Independent hostels and bunkhouses in the UK have varying levels of accessibility. If you’re a traveller with mobility issues, this page will help you find accommodation suits your needs.
To make the options as wide as possible we are gathering details about all levels of accessible features, from fully accessible to the provision of just one accessible feature.
New places are being added all the time, so check back for updates.
Accessible accommodation
The Byre at Millhouse contains two private rooms with a double bed and overhead single bed, 2 shower rooms and a WC that is suitable for assisted needs access. Other facilities on the ground floor are an open plan dining/lounge area and a kitchen area. There are more bedrooms upstairs.
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a non-for-profit activity centre based just outside of the Peak District. Their aim is to make outdoor adventure accessible to everyone. This is reflected in the measures they have put in place to accommodate a range of disabilities.
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When the 12th Century church was converted into an award-winning, eco-friendly residential and day retreat centre, great emphasis was placed on making it as accessible as possible.
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This modern, purpose-built group accommodation centre on the Gower Peninsular has one dormitory style room that is accessible with its own ensuite toilet and shower facility.
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The Stables at Dunfield House have 2 ground floor accessible bedrooms and a large accessible wet room. There is level access around the ground floor to the accessible bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, conservatory and lounge.
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This 19 bed hostel has one accessible bedroom with an en suite wet room. There's an adjacent room that can be used by a carer. These two rooms are linked by an emergency call system.
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The 6 bed bunkroom at Lismore Bunkhouse has an accessible wet room.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that Wye Valley Bunkhouse is accessible as possible to all guests. There is ramp access to all levels and a lift to the top floor. One of the bathrooms is also designed to be accessible.
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Care has been taken at Camp Hillcrest to make this quirky, fun-loving bunkhouse as accessible as possible.
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Access: We have a ramp that we can install for access to reception (Please let us know and we can have this set up for when you arrive)
Bedroom: There is a ground floor ramped access room which is wheelchair accessible
Toilet: The accessible bedroom is ensuite. The bathroom includes a large maneuverable space, grabrails for the toilet and shower. There is also a shower seat.
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The Glenbeg Bothy has a spacious wetroom which is suitably equipped for wheelchair users. With level access and free parking outside the front door, this accommodation is a great option for groups that include those with a disability.
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There is a luxury glamping pod with full disabled access; a hoist, accessible kitchen area and level access bathroom.
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Sgubor Unnos Bunkhouse in Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula has an accessible WC, the accessible bedroom has a wide doorway but it is bunk bed accommodation.
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Adventure Hostel offers flexible, wallet-friendly accommodation on the North Devon coast near to Bideford. Individuals, couples, families & groups of all sizes (up to a max of 224) are all welcome. There's a shop & a cafe on site & full catering packages for whole site bookings. N.B. there are no self catering facilities. The South West Coast Path & The Tarka Trail pass close by.
With four ground-floor bedrooms: 2 x 4 beds (en-suite), 1x4 and 1x2 share large accessible bathroom, Kalizie Big Lodge could be just what you are looking for. Situated in the heart of the Tweed Valley, in a beautifully private setting. You’ll enjoy nature at its best, with dark night skies, birdsong and our favourite - red squirrels. There is a dedicated patio area with picnic tables and seats – this is a real suntrap and a great place to watch sunsets over the Kailzie Parklands.
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Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse is situated deep in the remote Elan Valley Dark Sky Park and is accessible to all. The bunkhouse is split into three buildings: The Longhouse (sleeping 12) and The Carthouse (sleeping 6) and the Main Building which houses all the communal facilities. Just off the Main Building there's an accessible room with en suite wet room and single bed. The Longhouse and The Carthouse can be booked separately or together and the accessible room can be added to either booking.
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Access: The bunkhouse is all on one level.
Bedrooms: There is at least one accessible room with a set of bunks, single bed, accessible sink and plenty of space to manoeuvre.
Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible bathroom with grab rails and a roll in shower with two wall mounted shower seats. The toilet is a perfect height for slide transfer.
Parking is right outside the Bunkhouse.
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Room two has 2 single beds and a wet room with accessible shower. Read on for precise details of door widths, locations of ramps etc.
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Access: We have ramped access round the back of the hostel
Bedroom: There is a fully wheelchair accessible bedroom on the ground floor
Bathroom: The accessible room is within easy reach of the wetroom
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This new community run and owned hostel has been designed with accessibility in mind. The whole of the ground floor is wheelchair accessible. There's an ensuite downstairs twin or double bedroom with a fully accessible ensuite shower room. The dining table in the kitchen has room for a wheelchair and there's a lift/ramp which allows access into the main building and hostel the our car park.
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The Cow Shed is a self catering accessible unit which sleeps 6. It has a disabled toilet, a wet-room and there is parking on the flat outside.
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This architect-designed luxury bunkhouse at the foothills of the Angus Glens ticks all the right boxes for its accessibility. The bunkhouse is on two floors, there's a wheelchair-accessible lift and accessible toilets on both floors.
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Newcastleton Bunkhouse has an accessible wet room, but please note access to the bunkhouse is via stairs.
