Whatever your interest, Five Sunnyside in Bideford provides the perfect base to enjoy an activity filled holiday within the stunning North Devon UNESCO Biosphere!
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Bluebell farm and Bunkhouse stays closed.
We will not be re-opening until there is further relaxation of rules relating to shared facilities, particularly shower/toilet blocks as we do not currently have enough staff to undertake cleaning at more frequent intervals.
August Bank Holiday availability at friendly family run hostel in Ilfracombe
If you fancy walking part of the South West Coastal Path, cycling Coast to Coast, surfing at some of the UK best surfing beaches or simply relaxing in the picturesque harbour, Ilfracombe, situated in an AONB, is the ideal spot to base yourself. What’s more Ocean Backpackers is an independent hostel offering quality, comfortable, budget accommodation, with a mixture of dorm rooms and private rooms with en suite facilities. Suitable suitable for solo travellers, families or groups. Don’t miss out on August Bank Holiday fun, come to Ocean Backpackers and finish your summer off on a high.
Discover miles of stunning countryside steeped in natural beauty.
Hafren Forest Bunkhouse has taken steps to keep you safe, and will continue to great you with a warm welcome, from a safe social distance of course.
Callander Hostel is taking bookings now
Five private en-suite rooms are now available for booking in the bustling town of Callander close to the Trossachs National Park
Swanage Auberge is perfect for Winter Staycations
Swanage Auberge is at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, in the centre of Swanage a stone’s throw from the South West Coast Path
Gibbs Hill Farm Hostel is temporarily closed in Winter 2020 due to local restrictions.
Once we are able to open again bookings will be welcome from groups of up to six people or a single household/bubble, as advised by the government. 4 day bookings are the shortest stays available due to strict cleaning regime which will be applied between groups.
Carrshield Camping Barn is open with cleaning a Covid-aware cleaning programme in place
Surrounded by the fells & valleys of the North Pennines, Carrshield Camping Barn offers basic accommodation for 18 across 3 rooms, each with a wood-burner and a wooden sleeping platform. Located it’s on the Isaac’s Tea Trail, C2C cycle route and close to a number of mountain bike routes.
Make Hebden Bridge Hostel your staycation this Winter
We’re open all winter with covid-secure measures to keep us all safe…
The Barn at Slack House Farm is remaining closed this summer.
Find accommodation re-opening here.
Autumn Break on the Island of Mull ☀⛱ at Craignure Bunkhouse
We are Good to Go and welcoming guests for safe and refreshing holiday to the beautiful Island of Mull
Come “Forest Bathing” in the Tweed Valley Forest Park.
Cliekum Mill Lodge is poised to take single family groups from 3rd July 2020 and two family groups from 15th July 2020.
We are not too far away Edinburgh ( 1 hour) London ( 5 hours) by car .
Gumber stays closed this year.
This will be sad news for many, but due to the small nature of Gumber Campsite and Camping Barn (formally Gumber Bothy) we have taken the decision not to open this year due to the Corona virus crisis.
Demesne Farm bunkhouse is ideal for Staycations in 2020
On a working hill farm in Bellingham near the Northumberland National Park. Situated on the Pennine Way, Route 68 and the Reivers & Sandstone Way cycle routes, it is an ideal base for exploring Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder Water and many climbing crags. The bunkhouse is very well appointed with quality bunks, a well equipped kitchen and large farmhouse table.
Harford Bunkhouse and Camping is open for Winter Breaks
Comfortable budget accommodation on the edge of stunning South Dartmoor. An ideal choice if you are planning to start the Two Moors Way walk from south to north. Run alongside a working farm, there is a bunkhouse, a campsite is on two of the farm’s meadows, two camping pods and a cabin which sleep up to 6 people each.
Bank Street Lodge in Fort William is open for Autumn 2020 Breaks and Staycations
We are providing private ensuite rooms and family/household group rooms only. We will have extra cleaning processes in place and will be asking guests to vacate rooms and the hostel completely for a 2 hour spell during the morning to allow cleaners to work safely and efficiently. There will also be restrictions placed on times that the dining area and kitchen are available for use and spacing of tables etc to allow for distancing in the communal areas. We look forward to welcoming guests old and new
Lake District isolated sole use bunkbarn open from 4th July for weekend bookings
Rookhow bunkbarn is re-opening on 4th July for weekend bookings for groups of people from 2 households. Total cost: £600 (Fri-Sun) or £750 for a long weekend (Fri-Mon). Includes 12 acres of woodland!
Canoeing on the River Wye
Glasbury-on-Wye, home of Woodlands Bunkhouse, is the highest canoe hire point on the River Wye
Covid-19 – July Bookings Update
The Campsite will re-open from Saturday 4th July, but only for pre-booked Motorhomes with their own toilet and washing facilities onboard. The Groups Hostel will remain closed.
Covid-19 – July Bookings Update
The Campsite will re-open from Saturday 4th July, but only for pre-booked Motorhomes with their own toilet and washing facilities onboard. The Backpackers Hostel will remain closed.