

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      • Pete Levy
    • Room & Space Hire
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Courses
    • Adult Courses >
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Festive Fabric Crafts Course
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Felted Robin Workshop
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Advanced Knife Skills
        • Gate Hurdle Making Course
        • Pendant Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Stool Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Living Willow Tree Course
        • Willow Festive Decorations Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Garden Sculpture
        • Willow Garden Craft Course
        • Willow Weaving Weekend
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
      • Forest School Training >
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Forest School Taster Day
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
      • Health & Wellbeing Courses >
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Mental Health First Aid Course
        • Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
      • Nature Connection and Folklore Courses >
        • Art, Sound and Meditation Course
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Nature Led Meditation
        • Unwind in the Woods
      • Permaculture Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management
    • Online Experiences
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Discounts and Benefits
    • Courses Waiting List
    • Contact the Courses Team
    • Courses Terms and Conditions
  • Accommodation
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Eco Hostel
    • Yurts
    • Camping
    • Large Groups
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Things to Do >
      • Walking and Cycling Breaks
    • Booking Enquiries
    • Accommodation Terms and Conditions
    • Accommodation COVID Information
  • Children's Activities
    • Wood Mouse Forest School
    • Family Holiday Activities >
      • Family Day Time Activities
      • Family Overnight Adventures
      • Advanced Wilderness Skills
  • Schools
    • Our Education Ethos
    • Earth Protectors Conference
    • Day Trips
    • Residentials
    • Farm Tours
    • Saxon Experience
    • Forest School
    • Alternative Education >
      • Young Natural Ambassadors
    • We Can Come to Your School
    • Colleges and Universities
    • Training for Teachers
    • Meet the Team
    • Useful Information & Booking Forms
    • Contact the Education Team
  • Burial Site
    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
    • Attending A Funeral
    • Legacies and Gifts
    • Donations
  • Our Future
    • Ready Steady Grow
    • New Learning Centre
    • South Downs Eco Lodge
  • Support Us
    • Cast Off
    • Friends >
      • Become a Friend
      • Friends Field
    • Business >
      • Business Friends
    • Leaves For Learning Appeal >
      • Fundraise for us
      • Hedgehog Eco Challenge
    • Gifts & Donations
    • Donation Form
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Leave a Legacy
    • Thank You to Our Supporters
  • Projects
    • Beekeepers
    • Chalk Grassland
    • Compost Toilet
    • Forest Gardening
    • Herb Garden
    • Permaculture
    • Straw Bale Solar Powered Showers
    • Solar Projects
    • South Downs Eco Lodge
    • Woodland Hall
    • Tree Bog
    • Wetherdown Lodge
    • Yurts
  • Eco Blog
    • Art & Craft
    • Grow Now
    • Health
    • On The Wild Side
    • Meditation
    • Painting as Meditation
    • Weave From The Hedges
    • Young People
  • Shop and Bookings
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Online T Shirt Shop
    • Online Eco Shop
    • Shop At The Centre