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Spring is here, that doesn't always mean bright sunshine
but we’re here whatever the weather…
The YHA's first Camping Barn
Blakebeck Camping Barn, on the Cycle Coast to Coast in the English Lakes, is thought to be the first YHA camping barn.
Get ready for great value Easter Holidays
Blindwell Bunkhouse has availability over the Easter School Holidays and it great for a family holiday in the West Country. Ideal for larger families with our 6 bed rooms, or an average families of four can stay in our 4 bed rooms. Full self-catering is available in our modern dinning kitchen. The bunkhouse has underfloor heating and so is ideal for an Easter break. Come and see the wild ponies on Exmoor or visit the North Devon Coast. There are Mountain bike trails nearby and many beautiful walks. Or just enjoy the wildlife in our secluded valley where you can spot red deer and buzzards.
Ex YHA Trawden Camping Barn closed in 2020.
This majestic camping barn is on Middle Beardshaw Head Farm, the farm featured in the film Summer’s Gift.
Children's Book Festival in the English Lakes
4th and 5th of March in the English Lakes
Alstonefield Camping Barn, formerly part of the YHA
In 2017, the YHA removed all the independently owned camping barns from their network. Alstonefield Camping Barn, located on Gateham Grange Farm in the Peak District, was one of these. Previous to this it had been part of the YHA’s network for 17 years. Located on a working farm on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border, the barn continues to provide simple accommodation close to Dovedale and the Manifold Valley as part of the Independent Hostels network.
Raising the roof at Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse
Small community undertaking one of the most challenging heritage projects in Wales
New Website, New Sign at Howgills Barn
Howgills Barn in the Yorkshire Dales has a fabulous new website, and we love the sign.
Lakeland stone barn
More then a stone tent, Stybeck Farms camping barn offers all sorts of extras including phone charging.
Forest View Walkers Hostel and its history as Byrness Youth Hostel
Forest View Inn was once Byrness Youth Hostel. On the edge of Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and five miles south of the Scottish border on the Pennine way, the Youth Hostel was opened to cater for Pennine Way walkers.
Lets get together
Exclusive use now available to groups of 15 or more
Palace Farm Hostel in Doddington, Kent gets Gold for Green Tourism
Air source heating, solar panels and a green frame of mind have earned Palace Farm the GTBS Gold Award
Morar and Camusdarrach beachs
Visit the beaches where Local Hero was filmed while staying at Sheenas Backpackers
Weekend 19th to 21st January 2019
Vacancies at Kendal Hostel this forthcoming weekend.
The ancient village of Castle Acre in Norfolk
OLD RED LION IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOOKINGS. Castle Acre has a very special atmosphere and an historic hostel with a peaceful welcome. The village of Castle Acre was an important Norman Town and you still pass through the medieval wall via the bailey gate to reach the village green with its pub, cafe and shop.
Broughton Farm in the tranquil Shropshire Hills
THIS BUNKHOUSE CLOSED IN 2020. Ancient character buildings and a friendly welcome.
Bellingham Campsite & Bunkhouse
Close to Kielder Water, Hadrian’s Wall, the Reivers Coast to Coast and Pennine Way.
Great for schools and family celebrations
Laura Sharp has some great things to say about Goblin Combe
Summer Holiday in Pembrokeshire
Lawrenny Hostel self catering accommodation in a quiet estuary village near to Tenby.
