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Long summer evenings are some of the most magical moments. As the golden hour casts a warm glow across the landscape, it’s the perfect time to slow down and make the most of the outdoors. There is something very soft and peaceful about such an evening. I find it very calming. And it feels like a bonus in your day, a little ‘extra time’ that is not usually available.
There’s a hammock in the ground floor lounge at Ty Cwch, strung up next to the big sliding doors that open onto the valley. It’s one of the first things guests head for.
Get ready to disco on the beautiful and remote Isle of Coll!
Ty Cwch sits in Ceredigion, between two of Wales’ finest National Parks. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is an hour south. Snowdonia — Eryri — is an hour and a half north.
From Cwmtydu you can walk the Ceredigion Coast Path, surf at Llangrannog or Borth, kayak Cardigan Bay, or simply use Ty Cwch as a base for a week of day trips into the mountains and along the coast.
Our boathouse sleeps 12, is Green Tourism Gold accredited, and is on the Welsh Coast Path. Exclusive use available for groups.
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel awaits new and returning guests exploring this magnificent coastline. The lodge is situated halfway between Inverness and John o’ Groats making all the main attractions on the Far North of East Sutherland and Caithness within easy driving distance. The lodge offers family friendly accommodation and all rooms are ensuite. There is a self-catering kitchen along with a large dining and comfortable lounge area for guests to relax after a day’s adventure. The option to eat in or eat out is available as Helmsdale has a variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from, all within a few minutes walk – book direct on this site or call Marie 07971922356
The modern centre sleeps up to 142 guests in 33 flexible en suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to four-bed accommodation. Five rooms are fully accessible with specially designed facilities for wheelchair users.
The FSC Blencathra Centre, located 300m up the Lakeland fells, provides accessible accommodation. There is disabled access directly from the car park to the main house, which features two ground-floor bedrooms complete with en-suite wet rooms and accessible toilets.
At Skern, adventure is how learning comes to life. Through shared challenges and real experiences, children and young people build confidence, develop practical skills, and discover what they’re capable of. Living and learning together encourages teamwork, communication and problem solving in a way the classroom can’t replicate. It’s hands-on, fully present, and rooted in the outdoors where learning feels real and stays with them.
Waterslacks camping barn now offering one night stays during the summer holidays.
Ceredigion sits between the sea and the Cambrian Mountains — and from Ty Cwch you can have both in the same day.
Walk the cliff path south to Llangrannog in the morning. Drive east to the Cambrian Mountains in the afternoon. The Ceredigion cycle path runs inland through some of the quietest hill country in Wales.
Ty Cwch is our base on the coast — an architect-designed boathouse sleeping 12 at Cwmtydu, on the Welsh Coast Path. It’s a good place to plan from.
Planning a trip to one of the world’s largest Highland Gatherings? Stay at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre and enjoy comfortable, affordable accommodation just 20 minutes from Dunoon, giving you the perfect base for an unforgettable weekend at the Cowal Highland Gathering.
Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, a walking group or a pipe band, Ardentinny Outdoor Centre offers a range of accommodation to suit every type of visitor. Choose from private en-suite rooms, twin rooms and shared dormitories, with space for groups large and small.
Mount Cook Adventure Centre is turning 10! Join us for a free open day on Saturday 18th July, 10am-4pm. Try High Ropes, Zip Wire, Via Ferrata, Archery, Bushcraft and Low Ropes (3 activities for £15), plus free help-yourself activities, live music from a brass band, craft sessions, face painting and a guided trail run. This is an open day, no tickets required, just turn up and join in. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The Wales Coast Path runs 870 miles around the entire Welsh coastline. The Ceredigion section — between Cardigan and Aberystwyth — is one of its finest stretches: high cliff paths, hidden coves, abundant wildlife, and very few other people.
Ty Cwch sits right on the path at Cwmtydu, midway between Llangrannog and New Quay. It sleeps up to 12, so it works equally well for a solo night’s rest or a group gathering at the halfway point of a longer walk.
Hillside Farm provides comfortable self-catering bunkhouse accommodation for walkers on the England Coast Path as it follows the Solway Firth alongside the start of the Hadrian’s Wall Path. Located in the quiet village of Boustead Hill, midway between Bowness-on-Solway and Carlisle, the farm enjoys views across the Solway marshes to Scotland. The bunkhouse offers comfortable bunks with duvet hire, a kitchen, hot showers, drying facilities, and breakfast options, with evening meals available nearby. Hillside Farm is also an ideal place to start or finish the England Coast Path, as the English Coast join Scotland at the Solway Firth. The Stagecoach 93 bus between Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway stops at Boustead Hill (ask for this request stop) providing access for walkers.
Got days when it’s too hot to walk the hills, you can access some interesting history down the road from All Stretton Bunkhouse
Lots of people come to the wonderful Isle of Coll because it’s perfect for reading, wandering, beachcombing, and simply breathing.
Sarah returns to Deepdale after her fantastic set at Deepdale Festival in 2024. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic.
This spacious, purpose-built bunkhouse offers comfortable self-catering accommodation. After exploring the great outdoors, relax in the thoughtfully designed spaces or enjoy a peaceful evening in the garden, complete with outdoor seating and a cob oven. Ideal for groups of 4 to 21 people, it is off-grid and without phone signal – offering a true chance to escape the rat race, rest, unwind, and recharge.
Walk this glorious stage of the Offa’s Dyke Path along the long ridge of the Black Mountains without carrying a pack, by basing yourself for two nights at Dinas Castle Bunkhouse. The local taxi firm Hay Taxis specialises in walkers transport and will take advance bookings to drop you at Pandy, the start of the day’s walk, and collect you from Hay-on-Wye at the end of the day (07974 106656). The Dinas Castle Inn provides a warm welcome, home cooked meals meals, hot showers and a drying room with B&B, camping, glamping and bunkroom accommodation
Just two miles from Aysgarth Falls, this great-value bunkhouse gets even cheaper if you stay for three nights or more. There are four bunkrooms, a spacious living area, and a campsite around the corner if your groups decides to expand.
