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Hello Summer in the Lake District

Easter’s over. Now is the time to book your summer escape to the Lakes. The Wild Wool Barn is the perfect location for exploring the Western Lake District Fells. The Wild Wool Barn is a unique single group hostel nestled in the remote Ennerdale valley. It has stunning views of Ennerdale Water. Direct access to the Western Fells from the door. Heating, luxury shower and bedding all included. Book now on 01946 861270 to ensure you have the Lake District to yourself this holiday.

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Accommodation in the Norfolk Coast AONB

Deepdale sits within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunningly beautiful area of the British coastline and part of the National Park family. When you cross the road from our rooms & campsite, and you are on the salt marshes of Brancaster Staithe harbour, and the Norfolk Coast Path stretches East and West throught this incredible landscape.

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Accessible Rooms & Camping on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast

Deepdale has lots of accessible accommodation options available. We have ground floor rooms which are easily accessible, some with wet rooms that are wheelchair accessible. And we have wheelchair accessible wet rooms on the campsite too. Our reception and visitor information centre is wheelchair accessible, likewise the supermarket, cafe and shops next door at Dalegate Market.

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Purpose built ground floor accessible bedroom at Snowdon Lodge

Snowdon Lodge, is a sole use group hostel for 20-35 people that has a large ground-floor accessible bedroom with a superb wet room. Access to the bedroom can be taken from the patio and car park, or direct into the main building. The bedroom is over 36m squared and has two double beds. The wet-room is large with 2 sinks and large shower area. This rooms enables anyone with accessible issues to stay with their family and friends on a group adventure.

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Rookhow Bunkbarn looks amazing!!

We are now open again- with a new kitchen, new toilets and showers, double glazed heritage windows, underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump and some new furniture and fittings. It’s still the same simple friendly vibe- just a bit smartened up, less damp and more sustainable. Space in the Summer hols.

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High Weald National Landscape

The character of the High Weald was established by the 14th century and traces of the medieval landscape can still be seen. The term ‘Weald’ is given to the area between the North and South Downs, a country of ridges and valleys covered by a patchwork of fields and woods. Originally a boarding school, Gaveston Hall is on the west border of the High Weald in rural west Sussex. Gaveston Hall provides great value hostel-style accommodation for groups of up to 100. Groups of all sizes including schools, universities and clubs are all welcome.

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football pitch at Gaveston Hall

East Devon National Landscape

With the dramatic cliffs of the World Heritage Jurassic coastline and attractive coastal villages that still retain their rural charm, the East Devon National Landscape is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. Good value access is provided to this landscape by the hostel-style accommodation at Monkton Wyld Court. This Victorian neo-Gothic mansion has easy access to the Jurassic Coast as well as the Wessex and Monarch’s Way long-distance footpaths. Guests can use the vegetarian self-catering kitchen to prepare their own meals or vegetarian meals can be pre-booked. Run by a charity that promotes sustainable living. Fruit and vegetables are grown in the organic garden and Jersey cows provide the dairy products.

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Coastal town just 20 minutes from Edinburgh

Visit Dunbar in 2024, a vibrant town on the east coast of Scotland, just 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh. Stay at the Dolphin Inn which is just 2 minutes from the rail station which is on the East Coast mainline. Buses also leave Dunbar regularly so you can explore all around East Lothian with its beautiful coastline, tourist attractions and water based adventure sports.

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Online Booking Now Available

Downham’s camping barn in the heart of the Trough of Bowland Area of National Beaty has an unrivaled view across to Pendle Hill. You can now book exclusive use of this barn, for groups of up to 12 people and bring along some tents for camping for a larger group. Ideal for away-from-it-all all simple events and celebrations, popular with walkers, cyclists and D of E groups. BOOK HERE .

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Downham Camping Barn ex YHA near Pendle Hill in the Trough of Bowland ANOB, Lancashire

Seahouses Hostel Welcomes Youth Groups!

Calling all youth groups; Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts… if you are looking for accommodation for your residential visit with oodles of space for activities and badge work, and lots to see and do on your doorstep then look no further! Seahouses Hostel is located in the pretty coastal village of Seahouses in beautiful, rural North Northumberland and is within walking distance to the beach, picturesque coastal walks and local amenities.

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Wye Valley National Landscape / Tirwedd Cenedlaethol Dyffryn Gwy

At the heart of the Wye Valley National Landscape flows the river Wye, which has created one of the finest lowland landscapes in Britain. In the north, the river flows through softly rolling countryside across the Hereford plain. Downstream from Ross-on-Wye the river races over rapids and through stunning gorges. The Wye marks the boundary between England and Wales, and the route of Offas ancient defenses can still be seen along the landscape. Offas Dyke long-distance park and the Wye Valley Walk provide great walking routes and a way to view the landscape. High above the Wye, just off Offa’s Dyke and close to St Briavels Castle, the quirky bunkhouse at Camp Hillcrest offers access to the national landscape by providing good value hostel-style accommodation. It can be booked by the bed, by the room or for sole use of the whole bunkhouse.

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canoeing on the river Wye