Snowdon Lodge, the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia, offers sole use for a get-together with friends & family this Autumn Half Term. An ideal self-catering group base in Snowdonia. Large Victorian property set in 4-acre grounds in a pretty village. Pet friendly. Well-equipped kitchen. Spacious dining room. Modern lounge. BBQ area. Private parking. Games room. Additional lecture/seminar/prayer room for hire. En-suite bedrooms including 1 ground floor accessible bedroom.
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Celebrate New Year in Snowdonia with up to 35 friends and family
Check out the amazing Snowdon Lodge for your New Year get together. Birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia, this large Victorian house has:- A well-equipped kitchen. Spacious dining room. Modern lounge. BBQ area. Private parking. Games room. Additional lecture/seminar room for hire. En suite bedrooms including 1 ground floor accessible bedroom.
Take your class to visit the beautiful town of Llangollen and its wonderful hostel!
Llangollen Hostel offers the perfect place to take your class on a residential in the beautiful welsh countryside. Placed right in the heart of outdoor activities there are hundreds of fantastic walking and cycling tracks and lots of opportunity for climbing and canoeing near by!
Cosy Winter breaks at Rookhow Bunkbarn, Lake District
Come and stay in our recently renovated energy efficient hostel with underfloor heating and a woodburner. 12 acres of oak woodland to enjoy to yourselves. The perfect place for an extended family get together or for a group of friends.
Kepplewray Outdoor Education Centre
Ideal for groups of 30 -70 students, this large outdoor ed centre in the unspoilt Duddon Valley provides a wide range of instructor-led outdoor activities. Canoeing, Climbing, Ghyll scrambling, abseiling, bushcraft, crate stacking, stand up paddle-boarding, archery and more. Holder of the Adventure Activities Licence, the centre provides risk assessments and support for teachers and group leaders.
Autumn is already outshining summer!
Its not the end of holiday time.
Cornwall does have sleepy corners. Boswinger Hostel is in one of the best!
Boswinger Hostel (formerly owned by the YHA and in independent hands since 2024) is tucked away in an idyllic rural location on the Cornish coast. Your perfect base for exploring the the hidden coves and the quiet leafy lanes. Just just off the South West Coastal Path and the Cornish Way cycle routes and with the Eden Project, Caerhays Castle & Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan close by, there is something for everyone. Be sure to put Boswinger Hostel on your ‘Must Visit’ list.
YHA Rowen is once again owned by the family who sold it 3 generations ago.
Having spent three generations as Rowen Youth Hostel, the old farmhouse at Rhiw Farm is once again owned by the local farm. Refurbished and restarting as Rowen Bunkhouse, it provides ideal accommodation for groups of up to 16 walkers, families holidaying together, and those who love the great outdoors of Eryri (Snowdonia).
This is why groups are booking their holidays at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Ed Centre…
The combination of location, accommodation, and activities makes the Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre an appealing choice for groups of up to 30 looking to explore the Welsh countryside. The centre provides a variety of activities including walking, climbing and mountain biking.
The Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Ed Centre is perfect to help children and young people connect with the outdoors
The outdoor education Centre, sleeps 44, and is passionate about spreading love of the outdoors and the planet to the next generation with a large selection of activities in a beautiful peaceful space there is guaranteed to be something that suits you and your group. They provide activities both on-site and throughout the stunning Peak District and work with an additional group of experienced freelance instructors to provide safe adventure opportunities for all ages and experience levels.
October Half Term at the Hostel in the Woods!
Autumn, what a glorious time to be in the woods! Come and spend your half term at Shining Cliff hostel, the off-road hostel in the woods.
Accommodating up to 20 people in 5 bedrooms, you can either hire the whole place to yourselves or book your own private room and shared communal facilities – it depends on who books this wonderful hostel in a magical setting first!
Spend your days exploring the woods, with hundreds of acres to discover and make magical memories.
Ackers Adventure Outdoor Ed Centre provides great outdoor activities
Ackers Adventure Outdoor Centre is just the ticket for groups and families to enjoy outdoor activities. Whether it be releasing your inner Robin Hood with some archery or getting back to nature with bushcraft. If those aren’t for you, other outdoor entertainments are available. There’s no reason not to dust off your adventuring hat and book yourself an outing. The residential centre (ARC) is purpose-built accommodation with 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with comfy seating. Set in 70 acres just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. It has 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with TV, DVD, games and comfy seating. Ackers Adventure provide instructor led outdoor activities on site which can be incorporated into your stay.
Planning a school trip in rural Suffolk?
The Old Brooder Bunkhouse is a great eco-farm-stay location for school residentials, DofE and other youth groups who want either accommodation only or would like some history, environment, art or culture-related activities too. The Old Brooder can accommodate up to 22 guests, plus 25 in our Tudor Barn, catered for or do your own. We’re in a good spot to use as a base from which to explore the local area. Close to London, within an hour of Harwich, the Suffolk Coast, Cambridge, Thetford Forest.
Accessible facilities at Shore Lodge on Brodick Castle Estate, Arran
Shore Lodge is all on one level and includes a dining area, kitchen, wet room, and level access into the building (with a slight ramp).
Accessible bathroom and bedroom.
Mar Lodge Bunkhouse, near Braemar in the Cairngorms National Park, offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 guests in four bedrooms. One bedroom at the bunkhouse is suitable for disabled visitors. One bedroom and bathroom at the bunkhouse is suitable for disabled visitors.
School and University Group’s Gateway to Outdoor Adventure and Research
Nestled in the heart of Ennerdale Valley, Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre offers a perfect escape for schools and university groups looking for an immersive experience in nature. Surrounded by the beauty of the Lake District National Park, the hostel provides a unique blend of adventure, outdoor education, and environmental research opportunities.
Availability at Christmas in Seathwaite for organised groups
Self catering dormitory accommodation available for up to 26 people in one of the best locations in the Lake District. High House is an ideal base for walking and enjoying peace and quiet. It is set in its own private grounds but just a 100 metres from the main track to Styhead, Scafell etc.
Kintail Bunkhouse Outdoor Centre is accessible for Wheelchair users
There is level access to all public areas and 2 of the shower rooms are accessible for wheelchair users.
2025 University Surf Trips
Our 2024 calendar is stacked. Next availability will be February for the university surf clubs.
Detailed Floor & Ground Plan of Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse
This fabulous floor and ground plan will help you plan your stay, allocate beds/rooms and make sure you make the very most of your days and nights in this fantastic bunkhouse.



















