Ocean Backpackers remains one of the few “true” backpacker hostels left. Maintaining the idea that independent travel should be about meeting new people, sharing stories and having a good time. Plus what better place to spend the Easter holiday than the sunny beaches of Devon

After a long winter it can often feel like you’d be lucky to see the sun again. But fortunately spring is just right around the corner. Ocean Backpackers provide an authentic hostel experience right in the center of Ilfracombe. Dorms and private rooms are available for any type of traveler, whether you’re backpacking or just off for a weekend away. There’s plenty to see in Ilfracombe, the main centerpiece of the town being a large statue built by artist Damian Hirst. In the same vein the town hosts 8 art galleries, so for something a bit different this Easter Ocean Backpackers is happy to have you.

Ilfracombe is the ideal location for a school residential. Sleeping up to 47 in dorms/private rooms, Ocean Backpackers -close to Ilfracombe Harbour can be booked for exclusive use any time of year!

The Independent Youth Hostel is the perfect base for a geography field trip with the Braunton Burrows Unesco Biosphere site just a short drive away. For wildlife studies, take a boat trip to Lundy Island , a marine conservation zone and for rocky shores visit Lee Bay-ideal for rock pool exploration. If it’s end of term Outdoor Adventure you are after then Ilfracombe has fantastic qualified instructors in the local area that can arrange activities such as kayaking and coasteering. Alternatively, visit Woolacombe or Croyde beach for some surf lessons with a local surf school. How better to award students for all their hard work than a few days at the beach?
School groups, universities and colleges reguarly base their school trips to North Devon at Ocean Backpackers, returning year after year for some fun filled adventures! Please see our website for more details of prices and the facilities we offer!

Ocean Backpackers has some great advice for guests!

By booking directly, 100% of your money goes towards your service, hosts, and rooms during your stay, while external booking sites can take up to 20% in commission, growing their monopolies at the expense of small independent businesses.

Ocean Backpackers explain why it is always best to book direct in their most recent blog. The blog is a great read and explains all the reasons why you should avoid booking.com, hostelworld and the other large booking sites, when arranging your accommodation. Furthermore it enlightens you of the privileges you can expect when booking direct!

This fantastic seaside town hostel is easy to spot in it’s Independent Hostel signage. On the blog Ocean Backpackers makes the very useful point that if you need to compare accommodation and still want to book direct you can do this on the Independent Hostels website where “booking buttons link direct to the hostels’ own booking systems”

Ilfracombe is famous for its pretty harbour, great surf beaches and Damien Hirst’s Verity statue. A must visit on any tour of the UK! Book a stay at Ocean Backpackers now and take time to explore the excellent surf beaches, the famous South West Coast Path and Exmoor National park.