Shining Cliff Hostel
Group accommodation with self catering in a peaceful, woodland setting in the Derbyshire Dales
Shining Cliff Hostel, Jackass Lane, Alderwasley, DE56 2RE
Call Kate Tuck on 07794 268059
Overview
With its own crags, streams, lakes and over 100-acres of mature woodland, the hidden Shining Cliff Hostel has nature on its doorstep. The hostel is ideal for groups wishing to enjoy time away in a peaceful woodland setting. The entrance porch, with space for hanging coats and boots, leads into the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The well equipped kitchen, has a 6 ring gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and water boiler. The dining area comfortably seats 20 people whilst the lounge provides seating and space to relax. 5 bedrooms sleep up to 20 people in bunk beds. Please bring your own sleeping bags. Three bathrooms each have a shower cubicle and composting toilet (similar to airline toilets not holes in the ground!). There are two fire pits available for use. There is a ten minute walk, down a rough track, from the nearest parking area. Paths lead through the woods to the A6 at Ambergate (20 mins' walk) which has a food shop, pubs, buses and trains to Derby. The hostel also has a separate Woodland Classroom, this and the hostel are both available for hire by the day, morning or afternoon, please see the website for more information. The hostel is available on a sole use basis at weekends. Weekdays it is open to individuals, couples or small groups.This accommodation is featured on our map of the Peak District and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
20: 1x4, 2x6, 2x2Open:
All year.Price per night:
£280 per night on Friday & Saturday nights with minimum 2 night stay. £200 per night Sunday to Thursday. Reduced to £175 per night if a group of less then 12 people is staying four nights Sunday-Thursday. £100 refundable bond.Booking:
Book online, by phone or email. Advance bookings only.Directions:
Directions are provided when you book. Sat Navs NOT recommended.Public Transport:
Ambergate rail station (1 mile). Transpeak bus on A6 (1 mile)Walks:
Long Distance Walks
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Latest Blog about Shining Cliff Hostel
A Weekend in the Woods at Shining Cliff Hostel
March 9th 2013
Rather unseasonable for this year the first Saturday in March was a glorious warm cloud free day. The ancient woodlands where we spent the weekend gloried in the signs of spring already showing a hint of the Bluebells that will cover the understory in six weeks or so.
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News & Offers from Shining Cliff Hostel
Autumn availability at the Hostel in the Woods
August 18th 2020
Shining Cliff Hostel, a unique, off-road hostel located in Shining Cliff woods, Derbyshire has availability from October. It is a great place to enjoy the autumnal season and get-away-from-it-all.
The hostel is fully booked until October but is taking bookings from October onwards from 2 family households or bubbles – please see the hostel website for available dates.

Availability at the Hostel in the Woods in August
July 13th 2020
Shining Cliff hostel and its Woodland Classroom has availability in August. A great place to spend with your family, in a unique get-away-from-it all, off-road woodland setting.
The Woodland Classroom has availability left in July- a great place to hire for the day and spend time with family around the fire pit in the woods. The hostel is fully booked in July but still has some dates available in August, see www.shiningcliffhostel.co.uk/booking-calendar-form/ for availability.

Shining Cliff hostel, the hostel in the Woods is ‘Good to Go’!
July 4th 2020
Shining Cliff hostel has acquired the Visit England Industry Standard mark.
The ‘Good to Go’ standard mark shows that Shining Cliff hostel has followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, has a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.


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