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Calling all Schools and Youth Groups!

       The Old School Bunkhouse

We have some amazing offers available at the Old School Bunkhouse. School and youth residential activities are provided by Vertical Skills. For most activities they will meet you at the bunkhouse or at their activity centre in Ingleton, where changing rooms and toilets are available. Vertical Skills are fully insured and hold an AALA license. Their instructors are all very experienced and highly qualified holding the relevant NGB certificates, DBS and first aid. Their equipment is all in very good condition and well maintained.

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August Bank Holiday real get-away in the Lake District

       The Wild Wool Barn

You really can get away from it all in the Lake District. At the Wild Wool Barn in the Western part of the Lake District, just 10 miles from Sca Fell Pike you can enjoy a rare opportunity to have the Lake District to yourself. Sleeping just 8 in one unit plus new 4 bed bunk room and micro campsite to accommodate extra guests. Small groups of mountain lovers can enjoy the rare opportunity of exclusive use and rare views to themselves.

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Campsite Coming Soon to Denton House

       Denton House

Denton House this summer is opening its field for campers (tents, caravans, moterhomes) with its very own toilet block. Solo travellers and families welcome. Prices and dates to be confirmed. the name : Keswick camping.

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Take your family into the wilderness and make fantastic memories

       Tyncornel Hostel

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 (each sleeping 8) with bunkbeds and duvets. There’s also a shepherd’s hut that sleep 4.

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Wallet-friendly, family-friendly holidays in St Ives

    

Cohort St Ives has fab n’funky family rooms. Perfect for a family holiday or weekend in St Ives. Enjoy a wonderful few days at a great price in a superb location right in the centre of town.
Cafés, bars, galleries, Tate St Ives and four spectacular beaches are within a 10 minute walk.

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Escape to a family friendly Hebridean Island

       The Lismore Bunkhouse and Campsite

This easily reached island with a rich Gaelic tradition is only a short ferry hop from Oban. The hostel has a welcoming vibe surrounded by tranquil space. An escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Space for the children to explore with stunning views of the surrounding islands and mainland to take your breath away. Lismore Bunkhouse has a mix of family rooms and a warm welcoming atmosphere with warm floors and flooded with island light.

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Quirky, Rural, Glamping Wagons in the Eden Valley, Cumbria

    

Looking for something different? A few days away that you’ll never forget? An adventure? A unique experience? A quirky romantic escape? All at a realistic price? Look no further than Renisons Farm Glamping Wagons. 3 super large, super sturdy Czech railway wagons have been converted into very comfortable glamping pods, with king sized beds & lovely thick duvets & blankets. In addition there are 3 ‘service’ wagons; 1 x fully equipped kitchen, 1 x shower/WC, 1 x kitchenette/shower/loo combo.

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2x glamping units with table and chiars

Campers Welcome in the Lake District

       The Wild Wool Barn

The Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale sleeps 8 but did you know you can double your group size by bringing tents and having the whole site to yourselves. Perfect for group bookings, children’s first adventures camping, family celebrations, mountaineering meets.

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Staycation Barn in the lake district

Treat your family to a Welsh adventure!

       The Star Bunkhouse

If you need a base for a few days, or a stop-over on a road trip, we offer 1 night stays… or stay as long as you can to explore the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The Star Bunkhouse is comfy and cosy, and is popular with outdoors enthusiasts of all ages! We have private bedrooms suitable for families and small groups, and there are rooms for couples and individuals. We also offer exclusive hire for larger groups of friends & families. Cheaper to stay mid-week.

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Shining Cliff Hostel is now a ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ accredited provider!

       Shining Cliff Hostel

Our Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) provider award demonstrates that we have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and that we provide quality educational provision with our woodland sessions for children. The award is recognised by the Department for Education and for many teachers, the paperwork in planning a residential is reduced by the hostel having the LOtC quality badge.

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A great place to meet and be met

       Kirkby Stephen Hostel

One of the most welcoming hostels, this Independent Hostel was once YHA Kirkby Stephen and before that a Methodist Church. It provides a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups with authentic stained glass, arches and panels. There’s a large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery.

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Calling All Road Cyclists! Take on the Moffat Triskelion: 2 days / 250km

       Moffat Independent Hostel

Moffat Independent Hostel (Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland) is delighted to be running its first ever guided ride of the Moffat Triskelion from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. The Triskelion is a series of three circular road cycling routes totalling 250km which showcases some of the best scenery and quiet open roads that Scotland has to offer! Sign up now for a three-night, 2-day guided road cycling adventure for just £200 per person.

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Good Pub Food near Wild Valley Bunkhouse

       Wild Valley Bunkhouse

Our location is not just great because of the scenery and nature, it’s great because of the local pubs. Where is the best place for good pub food? Here are our Top 3 recommendations! They are all dog friendly and ideal for food & drink in the sun.

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The Weather Is Turning!

    

We’re excitedly looking at the weather reports and it seems like we’re due a spell of warm weather is coming! We have availability this week in our climbers hostel in Broadford. Check out our website www.skyebasecamp.co.uk to book your bed!

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Summer Adventures at Shining Cliff!

       Shining Cliff Hostel

Join us at Shining Cliff hostel, a unique off-road hostel in the heart of an ancient Derbyshire woodland, for summer holiday adventures with family and friends. You can hire the entire hostel or book your own individual room with shared facilities from Sunday- Thursday in the August holidays (or any time of year!)

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