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Hull Backpackers in the Independent Hostel network

In the heart of historic Hull this hostel is aimed at the individual traveller, groups, cyclists and families. Perfect for visiting Hull’s museums & attractions, such as The Deep, Marina, theatres and Bonus Arena. Sport fans friendly too. Family en-suite, singles and dorms. Self-catering kitchenettte and coffee lounge. Ideal for visiting Yorkshire Coast, historic Beverley and York. Daily ferries to the Netherlands put Europe on the doorstep.

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Hull Trinity Backpackers with Independent Hostels Sign

The Wild Wool Barn, part of the community of independent hostels

Nestled in the peace of the Ennerdale Valley, overlooking Ennerdale Water. The Wild Wool Barn provides luxury bunkhouse accommodation for 6 (plus 6 camping). Traditional wood-burning stove, electric heating, cooker and shower marry tradition with luxury. With no mobile signal or WiFi The Wild Wool Barn is a true chance to get away and explore the rarely visited Western Lakes. Perfect for camping at Ennerdale Bridge

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Ashclyst Farm is part of the independent hostel community

Ashclyst Farm Hostel is a charming National Trust farmhouse surrounded by land currently in the process of rewilding, with Ashclyst Forest a short walk from the Hostel. Your hosts Martyn & Lorraine are tenants of the Killerton Estate.Their spacious farmhouse is available for extended weekend breaks. Guests have the use of five private bedrooms, the farmhouse kitchen, dining rooms and lounge. There is a walled courtyard, secure cycle storage and drying room.

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Ashclyst Farm Hostels independent hostel sign

Enjoy The Sun this Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term

Families wishing to enjoy the beach this half term will love Llandudno Hostel. We provide Family friendly accommodation, with lovely modern en-suite shower and WC room. The Family en-suite bedroom has a double bed and 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeping 4 children and 2 adults) and an extra cot or fold up bed if required. Llandudno Hostel is a short walk to the beach which is only 2 streets away and Llandudno has a wealth of attractions to amuse little ones.

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Dorm Beds Now OPEN!

Llandudno Hostel has once again opened their bunk rooms as dormitories. First time since COVID the dorm beds are available. With new bedroom carpet throughout the hostel, the standard of accommodation for just £28 is fantastic. Come and enjoy the stunning location, enjoy a hike up Snowdon or explore the beautiful Bodnant Gardens. There is a wealth of history, natural beauty, beaches, great pubs and shops all within short radius of the hostel.

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Visit the Purbeck Heaths of Studland and Godlingston.

At one time the heathlands of Dorset spread from the Avon Valley in the east, across Purbeck as far as Dorchester in the west.  Of this continuous block of 50,000 hectares of heathland, once only fragmented by the river valleys of the Piddle, Frome and Stour, only 15% remains and these are in small fragments.  Part of these remaining habitats, ideal for the heathland birds, invertebrates and reptiles is now preserved as the Purbeck Heaths. Book a stay at Swanage Auberge and read on to find out how to explore and enjoy the heathland.

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Visit the Beavers reintroduced to these Perthshire Lochs

Ardnamurchan Bunkhouse is an ideal base for a Perthshire wildlife discovery holiday. Visit the huge wetlands around remote rivers and lochs. A beaver-built paradise. Home to the hunted by Ospreys. Beaver safaris are available from Alyth (10 miles away), run by Perthshire Wildlife.

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Beavers swiming in Perthsire

The best place to watch pods of Dolphin hunting migrating salmon

The shores of the Moray Firth are within a half hour walk from the centre of Inverness, and here you can watch pods of Dolphins. In the right season they can be seen hunting salmon which are migrating up the river to spawn. Walk to Merkinch Nature Reserve to get great views over the Moray Firth or for the best action travel the 14 miles to Chanonry Point. Bottlenose dolphins are around all year although there are more sightings in summer month when the dolphins are close to the shore hunting salmon.

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Dolphin hunting salmon

Explore the ancient grasslands on the Isle of Mull

The land around Fionnphort has been worked for countless generations, creating the familiar Hebridean patchwork of wildflower meadow, crops and grazing land, home to an amazing variety of plants and birds. It offers quiet sanctuary to wildlife and humans. Visit the bunkrooms to explore this and much more.

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Ross of Mull Bunkhouse