Since March, when Covid-19 brought the country to a virtual standstill, there have been so many instances of independent hostels doing their bit to help others. Examples of housing the homeless, making scrubs, delivering shopping, returning to nursing and supplying free lunches to kids in half term should make us all proud to be part of the independent hostel network.
Helping others during the Corona Virus pandemic
The White Ferry House is a stunning Victorian flat-iron building steeped in history. It provides accommodation in central London, close to Victoria, The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. In the traditional pub atmosphere you can enjoy chilling out and playing board games, locally sourced drinks and award-winning burgers. There's a 24 hour reception, free WiFi, individual power sockets and guest food & drink discounts. Publove@The White Ferry offers a classic night out and a great location for exploring London by day.
Shining Cliff hostel is surviving the lockdown in several ways, including Kate working as a nurse at her local hospital, so the NHS has helped Shining Cliff hostel keep going!
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Furloughed staff at the head office of the Independent Hostel network, have been working with volunteers in their village to produce scrubs for local care homes and hospices
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This iconic police headquarters, recently transformed into a chic accommodation for city breaks is now providing accommodation and counselling for people at risk during the Corona virus. The Bristol Wing will be closed to independent travelers and tourists until March 2022
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Yet another example of the kindness of the British people has been witnessed this October half term. Across the country cafes, pubs, restaurants etc are giving free meals to children. In the heart of Waterloo in central London, The White Ferry, one of the Publove chain is serving free school lunches from its craft burger kitchen.
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A hip hangout for locals and travellers, The Crown at Battersea has easy-going vibes. Check in and find your bed, then lounge on the cosy sofas with a tipple or get involved with some board games. Newly refurbished in 2018 The Crown is in south-west London on the lively Lavender Street. Hostel beds are in mixed dormitories, with WiFi, fresh linen, duvet and pillow, 24hr bar, reception and security all included. With food and drink discounts for hostel guests, experience the fun and lively atmosphere of PubLove culture in London.
As well as volunteering as a First Responder, Meinir from Sgubor Unnos Bunkhouse on Tanrallt Farm has been masterminding a community effort to knit caps for key workers.
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A keyworker in Llandudno who was required to isolate from vulnerable family members is offered respite accommodation by Llandudno Hostel
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Five minutes’ stroll from Euston Station and just 15 minutes’ walk from the Eurostar at St Pancras, with The British Museum, Madame Tussauds, Regents Park and many of London’s attractions an easy stroll away. PubLove@The Exmouth Arms not only gives you a bed for the night, but also the great atmosphere of a British pub. Complete with pub quizzes every Tuesday, hand crafted burgers and a wide range of drinks including local gins and ales. Explore London by foot in the day with a night of cracking PubLove ahead.
The Rose and Crown, close to London Bridge in central London provides everything you need for your adventures in the capital. There is one double rooms and a choice of well designed bunkrooms.
After a day spent sight-seeing, shopping or meeting friends you can return to the friendly atmosphere and history of this traditional British pub. Try out some of the wide selection of ales and spirits on offer behind the bar. And tuck into a full English/Irish breakfast available in the morning.
Situated in the town of Callander at the start of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, CYP Holidays is a great location for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With outstanding views over Ben Ledi this accommodation has comfortable beds, en suite rooms and a fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Everything you need for the perfect retreat. On the Rob Roy Way, Heart200 and NCR 7
With our hostel closed we've volunteered to be drivers for the Alston Essentials delivery service getting vital supplies out to those self isolating or in very rural places on Alston Moor.
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Close to the picturesque Ilfracombe Harbour, this clean and friendly hostel offers fantastic facilities for walkers, cyclists, surfers, families, schools and activity groups. Providing self-catering accommodation with great facilities including, communal lounge (free WiFi), bike/surfboard storage and drying area. Ilfracombe is full of cafés, galleries, shops and restaurants and is home to Damien Hirst’s statue, Verity.
Rookhow Bunkbarn have helping reduce social isolation in their local community with Zoom coffee afternoons and meditation sessions.
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Since March, when Covid-19 brought the country to a virtual standstill, there have so many instances of independent hostels doing their bit to help others. Examples of housing the homeless, making scrubs, delivering shopping, returning to nursing and supplying free lunches to kids in half term should make us all proud to be part of the independent hostel network.
Furloughed staff at the head office of the Independent Hostel network, have been working with volunteers in their village to produce scrubs for local care homes and hospices
Bed linen donated by the people of Matock Bath has been repurposed as cheery scrub tops and scrub bags for local care workers. Organised by the head office of the Independent Hostels network from designs adapted by talented neighbour. These stylish scrub tops are sewn by volunteers in the village including staff on furlough from Independent Hostels UK. The scrub tops and scrub bags are now in use at a local hospice and care home.
