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Stay in the heart of the Forest of Dean & the Wye Valley

       Camp Hillcrest Bunkhouse

Stay at Camp Hillcrest and follow in the footsteps of David Attenborough.  His Wild Isles series featured the fauna and flora of the Forest of Dean, where England meets Wales.  This is an area of timeless beauty and untamed nature.  This ancient forest will entrance you throughout the year. In springtime, you will be bowled over by the snowdrops, bluebells and primroses, and as the seasons progress the forest and its inhabitants change.  Every time of the year is uniquely captivating in this truly amazing and often forgotten corner of the country

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A carpet of bluebells i=in woods

Walker-friendly, wallet-friendly and right on Glyndwr’s Way

       Hafren Forest Hideaway

This former weather station has been converted into comfortable accommodation in the quiet location between Llanidloes & Machynlleth in the Cambrian Mountains. It’s a perfect stopping-off point for walkers doing Glyndwr’s Way. It’s fully central heated with a large dining room, comfortable lounge, private bedrooms and a drying room. Breakfast is provided and evening meals can be pre-booked.

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For ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, Capercaillie, Osprey and so much more

       Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel

Stay at Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel on the southeastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.  Literally, on the doorstep you have one of the best places for rare wildlife in the UK. Featured on BBC Wild Isles series the Cairngorms are home to the ancient wild Caledonian pinewoods, red squirrel, capercaille, osprey and so many more of our rarest fauna and flora.

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Ancient Caledonian Pine Forest

This is how smart, savvy couples are saving money this year

       Earby Hostel

With practically everything rising in cost, saving money is everyone’s priority right now. But this doesn’t mean we need to give up small luxuries such as holidays and weekend breaks. With some smart thinking and money-savvy deals, you can still enjoy amazing getaways without hurting your bank account.

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Your perfect place for spotting wildlife

       Ayres Rock Hostel

Ayres Rock Hostel and Campsite is situated on the Isle of Sanday one of the Orkney Isles. If you are a fan of David Attenborough’s BBC1 Wild Isles series then you’ve will love spending a few days at this great value and magical place. With the sea on your doorstep, there will be so much wildlife to spot. Seals, otters, orca, a myriad of sea birds and many more wonderful creatures share this amazing location. What’s more if you are lucky you may get to experience the Northern Lights in all their glory.

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Orca

It can’t be a bunkhouse. It’s just too luxurious!!

    

Kailzie Big Lodge near to Peebles in the heart of the Tweed Valley, offers a bunkhouse experience reimagined with state-of-the-art accommodation and facilities. Bike-friendly, it is close to world-renowned mountain bike areas of Glentress and Innerleithen. It is also a perfect place for groups of friends, families, gatherings and celebrations.

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large lounge with super long grey sofas with brightly coloured cushions

Accessiblity at Eat Sleep Lindisfarne

       Eat Sleep Lindisfarne

The dedicated accessible suite at Eat Sleep Lindisfarne has been designed and built to adhere to all Document M regulations. The room is conveniently located on the ground floor for easy access and has an adjoining private wet room able to accommodate wheelchair users.

1 x Single Bed,
1 x Double Bunk,
Extra Wide Doors,
Ground Floor,
Disability Alarm,
Private Wet Room,

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Front exterior view of bunkhouse and bistro

Glenfinnan’s ‘hostel in a train carriage ‘ re-opens soon

    

Circle 15th March in your diary, the Glenfinnan Sleeping Car is finally back operating as a hostel.
Since the pandemic in 2020, the Sleeping Car had been rented (when lockdowns allowed) as a whole carriage, self-catering property. Gone were the days of walkers dropping in for a one-night stay in a compartment in this quirky hostel.
New operators Ally and Mark are delighted that once again they are able to open as a hostel, taking the Sleeping Car back to its original, hostel roots.

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Have Your Own ‘Spring Watch’ in Alston

       Alston Youth Hostel

The hills are alive with the sounds of Curlews, Lapwings, Oyster Catchers and Golden Plovers returning to the moors to make their nests and raise their young! From early March The North Pennines is a superb place for seeing these spectacular birds in abundance.

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Weeklong Summer holiday in the Lakes in favourite sole use woodland hostel

       Rookhow Bunkbarn

Here’s what our guests say:
“I have been going to the Lakes for years with a group of friends and Rookhow is my favourite place. The building is lovely with its own woodlands attached. The people are friendly and the location is ideal. I would recommend it to anyone.”
“We had such a fantastic family get-together – simple accommodation, great space and such a wonderful part of the world. Thank you very much for creating and maintaining such a haven!”

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There’s so much to do when you stay at Llangollen Hostel for Spring Bank Holidays

       Llangollen Hostel

Llangollen Hostel, in the Dee Valley is perfect for walking, cycling, canoeing & white water rafting. Families will love visiting the steam railway, horse-drawn canal boats & Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – a World Heritage Site. The town has a great choice of restaurants/pubs. It is home to a fringe music & arts festival & the International Eisteddfod. Llandegla, Chester, Wrexham & Offa’s Dyke Path are all nearby. A warm welcome awaits you at Llangollen Hostel.

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Purpose built, newly refurbished and accessible

    

With four ground-floor bedrooms: 2 x 4 beds (en-suite), 1×4 and 1×2 share large accessible bathroom, Kalizie Big Lodge could be just what you are looking for. Situated in the heart of the Tweed Valley, in a beautifully private setting. You’ll enjoy nature at its best, with dark night skies, birdsong and our favourite – red squirrels. There is a dedicated patio area with picnic tables and seats – this is a real suntrap and a great place to watch sunsets over the Kailzie Parklands.

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Spend your Easter break in Malhamdale, staying at the historic Airton Barn.

       Airton Barn

Located in the quiet town of Airton this friends meeting house serves as a calm place to unwind.  Being on major walking and cycling routes means that there’s always opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales. Perhaps a trip out to Brontë county see where the classic authors garnered inspiration for their novels.  Give yourself a break this Easter with a relaxing trip to Airton Barn.

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Friends meeting house