Whilst I was staying on Exmoor I took the opportunity to get to the coast at Watchet to enjoy a sunset, and to go and buy local produce from the Taunton farmers’ marke
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Kendal: the historic gateway to the lakes
We stayed at KENDAL HOSTEL (currently closed), which was perfectly positioned in the centre of town for all of our needs, not least a pre-dinner pint at any pub that took our fancy. It’s amazing what surprises are in hidden in the fabric of a town’s history, and Kendal is no different.
Seaside Harbour Holiday at Cullen Hostel
Some hostels have an artistic edge to them but at CULLEN HARBOUR HOSTEL this flows through the fabric of the building. Converted from a fisherman’s store on the water’s edge, the hostel has a smell of warm wood and fresh air. Read the full article…
Backpacking; Throw away your preconceptions.
I have learned hostel life is good, more than good and I have decided to go home and explore the UK Hostels. Remember, you’re never too old to throw away your perceptions.
Barra and Vatersay : Paradise Found
Five hours sail from Oban on the West coast of Scotland lies the compact island of Barra near the south of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides. The sea, the sand and the people make Barra what it is. Special.
Bounce Below in Snowdonia
After seeing Bounce Below, a cavern with a trampoline floor at Penrhy Slate Quarry, on a Facebook page – I decided the kids would love it (not me of course – but I could get my other half, Joe, to Read the full article…
Summer Holidays available now
Are you looking to book your summer break? Our Hostels have been adding lots of summer holiday availability to our website. Take a look below at summer holidays available now.
Land of Lost Content
This May bank holiday our family and a group of friends visited ALL STRETTON BUNKHOUSE, close to the Land of Lost Content. There were 9 of us in total, 6 adults and 3 kids. We arrived Friday and found the Read the full article…
Peak district climbing with kids
On Sunday (with marvellous weather- not a cloud in the sky) we headed off to Burbage Edge to find the perfect route to do some climbing with kids
Skiddaw Mountain and the Tupperware box
If someone told me they had climbed Skiddaw Mountain in a blizzard and walked to the remote Skiddaw House in the dark just to look in a Tupperware box I would say that GeoCaching was to blame.
Independent Hostels Exhibit at Eroica Britannia
Come along to this 3 day family festival of British cycling and meet us on the Independent Hostels stand. You can pick up a copy of the Independent Hostel Guide and enter a prize draw to win one of three great holidays. The Eroica Britannia festival takes place in Bakewell in The Peak District National Park on the 19th – 21st June.
Hostel visit to Wordsworth Country
Just outside the picturesque village of Grasmere, in the heart of Wordsworth Country you’ll discover Grasmere Independent Hostel, and what a find it is, too.
Waterfall Dream Comes True in the Brecon Beacons
I have always dreamed of walking behind a waterfall, deafened by water thundering down as I hide behind the curtain of sound. My dream came true in the Brecon Beacons. At Henrhyd Falls near the extraordinary Craig-y-Nos Castle,.
Monkton Wyld Court Gothic Hostel
Intrigued by all we had read about Monkton Wyld Court we made a tiny detour on our holiday to Lyme Regis to stay for a night in this Gothic mansion. What a privilege it felt to spend time in this simply furnished building with its ornate ecclesiastical architecture.
Days out from Derwentwater Keswick
Ten eight tips for great days out from Derwentwater in Keswick. Days out on the lake, in the mountains or just relaxing around Keswick.
Northumberland Coast
Whether its high octane adventure you’re looking for or a bolt hole to escape to for rest and relaxation, the Northumberland Coast is a perfect year-round getaway with lots to see and do for everyone.
Tremadog group holiday
We came to Tremadog for the climbing. This pretty welsh village is renowned for the vast numbers of climbing routes along the escarpment above the village. All with easy access and often more sheltered in harsh weather then the rest of Snowdonia.
Head for the Langdale Valley
For me, Elterwater is one of the Lake District’s true gems: a cluster of houses and a pub lying in the Langdale Valley, just half a mile from the picturesque lake from which its name is derived. Elterwater Hostel is Ideally placed for exploring some of the Central Lakes’ most appealing fells. From here, you can head off on some of my favourite fell walks, including climbing up to Stickle Tarn and on to Raise and, of course, the wonderful Langdale Pikes above the Langdale Valley are within easy reach.
Electric Bike Network in the Lakes District
There are Electric Bike Networks in nine beautiful areas across the UK, mostly national parks. We came across the Lake District Network on a holiday in Grasmere, Cumbria.
Who will we meet next, working at a hostel
Derwentwater is an exciting place to be working at a hostel. Hoovering the east wing, or pulling the curtains there is always a variety show on display.
Comrie Croft Mountain Bike trails
Comrie Croft is an idyllic, friendly and easily accessible eco-hostel set in the picturesque countryside of Central Scotland. The hostel lies just off of the road that connects Perth, Crieff and Comrie, making it the ideal base to visit the lovely area that surrounds these towns. From Glasgow, Comrie Croft is an enjoyable train and bus journey taking you straight to the hostel.
