What can we expect staying in a Landmark?
All Landmark’s buildings are self-catering, with a well-equipped kitchen. There is everything you need for modern life, but we do not provide TVs, telephones, internet access or Wifi (check the individual Landmark building details for information on mobile phone signal strength). Landmarks are well-furnished with comfortable furniture, space to eat together, and a selection of books and indoor games. Children are always welcome, and most buildings allow dogs.
Each Landmark is looked after by a designated Housekeeper who will prepare for your stay. The beds will be made up for your arrival and one large towel and a face towel is provided for each person staying. All buildings have electricity, background heating and hot water.
Why 50 stays?
We wanted to make a significant gesture, potentially enabling nearly 400 people to benefit from the scheme. 25 buildings represent some 13% of Landmark’s portfolio.
Why can’t individuals apply for 50 for Free?
Applications must be made from charities themselves. We rely on charities to validate that these free stays are reaching those who will most benefit from them.
Why are the stays in March and not the summer/school holidays?
We have deliberately made 25 Spring weekend breaks available under the scheme so families can also benefit. Landmark relies on its holiday letting income to pay for the future maintenance of its buildings under a finely balanced business model. Sadly, we could not meet the challenges of our core mission were we to offer stays within peak seasons.
Why are raffle or auction prizes not qualifying purposes for 50 for Free?
We want to make sure these breaks are allocated those who need them most through a fair selection process, rather than being allocated by chance or according to personal circumstances.
Are there phones in Landmark’s buildings? TVs? Internet access? Wifi?
No to all of the above, in line with the preferences of most of those who stay in our buildings. Some people choose to take a radio or TV with them, although the remoteness of some of our buildings means we cannot always guarantee reception.
Is there mobile signal?
Not always, especially in our more remote buildings. Please check with us if important to you before selecting a property.
What would I do in an emergency?
Landmark guests are given the contact details of the Housekeeper if they need assistance. Local emergency information is provided in the red folder in each Landmark.
How many people can stay?
The buildings offered sleep between 4 and 14 people, but please look carefully at the floor plans included in the building’s page on the website to see how many bedrooms there are in each 50 for Free Landmark. Not everyone in your group may wish to share a bedroom. Groups must not exceed the maximum capacity of the Landmark.
How do we get to your buildings?
Some of the 50 for Free buildings are in town centres and can be reached by public transport and on foot (for example Bath Tower, Elton House, Crownhill Fort and The Grange). For others, still in towns or villages, you can arrive nearby on public transport and then take a taxi (for example Goddards, Morpeth Castle, Alton Station). Some are more remote, and you will need to drive or be driven to.
Does the Landmark Trust provide or pay for food during the stay?
No, you (or the organisation applying on your behalf) must provide all food during your stay. All our buildings are self catering so you will need to bring your food with you or buy it locally.
What does the Landmark Trust pay for?
Landmark provides the building for your stay absolutely free. This includes: all background heating, hot water, electricity and reasonable cleaning at the end of your stay. The beds will be made up for your arrival and there will be clean towels (except the Bunkhouse at Llwyn Celyn).
What do I need to bring?
Things people like to bring when visiting Landmark’s buildings include: A radio, walking boots / wellies, favourite recipe book, torch, waterproof coat, outdoor games.
Are your buildings suitable for people in a wheelchair / of limited mobility?
Wherever possible, we adapt our buildings for full accessibility and many have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms. However, it is part of the character of old buildings that they include features that may not be easy for those in a wheelchair or of limited mobility, like changes of floor level, or steep, narrow staircases.
We encourage you to look carefully at the floor plans of each building on our website, and if you are in any doubt or have any questions, just get in touch with our knowledgeable Bookings Enquiries team on [email protected] or by phone 01628 825925.