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Have a Great Value self catering Christmas in the heart of Cumbria

If you’re thinking of getting together with friends, family, or even a waking group then Kirkby Stephan Hostel is the perfect place to celebrate. We have a great space to relax, cook and make it your own. Its the perfect place for Christmas getaways or even New Year celebrations. This is a cosy self catering place for great value in the heart of Cumbria. Enquire now to secure your dates and contact us direct to make bookings for winter.

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Cosy Up this Autumn and Winter at Wills Bunk Barn

As the days get shorter and the air gets crisper, there is no better time to gather your favourite people for a seasonal escape. Wills Bunk Barn at Fenns Farm Accommodation in Butterton offers a cosy, heated glamping base that sleeps up to 6 guests, featuring individually crafted bunk beds and a day bed with an under-bed trundle. It is the perfect layout for walking groups, families, or close friends looking to swap muddy boots for the comfort of the barn.

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🎄 Celebrate Christmas like the BrontĂ«s – in your very own Victorian Gothic mansion in Haworth!

Hiring the entire mansion is surprisingly affordable. With beds for up to 80 people in 18 private rooms, group dining in sumptuous suroundings, sweeping staircases, and generous spaces adorned with ornate glass, carved oak, and decorative friezes, this Victorian Gothic mansion is bursting with character.

You can soak up the building’s opulent past while the turkey roasts in the large self-catering kitchen, and the kids play games in the cosy lounge.

📍 Set in the heart of Haworth, home of the BrontĂ« sisters, the mansion is just steps from the cobbled high street, independent shops, cafĂ©s, and literary landmarks. For your Boxing Day walk, head out onto the surrounding moors — the wild and beautiful landscapes that inspired Wuthering Heights.

🎁 Book the entire building for just £1500 per night, and a minium stay of just 2 nights.

📞 Contact 07904 058547 quoting “Independent Hostels” to find out more.

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Christmas at Haworth Gothic Mansion Youth Hostel

Available for Half Term

Situated in the peaceful village of Rookhope, in the heart of Weardale, Barrington Bunkhouse sleeps up to 13 people, while remaining an affordable option for smaller groups and families. The kitchen has a toaster, a kettle, microwave, electric hob and fridge. Ideally located for walkers, cyclists and family getaways, the bunkhouse offers a welcoming base for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, and a warm welcome awaits all guests.

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Exmoor Bunkbarn has an Rolec EV charger

This eco-friendly bunkbarn, close to the open moorland of Winsford Hill, is the perfect base for exploring Exmoor on foot, by bike or by canoe. Facilities include a well-equipped, open-plan kitchen and dining area, a large drying room, a BBQ and a campfire area. A Rolec EV charging point is available on-site, allowing guests to conveniently charge their electric vehicles during their stay. The Type 2 connector is compatible with most electric cars.

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Wild Swims

The pool at Cwmtydu, where the river runs into the sea, is sheltered enough to swim most days of the year — bring a wetsuit outside summer.

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Coll and the Cosmos

Coll & The Cosmos is a stargazing break on the Isle of Coll which makes the most of the island’s incredible dark sky.

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Five bedroom and very family friendly in the heart of the Tweed Valley at Innerleithen (south of Edinburgh) and ideal for Christmas 👍 (sleeps 10)

Nestled in the heart of the scenic Tweed Valley, Cleikum Mill Lodge offers a very spacious self-catering retreat for families, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts. This spacious modernised, historic former wool mill provides versatile accommodation for 10 guests in 5 bedrooms , featuring multiple lounges, well-equipped kitchens, and a choice of dining areas including a 10-seater dining table perfect for unwinding together.
A top-tier base for mountain biking—complete with a secure, alarmed indoor bike store, bike wash, and high-capacity drying room—the lodge is also a paradise for walkers, with countless scenic hiking trails right on your doorstep.
Best of all, you can easily pair your relaxing country escape with a city excursion, as the vibrant, historic capital of Edinburgh is just an hour away for the perfect day trip.
Perfectly situated on Innerleithen High Street, the lodge seamlessly blends unbeatable access to nature with local independent shops, tap room ,cozy cafes, and pubs just a brief stroll away.
A place to visit all year round.
Christmas is coming as well , this is a great place for the family to relax.
You can book your stay directly on the Official Cleikum Mill Lodge Website.

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WW2, Tudor & Environmental school farm stay residentials in Suffolk

Our magnificent 16th century barn offers a ‘somewhere different’ accommodation base for new learning experiences and an outdoor classroom. Bring your Tudor school trip to our Tudor Barn with its ancient stories to tell – wassail in the orchard, meet the hogs, collect coppiced firewood. Or come as WW2 evacuees to re-enact parts of life on a farm in the war (the farm had Italian PoWs, plane crashes and anti-aircraft unit billeted here) – feed the chickens, rat-catch, Dig for Victory! Or come and enjoy science-related activities outside on our environmentally-friendly farm – insects in ancient meadows, investigate trees in the woodland and pond dip in one of our 10 ponds.

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Looking for a Scout Adventure?

Shining Cliff Hostel, in the heart of an ancient woodland in Derbyshire, is a fabulous base for walking, woodland adventures and exploring the Peak District.
Many of our regular Scout groups arrive by train at Ambergate and then walk up through the woods to the hostel as a great way to start their adventure.
There are many great options for activities, from helping out with woodland conservation, practicing campfire skills in our stunning fire pit surrounded by the Shining Cliff crags and woodland, a huge range of walking options from the doorstep, or exploring further afield with the High Peak trail, Carsington Water, the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and Matlock Bath in easy reach.

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Extended family Christmas celebrations at Ardentinny

Looking for the perfect spot for an unforgettable family Christmas getaway? 🎄✹
The Ardentinny Centre on Scotland’s stunning west coast offers self-catering stays for groups of 20+, with huge communal spaces, breathtaking scenery, and endless walks right from the door.
🎁 Christmas availability: 24–26 Dec (2 nights, 3 days) from just £2,700
Other festive dates also available.
👉 Gather the family, soak up the views, and make this Christmas one to remember.

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