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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.
A week of Orcadian hospitality
Earlier in the year, at the start of June, I spent a highly enjoyable week in the Orkney Isles based at Browns Hostel’s and houses in Stromness, Orkney. I was there as part of a group booking with four other island enthusiasts. We were given exclusive use of the ground floor of the hostel and with a good kitchen/communal area, two toilets, an excellent shower and twin rooms it perfectly suited our requirements.
Yorkshire Peaks Holiday
A holiday in the Yorkshire Peaks, at first glance, might sound an incredible opportunity for some of the best walking and outdoor adventures the country has to offer, (which it is). Or it may sound as though it requires a tad too much physical exertion. If you are thinking the latter, like me, do not fret. As you will soon find out, the area is also full of delicious rewards for your endeavors.
Derbyshire Walk
When Aunty Mary comes to stay from Canada – she likes to do something different – the challenge was – find somewhere for all the family to have an adventure.
Waste wood heated Eco Hostel
What you need most of all when sleeping in a lighthouse keeper’s apartment on the east coast of the North Sea, is warmth and comfort. And that’s what we found at Rattray Head Eco-Hostel.
Fantastic opportunity – Live-in manager or management couple at Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater hostel, an Iconic Lake District independent hostel, is sadly having to bid farewell to their current manager due to retirement.
Youth hostel retro experience
Corris Hostel left the youth hostel association in 2004 even when it was a youth hostel it was something extra special. An independently owned youth hostel, artistic, quirky and caring.
