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Truly a wilderness that is here for you to explore, whether that is hiking across the moors, enjoying the babbling becks or any of the visitor attractions in the area. Or alternatively, simply rest and enjoy the quiet of the area. We have also held our prices at last year’s level.
The character of the High Weald was established by the 14th century and traces of the medieval landscape can still be seen. The term ‘Weald’ is given to the area between the North and South Downs, a country of ridges and valleys covered by a patchwork of fields and woods. Originally a boarding school, Gaveston Hall is on the west border of the High Weald in rural west Sussex. Gaveston Hall provides great value hostel-style accommodation for groups of up to 100. Groups of all sizes including schools, universities and clubs are all welcome.
Denton House Offers Comfy Cosy Modern Bunk style Accommodation, suitable for all ages. we welcome one-nights stays for both individuals and large groups. We are the perfect base for recharging those batteries with the most beautiful scenery right on our door step! Book your stay with us now…online, by phone or emailing us.
With the dramatic cliffs of the World Heritage Jurassic coastline and attractive coastal villages that still retain their rural charm, the East Devon National Landscape is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. Good value access is provided to this landscape by the hostel-style accommodation at Monkton Wyld Court. This Victorian neo-Gothic mansion has easy access to the Jurassic Coast as well as the Wessex and Monarch’s Way long-distance footpaths. Guests can use the vegetarian self-catering kitchen to prepare their own meals or vegetarian meals can be pre-booked. Run by a charity that promotes sustainable living. Fruit and vegetables are grown in the organic garden and Jersey cows provide the dairy products.
Visit Dunbar in 2024, a vibrant town on the east coast of Scotland, just 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh. Stay at the Dolphin Inn which is just 2 minutes from the rail station which is on the East Coast mainline. Buses also leave Dunbar regularly so you can explore all around East Lothian with its beautiful coastline, tourist attractions and water based adventure sports.
Downham’s camping barn in the heart of the Trough of Bowland Area of National Beaty has an unrivaled view across to Pendle Hill. You can now book exclusive use of this barn, for groups of up to 12 people and bring along some tents for camping for a larger group. Ideal for away-from-it-all all simple events and celebrations, popular with walkers, cyclists and D of E groups. BOOK HERE .
Calling all youth groups; Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts… if you are looking for accommodation for your residential visit with oodles of space for activities and badge work, and lots to see and do on your doorstep then look no further! Seahouses Hostel is located in the pretty coastal village of Seahouses in beautiful, rural North Northumberland and is within walking distance to the beach, picturesque coastal walks and local amenities.
At the heart of the Wye Valley National Landscape flows the river Wye, which has created one of the finest lowland landscapes in Britain. In the north, the river flows through softly rolling countryside across the Hereford plain. Downstream from Ross-on-Wye the river races over rapids and through stunning gorges. The Wye marks the boundary between England and Wales, and the route of Offas ancient defenses can still be seen along the landscape. Offas Dyke long-distance park and the Wye Valley Walk provide great walking routes and a way to view the landscape. High above the Wye, just off Offa’s Dyke and close to St Briavels Castle, the quirky bunkhouse at Camp Hillcrest offers access to the national landscape by providing good value hostel-style accommodation. It can be booked by the bed, by the room or for sole use of the whole bunkhouse.
Snowdonia has 1500 miles of Public Footpaths and at Plas Isa we are happy to help you on your (Snowdonia) Way!
Staying at the Wild Valley Bunkhouse allows you to easily access the Berwyn Hills. Easy to bypass on the drive to Llangollen and Snowdonia, missing the Berwyn Hills is a big mistake! Quieter than Snowdonia, you can have these mountains and all the incredible views to yourself!
As the nights are getting lighter and the better weather is coming why not come and make the most of it here at Denton House hostel!! Denton House is the perfect place for you and your friends to come for a long or short break to the lakes this half term. We have the Keswick markets on Thursdays and Saturdays, where you can look at some of our local stalls and enjoy the international food stalls. There are many walks to do that are suitable for all, with amazing views and opportunities to meet new people along the way.
