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Great news for Christmas. Your household can join up with 2 other households to form an exclusive Christmas Bubble for the 5 days between 23-27 December. There are no travel restrictions between tiers and countries between these date. In England you can book private hire of a hostel or bunkhouse for your Christmas bubble. In Wales and Scotland a Christmas bubble can only stay in their own home, but a single household can book the private hire of a hostel or bunkhouse.
Many hostels and bunkhouses are open (subject to restrictions) having implemented Covid cleaning procedures. Some are offering reduced rates for exclusive use. At others multiply households can book en-suite bedrooms with social distancing in place in the shared areas.
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. Click here for the latest updates.
News from the Network
Read the latest natter from hostels and bunkhouses across the UK
Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre re-opens for Christmas
December 4th 2020
Pindale Farm Bunkhouses and Campsite will be ready to welcome you and your Christmas bubble. Escape the hustle and bustle… View details
Closed until Spring 2021 – check back for updates on our offering in 2021
December 4th 2020
FSC Castle Head is a magnificent country mansion set in 50 acres. Normally booked by large groups, during the pandemic… View details
Get away from it all and spend a warm and cosy Christmas at remote feeling Bretton Hostel in the Peak District.
December 4th 2020
Bretton hostel sleeps 17 in 3 bedrooms and is available between 23 – 27 December for sole use by up… View details
Admired through the ages…
December 4th 2020
Rydal Hall isn't just a brilliant Grade II listed building, it's also the site of what is thought to be… View details
Forest Way Bunkhouse is open for all of Winter 2020 / 2021
December 4th 2020
We are very excited to be near to completion of our new cabin. December 2020 will see us moving beds… View details
Springhill Farm Bunkhouse in Shropshire is taking bookings for Winter Staycations
December 3rd 2020
Escape your everyday, (if the latest Government regulations allow) and come to stay at Springhill Farm Bunkhouse on a Welsh… View details
Saddle Mountain Hostel is open for exclusive use only this winter
December 3rd 2020
Winter breaks available until the end of February 2021 with prices starting at £150 per night for up to 6… View details
Seven private bedrooms in Hull’s Old Town – available just as soon as government regulations allow.
December 3rd 2020
Historic Hull makes a great location for an winter city break. Amazing architecture with its strong maritime influence and Dutch… View details
Escape to the Somerset coast this Winter.
December 3rd 2020
Book sole use of Base Lodge in Minehead and explore the local beaches and the glorious countryside. Deals available for… View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Do you fancy staying in your own Log Cabin in the Highlands for Christmas?
December 4th 2020
We are a small bunkhouse just sleeping 8 people in 2 bedrooms. So perfect for family bubbles that want to… View offer
Peak Distrct Xmas Break
December 3rd 2020
We are open and following the government restrictions in our area, tier 3. So at the moment we can only… View offer
Dax says “Why is Ennerdale so quiet”?
December 3rd 2020
Ennerdale is still quiet and peaceful even after reopening from the 2nd lockdown. Treat yourself to a pre-Christmas weekend break… View offer
Book the whole of Harlow Hostel for a staycation this Winter with this great value deal.
December 1st 2020
You can book Harlow International Hostel for the exclusive use of your household or bubble (maximum of 6 persons) at… View offer
Christmas with a new horizon at Chellington
December 1st 2020
Are you in need of a change of scene, extra space and a beautiful horizon? We can help you! 23rd-28th… View offer
Cragside Bunkhouse closed for the rest of the year. See you in 2021.
December 1st 2020
Unfortunately our bunkhouse has been closed and we are now in Tier 3 so will not be opening the bunkhouse… View offer
Tier 1 come and see in the New Year at Skye Basecamp!
November 30th 2020
We are open this Hogmanay but only to Tier 1 visitors and only one household per booking. Don't come to… View offer
Nice to C2C U!
November 29th 2020
Summer 2021 is looking a little more optimistic to resume your cycling plans! View offer
Let Santa Locate You in North Northumberland!
November 26th 2020
As long as Boris allows us to reopen, The Barn which sleeps up to 8 plus 3 dogs is available… View offer
Christmas in the Lake District
November 26th 2020
We are letting out our festive bunk house over Christmas to true outdoor lovers who are in a modest and… View offer
Christmas Availability
November 25th 2020
We have availability for the Christmas period in our Fenns Barn. Fenns Barn is situated in the Peak District village… View offer
Bubble Breaks in Rural Scotland (kids half price)!
November 10th 2020
Itching for a change of scene? Want to get out in the countryside? Come visit us at Comrie Croft and… View offer
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