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Prosen Hostel is all on one level except for a raised viewing/lounge area which is part of the otherwise accessible dining/kitchen room. Access from outside is available around the back of the building via a permanent concreate ramp. Read more to see photos ..
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Gardiesfauld Hostel has two family bedrooms with en-suite accessible wet rooms. These are on the ground floor, which has level acess to the kitchen, lounge and dining rooms.
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Access: We have a ramp that runs up to the front door, the door has a slight raised lip
Bedrooms: We have a wheelchair accessible bedroom
Toilets: We have a wheelchair accessible bathroom
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All the ground floor doors are 32 inches wide, we have a ramp to front door. Disabled shower and toilet with rail, one level for entry to bunkhouse and inclusive sink and cooking area.
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Crowtrees Bunkbarn has an accessible bedroom on the ground floor. The bedroom can be configured as either a double or a twin room. The room has an en suite room wet room.
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There is a separate comfortable annexe for visitors with disabilities with its own wood burning stove and a large wet room. Visitors with disabilities can access the common room and self-catering kitchen area via a wheelchair friendly pathway.
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The entire hostel is at ground level, making it very accessible for those with mobility issues. There is a disabled parking space directly outside the front door. There are disabled cubicles in the male and female toilets that are large enough for wheelchairs - with space for a carer if needed. Both are equipped with grab rails.
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This new, purpose built camping barn is light and spacious with an accessible wet room.
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Ashbourne Gateway's kitchen, lounge, communal hall, toilets and bedrooms are all on the ground floor. There is a disabled access toilet and wet room. As Ashbourne Gateway is located underneath the church, there is a slope with sharp corners that leads to the hostel which some wheelchair users might find challenging.
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Access: Our main entrance has step free access, all doors throughout the hostel are 840mm wide. Bedroom: We have one bedroom which is fully wheelchair accessible. Toilet: There is a wheelchair accessible toilet with a wet floor shower and grab rails.
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The Cumulus Centre has wet rooms within the accommodation and ramps into all buildings. All doors are extra wide and can fit a wheelchair.
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Dalby Forest Hostel, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, has one ground floor three-bedded accessible room with en-suite accessible bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with grab rails, low sink with lever taps and a wheel-in
shower. Transfer to the toilet is left-handed.
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Access: We have a level entry way on the ground floor, the gravel drive can be a little tricky to negotiate
Bedrooms: There is a ground floor bedroom which is wheelchair accessible
Toilet; There is a toilet on the ground floor, it is also wheelchair accessible and contains a wet room, there are grab rails by the toilet, sink and on the door.
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All the bunkhouse accommodation at Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse is on the ground floor. There's an accessible WC and wet room.
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The accessible features at Darsham Country Centre are as follow: Removable ramps allow wheelchair access to the entrance and to the 2 downstairs bedrooms. A basic disabled toilet and shower is also on the ground floor adjacent to the bedrooms. Please advise the Centre in advance if wheelchair access is required so the ramp can be put in place and any furniture moved.
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There is a ramp from the carpark to a bedroom with accessible toilet and shower. All of the common areas are wheelchair friendly, including the kitchen where there is a lowered cooking area with hob and sink.
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With an accessible games room and all essential facilities, everyone can be included in a trip to the Sir Arthur Grant Outddor Centre
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The Glenorchy Centre has accessibility features. Such as a wide doorways, a wheelchair friendly lift and a bathroom with rails and a shower seat.
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Deepdale has lots of accessible accommodation options available. We have ground floor rooms which are easily accessible, some even have wet rooms that are wheelchair accessible. We also have wheelchair accessible wet rooms on the campsite too. Our reception and visitor information centre is wheelchair accessible, likewise the supermarket, café and shops next door at Dalegate Market.
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Access: There is ground floor level access into the accommodation
Bedroom: Ground level accommodation adapted for disabled user access
Toilet: There is a wetroom with grab rails for both the toilet and shower
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1 fully accessible double bedroom with ensuite shower room and toilet. 1 semi accessible double bedroom with carers bed (shower is not wheelchair accessible) Disabled car park and ramp access to the hostel.
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Access: Access inside Morag's lodge is via a permanent ramp
Bedroom: There is an accessible bedroom with level access and a 75cm wide door
Toilet: The toilet at the lodge is also accessible via a wheel chair and has grab rails as well as a level access shower.
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Lowick School Bunkhouse has level floors thoughout with one ramp to the drying room. There is an accessible shower room/wc and a spacious private twin room.
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Our ground floor is wheelchair friendly with wide doorways and access to all communal facilities including the lounge, dining room and kitchen. In addition, Roddam, a bright, comfortable and spacious dormitory, is also located on the ground floor for easy access; it comes complete with ensuite wet room custom built with grab rails, shower seat and level access and is ideal for any guests with mobility concerns. Brownsman is an adjacent dormitory which could be used by a carer, if required.
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Access: There is a level access inside with a power assisted door leading to a lift.
Bedrooms: There is a wheelchair accessible room with 4 beds.
Toilets: The accessible room has a toilet with grab rails, space for manoeuvring with a wheelchair and a shower seat.
