Hostels in Devon : Independent Youth Hostel on the coast near Hartland

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Elmscott Hostel, Elmscott, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6ES

Elmscott, a former Victorian school, offers a next-to-nature retreat, surrounded by unspoilt coastline with sea views of Lundy Island. Great for walking, cycling, surfing and bird watching, there are amazing rock formations and quiet lanes to explore. The famous fishing village of Clovelly is a few miles away with its cobbled streets and pretty harbour. Elmscott is a few minutes’ walk from the South West Coast Path which passes spectacular coves and river mouths. The accommodation is in one unit of 20 beds and another of 12 with mixed dorms, single sex dorms and private rooms. Access is available from 5pm in the afternoon to 10am in the morning (unless by prior arrangement). In winter accommodation is only available for groups. There is a new spacious large kitchen and dining area which is a great addition to the school room and the original well equipped kitchen in the school house. Games room and shop.

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Elmscott Hostel | Hostels in Devon : Independent Youth Hostel on the coast near Hartland

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or call John, Thirza and Kate on
Hostel 01237 441367/ Owners 01237 441276/ Kate 01237 441637

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Rooms & Beds:

32 (35 in winter): 1 unit of 20: 2×6, 2×4; 1 unit of 12: 1×6, 1×4, 1×2. Extra 3 bed room for sole use in winter.

Open:

All year.

Price per night:

Adult £20-£22, under 16s £15.50-£17. Discounts for groups or longer stays.

Booking:

In summer book direct with the hostel by phone or email. In winter book via the YHA website or for last minute bookings call the owners.

Submaps:

SW Coast Path

Ask for:

John, Thirza and Kate

Directions:

The hostel is in the small hamlet of Elmscott 4 miles from the village of Hartland. Grid Ref 231 217.

Public Transport:

Nearest trains Barnstaple (25 miles). Buses from Barnstaple to Hartland (4 miles from hostel). Phone hostel for taxi service.

This accommodation is available to individuals, is affiliated with the YHA and is on the SW Coast Path.

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Elmscott Youth Hostel

Elmscott Youth Hostel

A three star hostel on the Hartland Heritage Coast.

Elmscott Youth Hostel was built in 1870 as a School Masters House and School Room. It was acquired by the YHA in 1946 and sold to the present owners as part of the YHA hostel sales. Since then Elmscott has been an independent hostel affiliated to the YHA. YHA Elmscott is on the Hartland Heritage Coast with views to Lundy Island, the surrounding area is superb for walking, with the coastal footpath just a few minutes away. Nearby are the famous Hartland Quay and the pretty village of Clovelly with its cobbled street reaching down to the sea.

Summer Holidays in North Devon

Summer Holidays in North Devon

Elmscott Hostel provides great value self catering holiday accommodation near Hartland Point.

Elmscott Hostel provides great value self catering holiday accommodation near Hartland Point, ideal for a summer holiday in North Devon.   The area around Bideford is ideal for walking and surfing with amazing rock formations on the beaches and quiet lanes to explore.  The famous fishing village of Clovelly with its cobbled streets and pretty harbour, is just a few miles away from the hostel.  To see more great value self catering accommodation in Devon and Cornwall have a look here.

Contact Elmscott Hostel:

Hostel 01237 441367/ Owners 01237 441276/ Kate 01237 441637MessageView website