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.
Family rooms from just £30 per night are on offer by the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK) of over 300 houses, cottage and barns across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 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. Independent Hostels are ideal for family holidays for those seeking friendly, clean and value places to stay without membership requirements.
Gumber Bothy in the South Downs is a converted traditional Sussex barn on a National Trust Estate just off the South Downs Way provides simple accommodation with family rooms for £30 (sleeping 4) and £35 (sleeping 5). Friends of Nature, one of Europe’s oldest environmental groups, offer family accommodation in a picturesque Victorian cottage in the peaceful village of Kirk Yetholm, Roxburghshire for £56.
Palace Farm Hostel at Doddington in the North Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers family rooms in converted farm buildings from £64 for a family of four including continental breakfast. The rooms surround an attractive courtyard garden with lawns, patio and barbecue area; bikes are available to hire at £5 per day to explore the local area, which is great for wildlife spotting.
There’s also a good choice of family friendly hostels throughout Wales including the charming Llandudno 4 star hostel in the heart of the Victorian seaside resort.
To help families choose the hostel that’s right for them, this website allows you to filter for accommodation with family rooms. You can do this using the “Family Rooms” tick box on the Facilities filter on the top menu bar at the top of this website.
