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May half term short break – comfy bunkhouse stay in Suffolk

The Old Brooder in Suffolk is available for up to 22 guests (sole use). Hire includes use of fleet of adult road bikes, tennis court, BBQ, farm trails and family friendly farm activities – meet the farmyard piglets and free range chickens, build dens in the woods. Email us with size of group, age range and preferred arrival and departure dates – we’ll send a quote.

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Availability for Spring Bank Holiday Half Term

Great value accommodation in the Manifold Valley. We are perfectly situated for a walk around the Manifold valley and enjoying the quiet area of the Peak District in the village of Butterton. Our local pub Black Lion inn is only a 6 minute walk away to enjoy a meal after a days walking.

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May half -term farm stay in glorious Suffolk Tudor Barn

The Tudor Barn sleeps up to 25 guests in glorious Suffolk countryside. Borrow our fleet of 25 adult road bikes (children BYO) to enjoy the local country lanes, play tennis, explore our farm trails and farm activities, meet the two friendly piglets, watch the house martins, picnic in ancient hay meadows. Feast at banquet tables or BBQ in the herb garden. Send details of group (size, age range, ideal dates) and we will send you a quote.

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We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel

We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel Immediate start available through to the end of September. Love working with people and don’t mind rolling your sleeves up? We’re looking for a friendly, flexible Hostel Assistant to help us during the busy summer season. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting reception, housekeeping, and […]

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Summer Family Gatherings & Midweek Escapes in Stamford, Lincolnshire

The Garden House is a stunning Georgian property in the heart of Stamford, sleeping up to 42 guests — ideal for multi-generational family gatherings, celebrations, and group retreats.

We have limited availability remaining across summer school holidays, midweek breaks throughout autumn, and a very special post-Christmas stay this December. Whether you’re planning a sun-filled summer reunion or a cosy winter get-together, The Garden House offers the perfect setting to bring everyone under one roof.

A 25% deposit secures your dates. Get in touch at [email protected]

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In a secluded cove on the Wales Coast Path, between Llangrannog and New Quay.

On Iolo Williams’ favourite stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll find Ty Cwch Boathouse waiting at the end of the day. Nestled in a secluded cove, it sleeps 4–12 and offers a fully equipped kitchen, a deck with infrared heating for cooler evenings, and a firepit in the garden. After a long day on the trail, enjoy hot showers and comfortable beds.

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Secure bike storage and e-bike charging in the heart of the Tweed Valley

Kailzie BIG Lodge offers state-of-the-art bunkhouse accommodation for groups of 10 to 27. For cyclists, there are four dedicated, fully equipped bike-washing stations, as well as a maintenance area with stands and e-bike charging facilities, all within a digitally locked, secure, CCTV-monitored bike store. Located close to the famous mountain biking areas of Glentress and Innerleithen, it’s the perfect base for an adventurous escape.

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Entrace with fantastic mountain biking mural

Calling all Cavers

Owned and managed by the Devon Spelæological Society, this converted village dairy in Buckfastleigh is a rugged, honest base for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed specifically for clubs and groups of up to 16, it provides a warm, practical retreat for cavers, paddlers, mountain bikers, and hikers. Located perfectly for exploring Dartmoor’s rivers, tors, and trails, the bunkhouse focuses on the essentials: reliable comfort, a space to refuel and dry out between adventures.

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cavers in the common room at south dartmoor bunkhouse caving hut

A Bunkhouse with its own Nature Reserve

Refuge bunkhouse is on Gernos Fawr Farm in the Preseli Hills. The farm extends across 21 acres of unspoilt heath and moorland, home to a small flock of sheep, chickens, ducks, and even a goose. It also includes a private nature reserve, the result of over 20 years of rewilding, rich in flora and fauna. With minimal light pollution, it’s an ideal spot for stargazing, while the big skies, dramatic clouds, and stunning sunsets add to the sense of escape.

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nature reserve at refuge bunkhouse

Sshhh… It’s Time For a Quiet-cation

Wild Valley Bunkhouse – Stillness, Calm, and Rest.
When life gets loud, your nervous system deserves a softer soundtrack. A quiet-cation isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing less. Fewer plans, notifications and voices competing for your attention. The kind of stay where mornings start slowly, days unfold without urgency, and silence feels like the luxury it truly is.

A peaceful break away is made for switching off completely. Think secluded hideaway, gentle countryside views, crackling fires and spaces so calm you can actually hear yourself think. No rush. No noise. Just cosy interiors, slow living and that deep exhale you’ve been waiting for.

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Picking up the Challenge in the South Pennines…..

Wanting to camp without the inconvenience of canvas? Then why not try a weekend at the Downham Camping Barn. Set in the tranquility of the National Landscape of the Forest of Bowland, this stone ‘tent’ nestles at the foot of mysterious Pendle. Wake to the sound of lambs and fresh budding hawthorne.

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Downham camping barn with vehicle parking

Secure bicycle store and e-bike charging point for Cyclists.

A charming Victorian property in the heart of Ludlow, offering comfortable en suite accommodation just a short stroll from the town’s restaurants, shops, and pubs. Ideally located near the Shropshire Hills and Mortimer Forest, with miles of breathtaking scenery to explore by bike. Fresh towels, comfy beds, self catering kitchen, breakfast, parking, a secure bicycle store, and an e-bike charging point all make this a perfect base for cyclists.

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