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Availability for Autumn Half Term on Exmoor

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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stags rutting on Exmoor neat Blindwell Bunkhouse

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. 

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Sailing boats in the Doethie Fach river, about half a mile from Tyn Cornel hostel.

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.

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Kirkby Stephen Hostel

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.

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High House group accommodation libraray

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.

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Rhyd Du Outdoor Centre

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

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Ocean Backpackers