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Luxury hostel style rooms in Bossington on the SWCP

Just a 10 minute walk from the South West Coast Path at Bossington, this newly opened micro bunkhouse is sure to be popular with walkers. The two hostel rooms (one king size and one twin) are found on the top floor of Bossington Hall, a luxury B&B. Designed to offer lower cost accommodation for walkers, every effort has been made to cater to the needs of those walking the South West Coast route. 

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External view of the stone manor house

Discounts for recognized Youth Groups

Planning this year’s residential visit? Looking for accommodation with oodles of space for activities and badge work, and lots to see and do on your doorstep? Then look no further – this is the place for you!Seahouses Hostel is located in the pretty coastal village of Seahouses in beautiful Northumberland and within walking distance to the beach, picturesque coastal walks and local amenities.

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From train to barn in 3.5 miles

Hope train station is the perfect starting point for your Crookstone Barn adventure! After exiting platform 2 straight into a field it’s (almost) nothing but open space and a steady walk on easy paths with stunning views across to The Great Ridge as you go

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Great bunkbarn and campsite for bikers on the Great North Trail

Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, will make the perfect stopover if you are doing The Great North Trail route. Every effort has been made to cater to the needs of hungry (if not hairy) bikers. Simple breakfasts and packed lunches can be ordered. All bedding & towels are provided and all the beds are comfy singles. Evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. Single night stays are not a problem and if you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels.

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Exterioe of stone bunkhouse building

Family Friendly Valentine Stay In the Tweed Valley Forest Park ( near Edinburgh.)

Book a Valentine Weekend to remember and look forward to before we get booked up.
Choose from a choice of options to suit family size and bedroom space required. Sole use of the building.
Family Friendly House in the Heart of the Tweed Valley.
Eat, sleep, relax, visit a Spa , ride bikes, go walking, visit Edinburgh or take part at the Glentress Forest Trail runs which take place on Valentines Weekend.
Memories are made here in the Tweed Valley Forest Park.

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Group accommodation with the wow factor!!

Milton Abbey is a private boarding school set in many acres of manicured sports grounds and parkland in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape. It now offers accommodation in it’s 5 self contained boarding houses for groups of 40 to 200 during the school holidays. Each house sleeps up to 50 in a mix of single, twin, triple and quad rooms. A unique opportunity for a truly memorable weekend, celebration, reunion, conference or get-together.

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Exterior of the grand buildings of Milton Abbey School with large groups in the grounds

Just opened: A fab new hostel on the Northern Irish Coast

The Shed Galboly has a must-visit location on the Antrim coast. It makes a perfect overnight stop-over for those driving the world famous Antrim coast road. With just 3 rooms sleeping 2 people, The Shed is perfect for solo travellers, couples, families with older kids and small groups. Cyclists (and their bikes) are made very welcome too with a secure bike shed complete with racks, pumps, inner tubes etc. What’s more the Shed is dog friendly.

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View acroos the rocky beach to the hostel and woods beyond

Lovely bunkhouse for walkers directly on the Snowdonia Way

Braich Goch Bunkhouse, in Corris is perfectly positioned for walkers on the Snowdonia Way. You can book a bed in a dorm or a private double (en suite) room for the night. There is a general store in Corris where you can buy food for your evening meal, breakfast and packed lunch, or if you don’t fancy self catering in the bunkhouse kitchen then the local pub in Corris serves great food and has won awards for its real ales and ciders.

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View of bunkhouse behind the tree from the hillside opposite

Is The Snowdonia Way on your To Do List for 2025 yet?

If the answer is No – Why not???
If there is only one route you can add to your list for this year, it has to be The Snowdonia Way! Whether you choose to follow the mountain route or the less strenuous but as enjoyable valley route, it’s a must-do for anyone who loves to walk.

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What are Dark Skies and Dark Skies Festivals?

National Parks remain some of the darkest places in Great Britain and we celebrate our star-studded skies at Festivals throughout autumn and winter.

Our Dark Skies festivals are all about discovering, learning and enjoying the dark and the stars you can see as a result. This could mean getting out for an activity such as cycling, walking, running or caving at night, attending a stargazing party, or taking part in a daytime event, learning more about star constellations or making a rocket.

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Enjoy the hwyl at Ty Cwch, for longer and for less.

We offer discounts for longer stays of up to 25%. Some people are happy hiring a cabin and sharing the ground floor living spaces because it costs less. Others want Ty Cwch to themselves, so we charge a base price for four people and a supplement per person up to 12. You can make the booking and then add people. The samee discounts apply.

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Walkers’ Bunkbarn and Campsite on the Pennine Way

Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what walkers on The Pennine Way are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?

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Exterioe of stone bunkhouse building

Cyclists bunkbarn on Hadrian’s Cycleway

Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what cyclists on Hadrian’s Cycleway are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?

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Side view of Winshields bunkhouse with view of the yard in front