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Mothers day
Treat a special Mum to a night away this Mothers day by checking our late availability to find some last minute accommodation.
Stag and Hen Weekends!
With plenty of beds, fantastic locations and often activities on site, hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns are fantastic places to hold stag and hen weekends and parties. Many of our hostels provide packages which include outdoor activities as part of your party/weekend. Whilst others provide the perfect accommodation for a self planned weekend.
Unique and Beautiful Wedding Venues
Something rustic and charming or an unforgettable location that celebrates everything you and your partner love. There are hostels and bunkhouses that provide alternative weddings in a woodland Tipi, rustic barns and in the grandeur of a stately home or haunted castle.
Cosy up next to a roaring fire
Stoves or fireplaces make every room more cosy! Who wouldn’t want to curl up with a good book and a warm drink after a day of exploring?
How to take content for social media.
Our guide to taking lovely content for social media that can be used in many different ways across all platforms.
A weekend of Celtic Connections and Glaswegian Gallivanting
From 19 January – 5 February 2023, Celtic connections will celebrate its 30th anniversary! Each year thousands of folk musicians from across the world descend on Glasgow for 18 days of celebration of genre-defining folk music.
Welcoming in the new year at Embassie Liverpool Backpackers
I’ll be honest, out of all the places I thought we’d end up celebrating the new year I didn’t think an embassy was a very likely option. But hey here we are!
48 hours in Tintagel – a two day itinerary
Tintagel is a small village located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. According to Arthurian legend, Tintagel Castle is believed to be the place where King Arthur was conceived. The ruins of Tintagel Castle, perched on a dramatic cliff overlooking the sea, add to the mystique.
Knocking around in Knoydart
Follow in the footsteps of explorer and travel blogger, Virginia as she leads you to the magical Knoydart peninsular. Read on to find tips on places to visit, where to eat and hostel accommodation to stay in. In fact, you have everything you need to plan your own trip to this very special part of Scotland.
Top 5 Hidden Gems in Snowdonia and Nearby Accommodation
From hidden pools to dramatic mountain summits, Snowdonia National park is a treasure trove of beautiful places. With this list of hidden gems, we barely scratch the surface of incredible places that are just waiting to be explored. And not far from each hidden gem is an equally amazing and affordable hostel.
Awesome Adventures on the Dorset Coast
Are you up for a fun filled adventure on the Dorset coast? Do you want to experience something a little different? Cumulus Outdoor Residential Centre will provide you with just what you’re looking for .. and more!
Highland Adventure Activities from Ballater Hostel
Want to get away but have no idea where to start? Need to know what there actually is to do? Ballater Hostel is located right in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. There are so many activities to suit all abilities right on its doorstep. With 7 private rooms available, all en suite, 5 with TVs and 3 with king beds why not put Ballater Hostel on your list of places to stay on your next holiday? Read on to find just what there is to do…
5 Ways To Stay Active This Winter
Getting outside and staying active does not have to be reduced to just the summer months. There are plenty of opportunities to get outside in the winter months too!
Glastonbury Carnival and the Somerset Levels
Such talent and effort goes into the running of the great Somerset Winter Carnival – and so few of us have ever even heard of it! Read on to hear about my fantastic weekend exploring rural Somerset, the Winter Carnival and the mysterious town of Glastonbury.
Adventures start at Heart of Glencoe Holidays.
Our intrepid travel writer Virginia Bird has been on another adventure. This time exploring the mountains around Heart of Glencoe Holidays in Scotland. Read about how she got below.
The Ultimate Guide to UK Christmas Markets 2022!
Christmas isn’t truly Christmas without a visit to a Christmas Market. Where else can you fill your belly on samples alone, get jolly on copious amounts of mulled wine AND buy that perfect gift for your notoriously fussy mother-in-law!? Read on to learn about the very best Christmas markets in the UK: what makes them special, when are they on, and where to stay in the local area.
Rookhow invites your mental health group for a subsidised retreat.
Calling mental health groups & practitioners in South Lakeland, Cumbria, Lancashire & the surrounding area. The 5th round of Rookhow’s Bunkbarn’s Retreat Away Fund is now open.
The 2024 Great Outdoors Awards are here!
We’re happy to see a few familiar names on the shortlists. It is always a joy to see people showing the benefits of getting outside in the fresh air, the awards have highlighted some of the people who’ve been doing just that.
Ashbourne Gateway – Hostel-style accommodation for all seasons
Whatever the time of year, there is plenty to do in the charming Georgian town of Ashbourne and the surrounding area. What’s more Ashbourne Gateway provides warm, comfortable and affordable self-catering accommodation for families, individuals, and groups. Read on for a whistle-stop journey through a year in the life of guests at Ashbourne Gateway
The Guardian and Ethical Consumer celebrate Independent Hostels’ eco ethos.
Independent Hostels was founded in 1993 by Sam Dalley who realised that independent hostels across the UK lacked a unified voice that larger, YHA hostels had. As many independent hostels are in isolated places, she wanted to create a platform where hostels could feel part of a wider community. Independent Hostels provide a space where holidaymakers, families, groups, schools, travellers, and outdoor enthusiasts can find affordable accommodation in incredible locations.
