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Just a boat ride away…

…and lying off the coast of north Northumberland, the Farne Islands offer a truly fascinating experience. Not only the home to numbers of breeding seabirds, including puffins, but also the pupping grounds to second largest colony of grey seals in England. The islands are steeped in history too with stories of St. Cuthbert, who spent […]

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Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel IS NOW CLOSED. Stay in the aesthetic of the street on which the hostel sits is a row of pastel shaded Georgian terraces opposite the formal garden of Tullie House museum and art gallery.

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Carlisle City Hostel - self catered accommodation

Book direct at Birminghams most loved hostel.

Please help the little independent businesses in the IHUK network defeat the necessity for big greedy third-party booking sites, that take a 20% comission. It will aid us in providing even better value accommodation for you, by having the funding to do so. BOOK DIRECT- on our own individual websites.

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Hatters Hostel Birmginham - self catered - book direct

Brancaster Activity Centre

Our grade 2 listed National Trust cottage is decorated with cosy autumnal colours, and vibrant, friendly wall art, and is stunningly located within the harbor of Brancaster Staithe

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Explore your creative side!

Artists have gathered here for generations to experience the amazing light and atmosphere of the Northumberland coastline, castles and countryside. The stunning scenery is hugely inspiring for art lovers and provides a peaceful haven for those seeking to develop their painting skills.

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Widly known at Hartland and listed with the YHA as Elmscott Bunkhouse, this hostel was opened by the YHA in 1948

Converted from an isolated country school building, which the YHA bought from Devon Educational Authorities, Elmscot was run by the YHA for 59 years until 2007, when it was sold into private hands. Now run as an independent hostel affiliated to the YHA, iit is still part of the YHA network and joined the Independent Hostel network in 2009.

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