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A great base for the Black Mountains stage of Offa’s Dyke Path

       Dinas Castle Inn Bunkhouse

Walk this glorious stage of the Offa’s Dyke Path along the long ridge of the Black Mountains without carrying a pack, by basing yourself for two nights at Dinas Castle Bunkhouse. The local taxi firm Hay Taxis specialises in walkers transport and will take advance bookings to drop you at Pandy, the start of the day’s walk, and collect you from Hay-on-Wye at the end of the day (07974 106656). The Dinas Castle Inn provides a warm welcome, home cooked meals meals, hot showers and a drying room with B&B, camping, glamping and bunkroom accommodation

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walkers on offas dyke over the black mountains

High on the Mountain above Crickhowell: Comfort Meets the Cambrian Way

       Wern Watkin Bunkhouse

Direct access to the Cambrian Way via a short footpath makes this 5-star converted barn high on Llangattock Mountain ideal for walkers. Reserved for groups at weekends but offering private bedrooms and shared self-catering kitchens and lounges midweek — it’s worth timing your stay when planning your route. Comfy beds, ensuite rooms, hot showers, cosy shared spaces, and a drying room. All in a stunning location, with a previous life as YHA Llangattock Mountain.

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exteriror view of Wern Watkin Bunkhouse

Family Holidays: The kind of week they’ll still talk about at university

       Ty Cwch Boathouse

Rock pooling, bodyboarding, seal-spotting, coasteering, foraging, firepit — Cwmtydu is the kind of place that gives children the outdoors properly, without a screen in sight.
Ty Cwch is our boathouse on the Ceredigion coast — architect-designed, Green Tourism Gold accredited, sleeping up to 12. The beach is a two-minute walk. The coast path is at the door. Rhydian at ICY UK runs guided coasteering and adventure activities for families. And the pizza at Tafell a Tan in Llangrannog is worth every step of the walk there.
The seals and the dolhins have been known to swim alongside our kayaks in the bay. That tends to settle the question of whether it was a good holiday.

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Accommodation designed with cyclists in mind

       Llwyn Lodgings and Campsite

An ideal stop on the Lon Las Cymru Wales Cycle Route and a perfect starting point for the Traws Eryri Bikepacking Route, Llwyn Lodges offers accommodation designed with cyclists in mind. Guests can make use of the well-equipped kitchen, and the hosts will arrange for your pre-ordered supplies to be ready on arrival. The comfortable beds are in private rooms, making them suitable for both individuals and groups of cyclists. There is a secure bike shed available exclusively for room guests, providing safe storage for bikes during your stay.

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Cyclists Llwyn Lodgings

Planning a school trip near Stonehenge?

       Stonehenge Farmhouse

Located just 10 minutes from Stonehenge, Stonehenge Farmhouse offers ideal accommodation for school groups, educational trips, and tours seeking a convenient, comfortable base in Wiltshire. It sleeps groups of up to 70 across multiple rooms and includes free on-site coach parking. Flexible catering options are available to suit different group needs. Set on a rare breeds farm, it also provides unique educational opportunities alongside your stay. With easy access to Stonehenge and Salisbury, it is well placed for a wide range of local visits and excursions. With plenty of help from the helpful staff to make planning straightforward and stress-free, it is well suited to organisers of school trips, educational tours, and group stays.

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school trip at stonehenge

The King Charles III Coast Path passes right by Ocean Backpackers on Ilfracombe’s harbour.

       Ocean Backpackers

This friendly self-catering hostel offers well-equipped kitchens, a comfortable communal space, boot and drying rooms, private bedrooms, and dorm bunks with privacy screens. It’s a great base for walking different sections of the coast, with regular buses to Woolacombe, Braunton, Barnstaple, Croyde, Combe Martin, Lynton, Lynmouth, and Exmoor—so you can walk light without carrying your luggage. Ilfracombe also offers plenty to do on rest days, including boat trips, Lundy Island visits, fishing, diving, surfing, kayaking, and seal swims.

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the location od ocean backpackers on the harbour front at Ilfracombe on the England Coast Patt

Autumn Family Breaks

       Ty Cwch Boathouse

Get a last family holiday in before Winter. Three generations, one boathouse
It’s not always easy finding somewhere that works for a grandmother who wants a comfortable chair and a view, parents who want a proper kitchen, and kids who want to be in the sea from breakfast to dark.
Ty Cwch is that place.
Our boathouse on the Ceredigion coast sleeps up to 12 across three pods, with a big communal kitchen, a well-stocked living space, bodyboards, surfboards and kayaks, a beach a one-minute walk away, the Wales Coast Path at your door, and historic towns to explore.
Multi-generation groups are what we’re made for. Exclusive use means the place is entirely yours.

