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Read the latest natter from hostels and bunkhouses across the UK
VoltShare charger now installed at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre in Snowdonia
June 3rd 2025
The team at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre are delighted to let you know that they have a VoltShare charger installed… View details
Just a 2 min walk from the Slate Trail in Betws-Y-Coed
June 2nd 2025
Base Camp Snowdonia is located just a 2-minute walk from the Slate Trail. With comfy bunks and incredible showers to… View details
Night 6: Kirkby Stephen, the centre point of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast
May 31st 2025
Kirkby Stephen Hostel, at the centre point of this route, specialises in a warm welcome for walkers. From drying space… View details
Explore the Chilterns by bike.
May 30th 2025
Just 8 miles from the Chiltern Cycleway, Jordans Hostel has a lockable bike shed and welcomes individual cyclists, small groups… View details
Coast to coast walk- weve got you covered
May 30th 2025
Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the perfect place on your great adventure. View details
Large Groups love staying at Haworth Hostel
May 28th 2025
With beds for up to 85 people starting from just £35, and an authentic home-cooked Indian buffet from £19, Haworth… View details
Accommodation on the Trans Euro Trail
May 27th 2025
Treks Bunkhouse is located a few minutes from the Trans Euro Trail, just above the village of Lan Ffestiniog. With… View details
Plan an Unforgettable School Trip This Autumn at Mount Cook Adventure Centre
May 27th 2025
As schools look ahead to the new academic year, September and October are the perfect opportunity for rewarding residential trips.… View details
Biker-Friendly Base by the Coast and on the TET! 🏍️🌊
May 26th 2025
Whether you’re looking for a weekend ride or a midweek escape, The Old School Hostel is biker-friendly, budget-friendly, and packed… View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Dog friendly bunkhouse room – Introductory offer
May 30th 2025
Dog friendly bunkhouse room new to market offer. Our new to the market twin room that is dog (and most… View offer
🌼 June Availability at Dunfield House – Book Your Escape to the Countryside! 🌼
April 29th 2025
We still have limited availability for group stays this June — perfect for retreats, family gatherings, or a countryside escape.… View offer
Save £105 – Special Week Offer!
April 9th 2025
Enjoy a weeks break to explore & have fun in Mid Wales! Was £615 and now £510 for 7 nights… View offer
SAVE £30 – SPECIAL OFFER FOR IHG READERS
March 26th 2025
Weekend Offer - Save £30!! Was £210 now £180 for the entire accommodation for 2 nights (Applies Fri, Sat, Sun)… View offer
Okay… we know it’s early but this could go quick…. 🥂✨
March 22nd 2025
In a large group? Struggling for places that even allow large groups? Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the perfect place to… View offer
Escape to The Tudor Barn – A Perfect Summer Farm-Staycation in Suffolk
March 11th 2025
June through to August are the perfect months to experience the beauty of the Suffolk countryside - and we have… View offer
You can’t beat a summer staycation in Suffolk
March 3rd 2025
June through to August are some of the loveliest months to visit the Suffolk countryside - and we have plenty… View offer
The Tudor Barn is perfect for any June getaway
February 13th 2025
Hen party, 60th Birthday, family staycation, girls weekend, wedding anniversary.... June is a delightful month for a getaway in sunny… View offer
Joyful June at The Old Brooder
February 12th 2025
We have plenty of weekend & midweek availability in June, in our stylish, modern bunkhouse, The Old Brooder. View offer
5% off for Serious Cyclists
February 6th 2025
Just 7 miles off the epic North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1 or EuroVelo12) that weaves through part of Suffolk, our… View offer
Green Discount for sustainable travel at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse
January 28th 2025
Puttenham Barn is a wonderful old listed building which has been sympathetically restored to be environmentally friendly. They have rainwater… View offer
Up to 55% subsidy for Youth Groups at Darsham Country Centre
January 27th 2025
Affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Centre provides self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 30, with overflow camping for… View offer
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