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Bunkroom just the other side of Greenlee Lough from Sycamore Gap or Housesteads Roman Fort – Vercovicium
This new, stylish & cosy bunkroom has easy access Hadrian’s Wall (or you can arrange a lift to/from the path). Situated 2.5 miles from the nearest road you are assured of a peaceful night’s sleep. Lifts to the Twice Brewed for evening meals can be arranged. Bedding is provided and you can book breakfast if you don’t want to self-cater.
Luxury bunkbarn in the Yorkshire Dales with lots of August Bank Holiday availability
Crow Tress Bunkbarn near Richmond in rural North Yorkshire has availability over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Sleeping up to 27, it’s ideal for friends and family get togethers. Why not gather your family or friends and enjoy this very special place?
Wild Valley Huts – Magnificent Waterfalls for you & your Family.
Take a moment to look at Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. What do you imagine?
… the laughter from your children as they feel the light spray on their skin?
…. the freshness and clean air you all breathe in?
…the shrieks of fun as they dip their fingers in and feel the chill of the water?
…their awes of wonder as they watch the water powering down the rocks?
…a sense of calm and relaxation?
History in Reagill Village Hall
We have had the most amazing reviews from our guests and many repeat bookings. Although no one has seen the ghost yet.
If you are doing the ‘Coast to Coast’ walk, I could possibly pick you up in Shap by arrangement – that walk from Patterdale is hard enough without another three miles to Reagill. We also have a few sleeping bags at the hall and some duvets.
I don’t have a landline any more and my mobile is 07804291972, email: [email protected]
August Bank Holiday 2025 Bank House Farm Hostel near Whitby
Dorm cottage sleeping up to ten for a relaxing rural stay on an organic nature-friendly farm in the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Walk or cycle from the doorstep, lounge in the big garden with panoramic views of Glaisdale dale or visit nearby honey pots on the coast – Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Staithes. Create wonderful memories with friends or family. Prices variable on numbers staying, bookable via the website.
Great news! Another YHA hostel is sold and kept as an independent hostel
YHA Dalby Forest (previously know as Lockton Hostel) is now owned and run by an experienced independent hostel owner. This is indeed great news and a huge relief to the many thousands of people for whom Dalby Forest Youth Hostel has special memories and is a favourite place to stay. Currently offering sole use bookings, the hostel, in the sleepy village of Lockton in the North York Moors National Park, sleeps groups of up to 21 across 4 rooms. Affiliated to the YHA as a partner hostel.
Acessisble school and group visits
With an accessible games room and all essential facilities, everyone can be included in a trip to the Sir Arthur Grant Outddor Centre
Eco Hostel on Exmoor
Blindwell Bunkhouse has underfloor heating downstairs, radiators upstairs, and amazing hot showers, all from our biomass boiler. We generate electricity from our solar panels and have a Tesla power wall, for those arriving here by low-carbon electric car. Secure cycle store and drying facility help to encourage guests to arrive by totally carbon-neutral transport. Our water is from our filtered spring, and as a complete aside, this explains our name “Blindwell” as people would come here to drink the water for their eyesight.
Iconic YHA Clun Mill has been sold and is now run independently
If you have been mourning the sale of YHA Clun Mill we have good news! It now being run independently as a YHA partner hostel and is currently open for sole use booking. Sleeping groups of up to 23 across 4 dorms, it has a large enclosed lawned area, plenty of space inside and is well away from near neighbours. With great walking and cycling on the doorstep and the sleepy village of Clun with cafes, a shop and a pub just down the road, it is perfect for groups of families and friends.
Fully catered accommodation for groups
Here at Humphrey Head Group Hostel we pride ourselves on leaving our guests satisfied and smiling and a big part of of any happy guest is filling their bellies full of delicious food. While groups can choose to self cater our fabulous chef makes every meal amazing. I highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding. We also have lots of experience catering to specific dietary requirements (allergies etc) so it would be great if you let us know before your visit so we can get everything sorted so no one has anything to worry about.
Christmas on the Isle of Portland!
Now that the summer solstice is firmly out the way, it’s time to get thinking about who you want to enjoy your festive holidays with at The Bunker! Friends, family, club meet? We have availability over Christmas for you to book The Bunker exclusively. There is so much to do down here over the holidays and The Bunker is the perfect space to relax and enjoy time with your chosen people!
Fantastic group hostel in the Brecon Beacons
Tucked away, yet easily accessed, The Sleeping Giant Hostel offers great value accommodation to groups large and small wanting to explore the rugged beauty and varied attractions of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Without getting into a vehicle your group will enjoy direct access to great walking, water falls, wild swimming and kayaking in the river Tawe. A short drive will take you to pony trekking and some world class caving.
School & Youth Activity Residentials
School and Youth residentials in 2025:
Lots of options to chose from 🙂
Simple accommodation in the Lakes – Great value & great fun.
Fancy the fun of camping without the worry of bad weather? Hudscales Camping Barn, perched at 1000ft with stunning views across northern Lake District, will tick the box.
Dark Skies Surprise! In the Lake District
The Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale is the perfect place for some serious star gazing. You can dream in the Dark Skies and soak up the stars from the lake-view garden. Away from bright city lights. With some of the darkest skies in Cumbria, and real natural wilderness feel, Ennerdale couldn’t be more Stella!
Ground floor accessible en suite room at Dalby Forest Hostel
Dalby Forest Hostel, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, has one ground floor three-bedded accessible room with en-suite accessible bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with grab rails, low sink with lever taps and a wheel-in
shower. Transfer to the toilet is left-handed.
Newly opened luxury Bunkbarn with an accessible facilities
Crowtrees Bunkbarn has an accessible bedroom on the ground floor. The bedroom can be configured as either a double or a twin room. The room has an en suite room wet room.
Family holidays on Exmoor
Blindwell Bunkhouse is great for family holidays in the West Country. Hire the whole bunkhouse for extended families, or get in touch to enquire about booking a private family room (available mid week). Our rooms are ideal for larger families with our 6 bed rooms, and families of four can stay in our 4 bed rooms. Full self-catering is available in our modern dining kitchen. The bunkhouse has underfloor heating and so is comfortable in all seasons. Come and see the wild ponies on Exmoor or visit the North Devon Coast. We are 14 miles from the coast and beaches for days out surfing and paddleboarding. 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.
Get your whole family together for a summer holiday in Pembrokeshire
Visit this secluded estuary valley in Pembrokeshire to find a village that has the peaceful feel of the past. A 15 minute drive from the beaches of south Pembrokeshire with their sheltered sandy expanses, and the interesting harbor town of Tenby with shops, museums and beaches.
Three miles from Carew Castle, privately owned and open to the public for very economical rates, the Mill and the Castle make a great day out. For a few weeks in summer Carew Castle hosts a medieval village, providing great activities for children and adults for the cost of a few groats.
In the nearby hamlet of Cresswell Key the Cresselly Arms seems to stretch right across the road to reach the tidal Cresswell River, which oscillates between mud flats and still waters. The Cresselly Arms has summer BBQ’s by the waters edge and on one lucky date you will find the Tenby Male Voice Choir singing with the pub to their backs and the river in front.
