Amelia Trust Bunkhouse
Amelia Trust Bunkhouse, Five Mile Lane, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3AS
Call Vicki McCoan or Victoria Easton on 01446 782030
Perfect for groups with free access to the care farm
Sleeping groups of 4 - 30, it is ideally suited to scouts, guides and other uniformed groups, schools, clubs, youth and faith groups as well as groups of families. It offers wallet-friendly accommodation in a stimulating and educational environment.
The bunkhouse is part of the Amelia Trust Farm and guests have free access to the extensive care farm. There are many acres of semi-ancient woodland to explore, trails to follow, 20 different species of animals to meet, and an adventure park to play in.
Proceeds from the bunkhouse help fund the Trust's charitable work providing therapeutic support to children who struggle in mainstream education.
Facilities in the bunkhouse include a well equipped commercial kitchen, spacious lounge/diner, large porch/boot room. There's an en suite leaders' room plus 5 dorms of various sizes. Outside you'll find ample parking for minibuses, an on-site cafe, a BBQ and cob oven and picnic tables dotted around the woodland.
A separate field study centre, perfect for additional dining or classroom space, and a sports hall can also be hired if required.
BYO sleeping bag.
Sleeping groups of 4 - 30, it is ideally suited to scouts, guides and other uniformed groups, schools, clubs, youth and faith groups as well as groups of families. It offers wallet-friendly accommodation in a stimulating and educational environment.
The bunkhouse is part of the Amelia Trust Farm and guests have free access to the extensive care farm. There are many acres of semi-ancient woodland to explore, trails to follow, 20 different species of animals to meet, and an adventure park to play in.
Proceeds from the bunkhouse help fund the Trust's charitable work providing therapeutic support to children who struggle in mainstream education.
Facilities in the bunkhouse include a well equipped commercial kitchen, spacious lounge/diner, large porch/boot room. There's an en suite leaders' room plus 5 dorms of various sizes. Outside you'll find ample parking for minibuses, an on-site cafe, a BBQ and cob oven and picnic tables dotted around the woodland.
A separate field study centre, perfect for additional dining or classroom space, and a sports hall can also be hired if required.
BYO sleeping bag.
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Beds & Rooms:
30: 1x3, 1x3 en suite, 1x4, 1x5, 1x7, 1x8.Open:
All yearPrice per night:
£348 for exclusive hire. Discounts negotiable for stays of more than 5 nights.Public Transport :
There is a bus route about one mile from the hostel on the A48.Walks :
Wales Coast Path
By the Sea Bunkhouses Charitable Hostels with firepits and campfires School Groups Accessible to disabled people En suite rooms Evening Meals New to the Independent Hostels Network
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026Facilities
r Accessibility Info
People with mobility issues are allowed to bring vehicles onto the redbrick area around the bunkhouse. Access to the bunkhouse from here is down a sloping, wide, hard-surface path. There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor and close to this (also on the ground floor) is the Badger bedroom, which has a single bed and two sets of bunks. Kitchen and Lounge are also on the ground floor. ..Click for photos and more
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Youth & Faith groups love Amelia Trust Bunkhouse
April 16th 2025
This charity run bunkhouse, a short drive from the South Wales coast, is perfect for youth & faith groups of up to 30. Situated on a extensive care farm, your group will have free access to all the facilities. There are 20 different species of animals to meet and woodland to explore.
This therapeutic setting has plenty of spaces to reflect and be close to nature, a fact much appreciated by the many faith groups who return year after year. And finally for all Gavin & Stacey fans out there, the seaside resort of Barry is just a 10 min drive away. With small dorms and private leaders’ rooms and great value prices, be sure to check out Amelia Trust Bunkhouse before you book elsewhere.
Bunkhouse Accessibility Statement
March 27th 2025
People with mobility issues are allowed to bring vehicles onto the redbrick area around the bunkhouse. Access to the bunkhouse from here is down a sloping, wide, hard-surface path. There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor and close to this (also on the ground floor) is the Badger bedroom, which has a single bed and two sets of bunks. Kitchen and Lounge are also on the ground floor.
Read our full Accessibility Statement HERE.
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