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Escape to a family friendly Hebridean Island

This easily reached island with a rich Gaelic tradition is only a short ferry hop from Oban. The hostel has a welcoming vibe surrounded by tranquil space. An escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Space for the children to explore with stunning views of the surrounding islands and mainland to take your breath away. Lismore Bunkhouse has a mix of family rooms and a warm welcoming atmosphere with warm floors and flooded with island light.

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Quirky, Rural, Glamping Wagons in the Eden Valley, Cumbria

Looking for something different? A few days away that you’ll never forget? An adventure? A unique experience? A quirky romantic escape? All at a realistic price? Look no further than Renisons Farm Glamping Wagons. 3 super large, super sturdy Czech railway wagons have been converted into very comfortable glamping pods, with king sized beds & lovely thick duvets & blankets. In addition there are 3 ‘service’ wagons; 1 x fully equipped kitchen, 1 x shower/WC, 1 x kitchenette/shower/loo combo.

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2x glamping units with table and chiars

Campers Welcome in the Lake District

The Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale sleeps 8 but did you know you can double your group size by bringing tents and having the whole site to yourselves. Perfect for group bookings, children’s first adventures camping, family celebrations, mountaineering meets.

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Staycation Barn in the lake district

Treat your family to a Welsh adventure!

If you need a base for a few days, or a stop-over on a road trip, we offer 1 night stays… or stay as long as you can to explore the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The Star Bunkhouse is comfy and cosy, and is popular with outdoors enthusiasts of all ages! We have private bedrooms suitable for families and small groups, and there are rooms for couples and individuals. We also offer exclusive hire for larger groups of friends & families. Cheaper to stay mid-week.

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Shining Cliff Hostel is now a ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ accredited provider!

Our Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) provider award demonstrates that we have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and that we provide quality educational provision with our woodland sessions for children. The award is recognised by the Department for Education and for many teachers, the paperwork in planning a residential is reduced by the hostel having the LOtC quality badge.

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A great place to meet and be met

One of the most welcoming hostels, this Independent Hostel was once YHA Kirkby Stephen and before that a Methodist Church. It provides a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups with authentic stained glass, arches and panels. There’s a large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery.

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Calling All Road Cyclists! Take on the Moffat Triskelion: 2 days / 250km

Moffat Independent Hostel (Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland) is delighted to be running its first ever guided ride of the Moffat Triskelion from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. The Triskelion is a series of three circular road cycling routes totalling 250km which showcases some of the best scenery and quiet open roads that Scotland has to offer! Sign up now for a three-night, 2-day guided road cycling adventure for just £200 per person.

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Good Pub Food near Wild Valley Bunkhouse

Our location is not just great because of the scenery and nature, it’s great because of the local pubs. Where is the best place for good pub food? Here are our Top 3 recommendations! They are all dog friendly and ideal for food & drink in the sun.

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The Weather Is Turning!

We’re excitedly looking at the weather reports and it seems like we’re due a spell of warm weather is coming! We have availability this week in our climbers hostel in Broadford. Check out our website www.skyebasecamp.co.uk to book your bed!

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Summer Adventures at Shining Cliff!

Join us at Shining Cliff hostel, a unique off-road hostel in the heart of an ancient Derbyshire woodland, for summer holiday adventures with family and friends. You can hire the entire hostel or book your own individual room with shared facilities from Sunday- Thursday in the August holidays (or any time of year!)

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Your chance to stay on an accessible hardly populated Scottish island.

The island of Ulva has a tiny population, plenty of space and stunning sea views. It lies just off the west coast of Mull, reached by foot passenger ferry, so is really easy to reach. Ulva Hostel, originally a shooting lodge, has private rooms, or you can book a bed in a shared room. There are also 2 family sized yurts and a camping area in the grounds.

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A view of the ferry crossing from Mull to Ulva, with a sign for Ulva hostel

Seahouses Hostel welcomes cyclists!

Imagine…
Cycling on a beautiful sunny day along quiet country lanes with the prettiest countryside and scenic coastal routes in stunning Northumberland – and sharing all this with family, friends or cycling club. Doesn’t it sound perfect?

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August Bank Holidays availability at Mount Cook Adventure Centre

There’s still time to book Mount Cook Adventure Centre for your large group this August Bank Holiday. With accommodation for up to 180 people, Mount Cook is perfect for large family groups, stag and hen parties, faith groups, sports clubs, charities, or corporate retreats. Everything you need can be found onsite at Mount Cook, including nutritious and hearty full-board catering, and outdoor activities. However, if you want to venture into Derbyshire, there’s so much to do right on our doorstep!

Want to book an event you’ll never forget? You can book exciting activities like rock climbing, abseiling, archery and zip wire to go alongside your stay!

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Your sixth night stop-over on the Beacons Way

Formerly YHA Llanddeusant, Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons is right on the Beacons Way. It has the perfect location for weary walkers on night 6 when walking from East to West. While the main body of the hostel is for groups only, an annex which will offer double or twin accommodation for individuals or duos, is planned for 2025.

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Superb accommodation & camping on the Norfolk Coast

Stay for a few nights at Deepdale Rooms and Camping and discover your passion for nature in the beautiful coastal village of Burnham Deepdale. Whether it be the wonderful walking opportunities in the surrounding area, the flat country lanes for cycling or the wild beauty of the salt marshes, you will certainly find something to delight you here.

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Independent Hostel sign for Deepdale Rooms adn Camping outside the flint hostel building