The Red Deer Stags are roaring and the weather is great for Autumn walks and bike rides. It’s rutting time here on Exmoor and two stags in the valley opposite Blindwell Bunkhouse are looking after their ladies. Weather is turning cooler but nice and dry perfect for rambling around Exmoor and visiting the local pubs with their log fires.
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Dog friendly bunkhouses in Herefordshire
Dog Friendly Bunkhouses sleeping 4 set in a serene wildlife setting.
Brown's Hostel
Right in the heart of this harbour town you’ll have chance to sample Orkney life.
Helmsdale Hostel will reopen in June 2018
Helmsdale Hostel, famous as the last nights on Lejog, Lands End to John O’Groats cycle ride.
Earby Hostel on the Pennine Way
…charming terraced cottage…
Adventures in the heart of Birmingham
…an urban oasis…
Take your family into the wilderness this October half term.
Tyn Cornel Hostel is isolated away from traffic and the modern world. Ideal for allowing children to let off steam and enjoy the wildlife. The hostel is located on old drovers road (now grassy track) at the head of the beautiful Doethie Valley. This old farmhouse has a kitchen, a cosy sitting-dining room with a log burner, and two bedrooms with bunkbeds and duvets.
Kirkby Stephen welcomes all sorts of school groups
All sorts of school groups find a great welcome at Kirkby Stephen Hostel. One school books the hostel every year for their geography field trip. While a small group of French students explored Yorkshire and used Kirby Stephen Hostel as their base. Quirky Kirby Stephen Hostel, in a grand old chapel with pews, makes everyone welcome. There are bunks for 38 in small dorms and private rooms, self catering facilities and plenty of tables and benches.
Hostel style accommodation at Borrowdale in the Lake District National Park
High House has a large open common room, great for relaxing in front of the nice warm stove. The House is a converted 16/17 century farmhouse providing bunkhouse accommodation for groups at the head of Borrowdale in the Lake District. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, it is the perfect getaway destination. The Lake District is England’s largest National Park; home to Scafell Pike – its highest mountain, Wastwater – its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere. You can walk, cycle and splash about here as much as you would like. With 12 of the largest lakes in England and 3,105 kilometres of rights of way, the Lakes is the perfect place to let all your worries disappear.
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory
What a treat for anyone into wildlife!
Great base for your Snowdonia Adventure
The Vagabond Bunkhouse in Betws-y-Coed is the perfect base for an adventure holiday in Snowdonia
Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre in Snowdonia National Park
This centre & bunkhouse provides group accommodation and outdoor activities at the foot of Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park It is run by Antur Nantlle, a social enterprise company staffed by local volunteers, to ensure economic, environmental and social development in the Nantlle Valley.
Win Tickets & Camping for Deepdale Festival
Just a few hours left to enter for chance to win your stay at Deepdale Festival
Clark & Zuppardi – Sunday Session
Sunday 17 September 2017. Original compositions infused with a passion for foot-stomping bluegrass and old time music with traditional songs and tunes.
Perfect for a beach holiday or UK seaside experience.
Ocean Backpackers is situated close to Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour. This cool, clean and friendly hostel offers excellent facilities for walkers, cyclists, surfers, divers as well as families, schools and activity groups. Facilities include a self-catering kitchen, dining area, communal lounge with free internet/WiFi, large storage basement, patio area and free car park
Hornby Laithe: back to basics in the Dales.
Simple, comfortable accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales
If you see a sign like this, you know you are close to a member of the Independent Hostel network
Bank House Farm has underfloor heating; a lovely modernised interior; their own farm meats available as well as the offer of a lift home from the pub. With panoramic views of Glaisdale and easy access to Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, Whitby and the Esk Valley walk. Why wouldn’t you follow that sign?
Looking for something to do September 15th – 24th ?
Come to Snowdonia and join in with Barmouth Walking Festival – a great way to explore all the great walks around us.
Dog friendly accommodation in Thirlmere, Keswick in the stunning Lake District
A Lakeland stone barn at Stybeck Farm provides simple accommodation with dogs welcome by arrangement.
North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September 2017
This is a wonderful celebration of North Norfolk’s food and drink.



















