To say there is more to Llandudno than meets the eye is an understatement. Yes its classic Victorian seafront is among the finest examples of period coastal architecture in the UK, and the pier offers a fun stroll out to sea, providing fabulous views of the town with the mountains dominating the horizon. But for history and nature lovers Llandudno offers a veritable gold, or should I say, Bronze Age copper mine.
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The South Downs way from Portsmouth
As the crow flies, it’s only 13 miles from Portsmouth to the South Downs way at Wetherdown Lodge, but I planned my route carefully, avoiding as much traffic and as many steep inclines as possible. This made my route just over 21 miles and as my journey began at sea level, completely avoiding hills was impossible.
Eco Hostels
Independent Hostels offers some great places to stay for the environmentally conscious traveller. In the Independent Hostel network there is a range of energy efficient Eco hostels to choose from across England, Scotland and Wales.
Mountain Bike Trails with Accommodation
Mountain Bikers seeking value accommodation near to exciting trails will find a great selection on offer from the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses, many of which have overnight bike storage.
Remote Holidays
Because of guests who enjoy remote holidays independent Hostels thrive in locations which would not be viable for holiday cottages or hotels. These remote hostels occupy historic buildings often with very few services, preserving shepherd’s cottages, lighthouses and farmsteads which would otherwise be left to decay.
Family Holidays at Independent Hostels
Family holidays using family rooms are available from the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottage and barns. In addition to the privacy of a multi bed room (sometimes with a double bed, often en-suite and ideal for any family size) they provide self-catering facilities, dining areas and other social areas where the kids are welcome to play.
Dumfries and Galloway
I would recommend spending a holiday in Dumfries, it has some stunning coastline and many hidden gems.
Sleeping in Unusual buildings
Several members of the 300-strong network of UK Independent Hostels occupy unusual buildings that used to be something else. These include lighthouse keepers’ cottages, railway carriages, schools, Methodist chapels and a courthouse. A large number have also been converted from old farm buildings and barns.
Cycle Touring
If you are planning cycle touring the UK you will find a great selection of value accommodation on offer from the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 hostels, camping barns and bunkhouses, many of which have overnight bike storage.
London Trip
Myself and a friend decided on a trip to London with 6 kids all over 11 and under 15. Train fares from Derbyshire were really pricey unless we went in the middle of the day. So we decided to plan our Read the full article…
Group Hostels
Groups seeking value accommodation will find a huge variety of places to stay with the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Walkers Accommodation
The Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland offer great value walkers’ accommodation. They provide self-catering, drying rooms and are generally set up with the outdoors enthusiast in mind. Suitable for singles, couples and groups seeking friendly, clean and inexpensive accommodation without membership requirements.
Astronomy in the Yorkshire Dales
I would recommend this trip to anyone. You see a delightful area of England, breathe real fresh air, hardly any road noise and, when the weather is kind.
Family Holidays
The hostels ideal for family holidays are ones with family rooms and large shared areas. A family room can have a combination of bunks and beds and sleep between 3 and 8 people. It provides a place of security at night-time and yet the kids have all the fun of shared gardens and playrooms in the day.
Isle of Purbeck Reunion of Old Friends
We started our walk, straight from the David Donaldson Field Studies Base out along the coast path of the Isle of Purbeck. As soon as we reached the sea at Deadmans Bay we got held up by the hundreds of fossils set in the mud stone. The weather was so hot that the children swam and everyone waded out into the water to see the fossils set in the seabed.
Lake District Camping Barns
The Lake District has been a popular holiday destination for over 100 years and as a National Park is protected from over-development. However you can still stay in some of the most isolate and protected locations by using the Lake District camping barns.
Fun in the Lincolnshire Wolds
There is a riding school on site and we arrange a horse ride through the local, very beautiful, countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds. We also spend a day on the beach which is just a 20 mins drive away.
Bird Watching breaks
Independent Hostels, Bunk Houses and Camping Barns are useful resources for bird watching breaks – not only do they offer great value, but are also in many of the quieter remote areas and they particularly welcome bird watchers.