April and May availability at our lovely 32 bed hostel close to the Saddleworth Moor.
Rising from the Somerset Levels the magnificent Mendip Ridge stretches all the way from Brean Down in the west towards Frome in the east. The western half is designated as an AONB due to the astonishing array of gorges, caves, valleys and lakes. On the Somerset Levels near these landscape features lies Mendip Bunkhouse, the HQ of the Cerberus Spelaeological Society. A society of Cavers to a layman, the bunkhouses generously offers accommodation to individuals and groups, providing low-cost access to the Mendips National Landscape and the caves beneath it.
If you are doing the Traws Eyri with a large group of friends or with your mountain biking club, then put Corris Hostel on your accommodation list. Sleeping groups of 15-40, this award-winning hostel offers an easy going atmosphere with local paintings and art, chill out areas, cosy wood fires and a library. Stay an extra day and visit the Dyfi bike park, just 3 miles down the road.
Bunkorama Bunkhouse occupying a splendid position overlooking Cardigan Bay makes for a perfect 1st night’s stop-over on your Traws Eyri adventure, (if you start your route at Machynlleth). Just 7.5 miles from the route at Pen-y- Bryn (just north of Penmaenpool), the extra few miles are well worth it for the fantastic view and the cosy, great value accommodation. Bunkorama sleeps 8/10 in two dorms.
Toad Hall offers simple private rooms to cyclists on the Traws Eyri route. Centrally heated and double glazed, there’s a small self-catering kitchen. Outside there’s a small flat garden suitable for camping if you prefer, and a small workshop for bike repair/storage.
The Kent Downs National Landscape follows the North Downs from the Surrey border to the sea cliffs at Dover. The chalk downs escarpment gives way to the flat and fertile lands of the Weald, famous for fruit growing and sometimes referred to as the ‘Garden of England’. The fast-disappearing traditional Kentish orchards and hop gardens together with the picturesque half-timbered villages and towns give a unique charm to this area. The North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way offer routes to explore the landscape and The Farmyard at Doddington offers flexible accommodation providing good value access to this National Landscape. Situated in the village of Doddington at the heart of the National Landscape.
Our ground floor is wheelchair friendly with wide doorways and access to all communal facilities including the lounge, dining room and kitchen. In addition, Roddam, a bright, comfortable and spacious dormitory, is also located on the ground floor for easy access; it comes complete with ensuite wet room custom built with grab rails, shower seat and level access and is ideal for any guests with mobility concerns. Brownsman is an adjacent dormitory which could be used by a carer, if required.
Stretching along the Cumbrian shore of the Solway Firth, this is a low, open, AONB with wide views across to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway. A dynamic seascape with a huge intertidal range, it is an overwintering ground for a vast number of birds and is visited by seals, dolphins, and porpoises. The falling tides expose wide stretches of sand and salt marsh giving a sense of remoteness. The area has a rich historical heritage associated with its position on the Scottish border, the frontier of the Roman Empire, and a World Heritage Site. This is enjoyed by walkers and cyclists on the Hadrian’s Cycleway, the England Coast Path and Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. Hillside Farm Bunkbarn provides low-cost access to the National Landscape and overnight stays for people on the Trails. A Georgian working farm, with stunning views over the Solway Firth marshes and the Soleway Coast. B&B rooms are available in the farmhouse and the bunkbarn has cooking facilities, hot showers and is heated with a bio mass boiler
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is famous for beauty spots such as Box Hill, Devils Punch Bowl and Newlands Corner. There are many well-used footpaths, bridleways and the long-distance trail North Downs Way National Trail. Impossible perfect villages such as Shere and Abinger are great for exploring local food and art and crafts architecture. Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, on the North Downs Way, offers simple accommodation for walkers & cyclists in the Surrey Hills. It is a converted historic barn with a volunteer warden to welcome you.