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Exterior of the container boathouse

This group accommodation centre overlooks Harwich Harbour, just a few yards from the King Charles Coast Path

       1912 Centre

This centrally heated group hostel is ideal for walkers on the north Essex section of the England Coast Path. It offers bunk beds in cabin-style rooms (guests should bring their own sleeping bags), along with hot showers and a drying room. There is also a self-catering kitchen and dining area and the hostel is close to all the towns amenities, including general stores, cafés and pubs. It is well located for both the north Essex section of the Coast Path and nearby Suffolk stretches. It is also accessible via Harwich and the harbour foot ferry to Shotley and Felixstowe. Harwich has excellent public transport links, with Harwich Town railway station within easy walking distance of the hostel and the coast path.

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Yatch with red sails sailing in front of the centre

Walkers’ accommodation in Boswinger on the King Charles III Coast Path.

       Boswinger Hostel (YHA Partner)

YHA Boswinger is a 10-minute walk from the King Charles III Coast Path in Cornwall. It offers comfortable beds in private rooms, along with a drying room and a guest kitchen. Supplies are available for purchase for guests arriving on foot with no food, as the nearest shop is over a mile away. In August, breakfast and evening pizzas are also available. The garden and courtyard provide a relaxing space to unwind after a long day of walking.

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3 ladies sittig on a bench overlooking the cornish coast on a beautiful sunny day

Group Centre 6 miles from the England Coastal Walking Trail at Dunwich, Suffolk

       Darsham Country Centre

The centre sleeps up to 30 people, is self catering and supplies bedding but not towels. There are a mixture of single and bunk beds. There’s a supermarket just a few metres from the centre which stocks fresh and frozen food and is open from 7am to 7pm. There are also two pubs about one mile from the centre serving good pub food. Public transport details can be found at www.suffolkonboard.com. There is a bus route from Darsham to Aldeburgh and Southwold. There is a Mini bus service which can be booked in advance for places that are not serviced by public transport. The centre is situated on the East Suffolk Railway line which connects to Lowestoft, Ipswich and London Liverpool Street.

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Darsham station and countryside centre with sign

Luxury private-room hostel on the King Charles III Coast Path, west of Minehead.

       Bossington Bunkhouse

Just a 10-minute walk from the England Coast Path through picturesque Bossington village, this walker-friendly accommodation is an ideal stop between Minehead (3-4 hours walk) and Lynmouth (6-7 hours walk). Located in the former servants’ quarters of Bossington Hall, it offers comfortable beds, powerful hot showers, self-catering facilities, an on-site shop with meals, snacks and local beers. All bedding and towels are provided and the comfy beds are ready to jump into. This is an official South West Coast Path stamping point.

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twin room at bossington bunkhouse on the England Coast Path

Spend your summer in Eryri and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau

       Plas Isa

“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” – Alfred Wainwright What are you waiting for? If you’re looking forward to the summer holidays climbing mountains, going mountainbiking and have a dip in the sea – here in Dolgellau, on the southern edge of Eryri National Park you can find it all.

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isolated estuary

School Residentials on the North Devon Coast

       Skern Adventure Appledore

The Skern Adventure residential programme combines accommodation with on-site and off-site activities to deliver high-quality outdoor education. We tailor each programme to your school’s needs, working with you before and during your stay to ensure your learning objectives are met. You will be assigned a Course Director to oversee the experience, ensuring every pupil gets the most from their time with us. Get in touch to find out more.

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students on the beach during a school residentialsat skern adventure

Bunkhouse & Camping Near Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu

       Pentre Bach Bunkhouse

At Pentre Bach Bunkhouse, we also offer camping facilities, allowing us to accommodate up to 35 guests in total. We are the perfect base for outdoor groups, clubs, universities, families, and stag or hen parties. The bunkhouse sleeps up to 16 people, with additional camping available for individuals, small groups, or exclusive-use bookings. Located just a 5-minute drive from the Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu paths and close to the coast, we offer the best of both mountain and seaside adventures – we have it all!

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Ty Cwch is becoming Electric Vehicle Friendly

       Ty Cwch Boathouse

Ty Cwch is very Eco friendly, all electric, and from Good Energy, a guaranteed 100% renewable source. Charge up, then unplug.
The roads are relatively quiet, and from mid June we’ll be installing an EV Charger. Which means that you can spend the whole week exploring without a second thought.
Ty Cwch is our architect-designed boathouse on the Welsh Coast Path, sleeping up to 12 guests. We’re working through our sustainability commitments as part of our Green Tourism Gold accreditation —
Come for the coast and explore.

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