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Independent Hostels UK
Independent Hostels UK is the largest network of hostel and bunkhouse owners in England, Scotland and Wales. We believe in Direct Booking and on this website everything you say and everything you pay goes direct to your hosts.
Hostels and bunkhouses are taking bookings now for 2021 and beyond.
Some hostels and bunkhouses are open as exclusive use for a limited number of households. At others multiply households can book en-suite bedrooms with social distancing in place in the shared areas.
Here are the latest updates from our open accommodation.
All over the UK
Hostels and bunkhouses have self-catering facilities and provide great value accommodation for one night or more. They range from rural barns to city houses and are ideal for exploring the outdoors and independent travel.
There have been some temporary changes to the way places operate in the New Normal. We are using News posts to show the latest details for each hostel. Here is all the news from hostels open for 2021.
News from the Network
Read the latest natter from hostels and bunkhouses across the UK
Luxury Yurts in SW Scotland
June 23rd 2021
Brand new for 2021 we have our 4 person Deluxe Yurt and our 6 bedded Large Family Yurt with magnificent… View details
A brand new trend-setting hostel opening soon in the centre of Swansea.
June 23rd 2021
Cwtsh Hostel plans to open this summer. It promises to be an exciting, state-of-the-art and uniquely welsh hostel where you… View details
Late Availability at Hardingsdown Bunkhouse: 2nd-9th July & 16th-18th July
June 23rd 2021
Due to some late group cancellations, Hardingsdown Bunkhouse now have some late availability - in both the Bunkhouse and Chaffhouse… View details
Seahouses Hostel is officially “Good to Go”!
June 23rd 2021
We were delighted to finally reopen this week and have a number of measures in place to ensure all our… View details
Disabled Accessible Features of Jessie Mac’s
June 23rd 2021
If you’re a traveller with mobility issues, it’s very important to make sure your accommodation suits your needs. To make… View details
Disabled Accessible Features of Exmoor Bunkbarn
June 23rd 2021
If you're a traveller with mobility issues, it's very important to make sure your accommodation suits your needs. To make… View details
Pindale Farm: An absolute dream for D of E Groups.
June 22nd 2021
At Pindale Farm we love D of E groups. So much so that we are converting our Powder House into… View details
Five Sunnyside Micro Hostel in Bideford, North Devon is Open!
June 21st 2021
The refurbishment of Five Sunnyside has now been completed just in time to welcome our first guests a family of… View details
Carrshield Camping Barn in the North Pennines looking lovely with their new Independent Hostels sign
June 21st 2021
Surrounded by heather clad fells Carrshield Camping Barn offers simple accommodation in 3 rooms, each with a wood-burner and a… View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Late Availability at Cleikum Mill Lodge: 2nd-4th July 2021
June 23rd 2021
Due to a late cancellation, the whole of Cleikum Mill Lodge is now available from the 2nd-4th July. Two self… View offer
Last Minute Special Offer | June 24th – 26th
June 23rd 2021
Exclusive use of Earby Holiday Hostel for a group of up to 6, 2 Households or a Family. Last minute… View offer
Lake District 5 night short break
June 17th 2021
A simple secluded hostel all to yourselves, with 12 acres ancient woodland, campfire & outdoor seating. 5 nights £1,000. Sunday… View offer
Explore Snowdonia from a great base at a great price!
June 10th 2021
Llety Arall Hostel is ready to welcome you to Caernarfon town - take advantage of our special offer today. View offer
Summer Breaks In Snowdonia
June 9th 2021
We have various weeks or weekends available over the summer here at Pentre Bach Bunkhouse for groups of no more… View offer
Summer availability
June 9th 2021
Our Waterslacks Camping barn is now fully booked for weekend breaks during the summer, but plenty of midweek availability in… View offer
Alnwick Youth Hostel Has Late Availability from 28th June – 1st July
June 8th 2021
Due to a group cancellation we have some availability between 28 June and 1 July. Perfect for an early summer… View offer
See Our Cattle in Their Natural Habitat
May 30th 2021
At Ilderton Dod Barns we have 45 cows plus followers and almost all of them are dotted around the hills… View offer
W/e 2-4 July Suffolk large group farm stay for 23+
May 29th 2021
Due to a late cancellation, this weekend is now available for a large group (all other July/Aug weekends booked). Bike… View offer
Discounts and free camping for DofE groups
May 28th 2021
Carrs Farm Bunkhouse in the North Pennines loves to support DofE groups. Just for DofE groups, they offer a discount… View offer
Late availability for school groups at Cohort Hostel in St Ives
May 27th 2021
Snap them up before they go! Available dates are: Between 2nd – 5th July; up to 54 people. Between 9th… View offer
Gaveston Hall is Now Available From 31st May to 5th June
May 14th 2021
Treat the family to a last minute jaunt in the West Sussex countryside with the wonderful Gaveston Hall as your… View offer
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