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Kindrogan Field Centre closed in the early 2020s and, after a brief spell as a girls’ school, was bought by a group of friends who are breathing new life into this beautiful Scottish estate through community, hospitality, and heritage. These Scotland-based friends and entrepreneurs were brought together by a deep connection to this special place and the local community. They would also like to share it with YOU! So why not book a visit today?
Our spacious orchard campsite is for tents exclusively and is the best place to be in a heatwave, lots of trees and shaded areas. It’s kept car free for the peace, the dark skies, and the free reign of kids. We have a communal cookhouse, so collect firewood from the surrounding woods, cook up a meal and meet others. The showers, loos, family shower room and sinks are close by, in a warm and dry cedar lined shower shed. The campsite is open from May to September.
Bridges Hostel welcomes cyclists and e-bike riders. Situated at the foot of the Long Mynd in Shropshire, the hostel is an ideal base for exploring the area’s quiet lanes and scenic routes. Guests have access to an e-bike charging point located outside the hostel, along with a large, secure bike shed for storing bicycles. For fire safety reasons, e-bikes and batteries must not be charged inside the hostel or within the bike shed.
Kailzie Big Lodge set in the heart of the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders offers spacious, modern accommodation with a mix of single beds and bunks. Ideal for residential stays and with fantastic access to a range of outdoor activities.
We recently welcomed a group of adults and children to Ardentinny Outdoor Centre for a four-day activity week. With a packed programme of outdoor activities, plenty of time spent exploring the local area, and opportunities to relax and socialise together, the visit was a fantastic example of how groups of all ages can enjoy the outdoor experience at Ardentinny.
We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant
Elterwater Independent Hostel, Lake District
Immediate start | Seasonal role until the end of September (and potentially longer!)
Do you enjoy working with people, take pride in creating welcoming spaces, and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves? We’re looking for a friendly and flexible Hostel Assistant to join our team for the busy summer season. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll support across reception, housekeeping, and food & beverage, helping us deliver a warm welcome, high standards, and a memorable guest experience.
Book a private bedroom at The Star Bunkhouse for your team and enter the Bwlch With Altitude Challenge!
Adventure, campfires, water activities, and stunning west coast scenery, our Argyll outdoor centre still has limited summer availability for group stays and activity holidays.
Ellie played at Deepdale Festival 2022, and we are looking forward to her return to our Brick Barn stage, performing her folk songs that are rooted in folklore and ecology.
Ceredigion Heritage Coast. No passport required.
All Stretton Bunkhouse offers you cheap accommodation in the beautiful Batch Valley while 1.5 miles down the road (or a lovely walk over the hills) the 60th Church Stretton Art Festival will be taking place between July 25th and August 9th 2026. The Festival offers Music and Drama; Arts, Crafts and Photo Exhibition; Free Concerts and Organ Recitals and Workshops and Demonstrations
If your priority is nature + remote + solitude, we’re an ideal solo travel spot for you! The local vibe offers a quintessential rural Welsh village atmosphere and is highly popular among outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers exploring mid-Wales. Sitting in the beautiful Tanat Valley at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains you receive a warm welcome with stunning scenery, friendly faces, and relatively easy travel options by train and bus.
The Berwyn Mountains are a stunningly beautiful part of North Wales that are overshadowed by its big brother Snowdonia National Park, which sits to the west of the Berwyns.
Unlike Snowdonia, which often feels crowded and busy, the Berwyns get fewer visitors which means you often have paths & trails to yourself. If you’re looking for somewhere to go walking in North Wales, you’ve just stumbled upon one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
Power-up! ⚡Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse can now charge your electric bikes for the next days adventure! 🔋 A purpose built battery charger is ready to keep your wheels turning 🚴⚡
YHA Hawes End Bunkhouse is a traditional stone cottage on the western shores of Derwentwater, set within the grounds of the larger Hawse End Outdoor Centre. Operated by the YHA for many years, it was featured in the organisation’s 2005 Escape to the Country leaflet. In its final years as part of the YHA network, the bunkhouse was devoted exclusively to group hire. It is now run by Cumbria Outdoors and can be booked through the Independent Hostels website.
Kailzie Big Lodge offers a spacious, modern, and well-equipped base for outdoor learning and residential stays. Sleeping up to 27 across two floors with a mix of bunk and single beds and offered on an exclusive use basis, the lodge includes a large, fully equipped communal kitchen, two lounges and dining areas with internet-enabled TVs, free Wi Fi, and practical facilities such as a drying room, secure bike storage with CCTV, bike wash stations, and e bike charging.
30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge where they ask the nation to do one ‘wild’ thing a day every day throughout June.
Let us be your Bolt Hole Escape!
A bolt hole is a rejuvenating place that trades your daily routines for short term travel bliss; leaving your place of work to get to your moment and what you love doing most. It’s being you, just a softer agenda where you’re chasing satisfaction, not schedules.
It’s not just anywhere. It’s charm. It’s character. A place to “bolt” to for privacy, seclusion, or a quick break from routine. Somewhere of comfort, familiarity; somewhere you know that your transition to relax and recharge is swift & smooth.
Our beautiful and perfectly formed 32 bedroom hostel (sole use) has plenty of availability throughout July and August. It is a wonderful time of the year to explore the Saddleworth Moor and villages.
The whole family is welcome at our FREE event, 10am – 4pm. Learn more about their regenerative, nature friendly farming practices, food production and the wildlife that calls the farm home.