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The dedicated accessible suite at Eat Sleep Lindisfarne has been designed and built to adhere to all Document M regulations. The room is conveniently located on the ground floor for easy access and has an adjoining private wet room able to accommodate wheelchair users.1 x Single Bed,
1 x Double Bunk,
Extra Wide Doors,
Ground Floor,
Disability Alarm,
Private Wet Room,
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Access: there is ramped access into the main entrance, the door has a slight sill and can allow a wheelchair to comfortably manoeuvre through.
Bedroom: There is a ground floor accessible bedroom with ramped access and accommodations to make the room more user friendly
Toilet: This is ensuite to the previously mentioned room and has low shower controls and grab bars for the toilet and shower
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Snowdon Lodge, is a sole use group hostel for 20-35 people that has a large ground-floor accessible bedroom with a superb wet room. Access to the bedroom can be taken from the patio and car park, or direct into the main building. The bedroom is over 36m squared and has two double beds. The wet-room is large with 2 sinks and large shower area. This rooms enables anyone with accessible issues to stay with their family and friends on a group adventure.
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Low Mill Outdoor Center is a not-for-profit charity whose mission is to enable children and young adults to experience the real outdoors. This is reflected in accessiblity features they have installed.
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Access: There is level access to the whole ground floor of the barn
Bedroom: There is a custom built accessible room on the ground floor lots of space
Toilet: Ensuite to the bedroom is a wetroom with grabrails for the toilet and sink as well as a shower seat and level access to the shower
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If you’re a traveller with mobility issues, it’s very important to make sure your accommodation suits your needs. To make the choosing process as easy as possible, we’ve gathered some details on the accessible features of Gilfach Wen Barn to help you make your decision.
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Access: There is level access inside the building, suitable for wheelchair users. Please note there are a few steps leading down to the kitchen
Bedroom: There is a wheelchair accessible bedroom which also has level access
Bathroom: En suite to the accessible bedroom is a toilet and shower with grab rails and other accommodations
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Every effort is made to ensure that a stay at Cowes Basecamp is as accessible as possible.
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There is wheelchair access from the street and all the communal facilities are on the ground floor. There is an accessible bedroom on the ground floor with an en-suite toilet and walk-in shower with grab rails.
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The campsite is level which is great for the chair, the views are spectacular. There is a disabled toilet and shower room which is very large. It has a fully accessible shower with shower seat on the wall. There are plenty of grab bars around the room. There is also a thermostat in the room allowing you to make the room warmer if needed. To access the campsite accessible facilities request a key on arrival and hand it back when you leave the site. The staff were really friendly and helpful.Get in touch for details of accessibility within the hostel.
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Wheelchair accessible toilet with grab rails, wheelchair height mirrors and alarm pull cord. A level access shower and integrated ramps to allow access to kitchen/dining area and bunkrooms.
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Access: Parking is 25m away from the entrance to the hall, there is a slight step into the hostel which is manageable with a wheelchair
Bedroom: The hall is ground floor only, there is plenty of room to move around a wheelchair.
Toilet: The toilet is big enough for a wheelchair to access and there are grab rails installed by the toilet and the door.
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The accessible wetroom at Barrington Bunkhouse has plenty of handrails and a shower seat.
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The Woodlands building has level access throughout, wide doorways, hoists, shower trolley and adjustable heights sinks.
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The ground floor is accessible with toilets. There is lift access to the first floor where there is an accessible ensuite room that sleeps two.
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Access: There is level access into Ballater hostel. Bedrooms: There is a ground floor level access bedroom. Toilet: There is an accessible bathroom with grab rails, there is a small step into the shower.
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Please enquire for details of accessible accommodation. An all-terrain mobility scooter is available for hire to explore the gardens, beaches and landscape.
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Comrie Croft has excellent facilities with regards to accessibility, a full report can be found on their website
Access: We have ramped access at the front door
Toilets: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible toilet with a grab rail
Rooms: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible room
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Height Gate has a ground floor 2-person room with single bed and bunk above. Adjacent there's an accessible wet room.
Find out more Accessible Accommodation in Hostels and Bunkhouses Independent hostels and bunkhouses have a variety of levels of accessibility. Often there is an accessible bedroom and some hostels are accessible throughout the building.
Some of our hostels are committed to providing fully accessible accommodation.
Traditionally all accommodation with some level of accessibility was indicated in this guide with a wheelchair symbol. From summer 2021 onwards we are only using this symbol where we have full information on the accessibility, and this information is shown with a link from the symbol.
All levels of accessibility are included where we can display information. This is to enable as many places as possible to be used by those with less complex physical requirements.
We recommend that you talk directly with the accommodation staff to make sure that your needs can be properly met.
We are adding new places every day, so keep checking back for updates.
Accessible Accommodation for people with Dietary requirements, allergies or Diabetes. The self catering kitchens at hostels and bunkhouses makes hostels accessible for people who need flexibility or control over the ingredieants in their meals. We are adding new places every day, so keep checking back for updates.We are adding new places every day, so keep checking back for updates.Save
