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Escape to the North West coast of Scotland this Christmas or New Year

November 15th 2022March 6th 2023

Far from the madding crowds, you’ll find peace, serenity, stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and plenty of fabulous walking from the doorstep of Stoer Hostel. Recently opened, converted from a former chapel, the hostel is on the wild and stunning Rhu Stòr peninsular on Scotland’s north/west coast. Warm and cosy with a wood-burner and a spacious communal area and a drying room, the hostel sleeps 22. Your perfect Christmas retreat for the extended family or a great base for a New Year adventure with friends.

Get your Christmas plans kick-started at Llandudno Hostel 17th-20th NOV!

November 11th 2022 Llandudno Hostel

The Christmas Extravaganza is returning to Llandudno!

This former pub opened as a hostel in 1986

November 11th 2022December 11th 2025

Initially operating under the YHA Enterprise scheme, Castle Acre Youth Hostel left the YHA in 1990 and operated independently as The Old Red Lion. The Old Red Lion joined the Independent Hostel network in 1993 and was one of the hostels featured in the 1st edition (1993) of The Independent Hostel Guide. The Old Red Lion, lovingly brought to life by the late Alison Loughlin, closed its books to new reservations in autumn 2025, and is awaiting a new lease of life.

Old Red Lion Hostel in Castle Acre used for retreats

Enjoy an evening around the Fire-Pit

November 9th 2022November 14th 2022 Beili Neuadd Bunkhouse

This bunkhouse has gardens with gentle scenery and a gorgeous fire-pit for you and your friends to gather around. The centrally heated barn sleeps 16 in three en suite rooms and includes a fully equipped kitchen-dining room and drying room. There is also a self-contained annexe that sleeps 4.

Cheer yourself up – come to Shropshire for a Winter break

November 8th 2022 All Stretton Bunkhouse

All Stretton Bunkhouse is open all through the winter offering cheap accommodation in some beautiful countryside. Walk, bike, browse the many independent shops locally or visit historic sites close by.

Celebrate Christmas with your family and freinds in the Lake District

November 8th 2022December 27th 2023 Elterwater Hostel

Book exclusive hire of this traditional Lake District cottage, and celebrate with up to 38 friends and family, enjoying fell walks, log fires and shared meals. Sleeping accommodation is split across six private rooms for two people, one family ensuite room, four rooms for up to six people and one four bedded room. Guests can enjoy home cooked meals around a large table in the spacious dining area, prepared in the fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Celebrate with everyone you love.

Imagine spending Christmas surrounded by 12 acres of private magical ancient woodlands. Yours to explore during your stay.

November 8th 2022November 8th 2022 Rookhow Bunkbarn

As well as the presents make sure you bring marshmallows, warm outdoor clothes and a sense of adventure to Rookhow Bunkbarn in the Lake District. You’ll have the spacious bunkbarn with cosy log woodburner, campfire, heated yurt and 12 acres of ancient oak woodland all to yourselves!

A group of adaults and children toasting marshmallows in the campfire

Wye Valley Walk Accommodation

November 7th 2022November 11th 2022 The Living Energy Barns

4km off the route of the Wye Valley Walk sits The Living Energy Bunkhouse (formerly known as Cadarn Bunkhouse). Breakfast is available (with notice) and evening meals are available nearby, please bring your own sleeping bags.

car park with two buildings behind, white painted bottom floor stone top, trees without leaves on the horizon

Man The Lifeboats, support Adam Clark – Live Music

November 5th 2022 Deepdale Rooms and Camping

We’re excited to welcome back this London folk band for a very special Brick Barn gig celebrating the launch of their new album, Soul Of Albion. You may have seen them perform their foot stomping music at previous Deepdale Festivals.

Deepdale Christmas Shopping

November 4th 2022October 15th 2022 Deepdale Rooms and Camping

Friday 4 November to Saturday 24 December 2022
Avoid those city crowds, support local businesses, and enjoy the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, by doing your Christmas shopping at Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale this festive season.

Xmas/New Year bookings at Falmouth Lodge

November 3rd 2022April 3rd 2023

Spend a seaside Christmas at Falmouth Lodge in the beautiful coastal town of Falmouth, the pride of Cornwall. Try Christmas bubbles on the Beach!! It’s close enough to Falmouth Lodge to leave your turkey cooking and go and play!! Play Boules or Brave the Waves with a cosy log fire to curl up beside afterwards.

I’m dreaming of a White Cumbrian Christmas.

November 3rd 2022March 6th 2023 The Wild Wool Barn

Snow at Christmas, is every child’s dream! The Wild Wool Barn, in Ennerdale, has fantastic views of those snowy mountains. Book now for Christmas or the New Year for the best chance of being the first one with the sledge on the hills this year

Snowy scene. Black cow in snowy field with snow covered mountains in the background

Relax with a family Christmas in the Tweed Valley Forest Park at Cleikum Mill Lodge

November 3rd 2022December 27th 2022 Cleikum Mill Lodge

Relax in a cosy comfortable and spacious character building, visited by King Charles in the past. Easy walks from the door beside the River Tweed or explore the hills and forests in this stunning landscape. We can arrange a turkey order if required. We have 3 ovens so you can cook easily in two well-stocked kitchens. We have flat entry for the less agile who can stay on the ground floor. Forget something? Need some tonic water or an extra Prosecco? It’s a minute to the shops.

Spend New Years Eve with friends in a cosy game keeper’s house on the mountain

November 3rd 2022December 31st 2022 Skiddaw House Hostel

Skiddaw House is available New Year’s eve for a group booking. It sleeps 21. Come and visit this historic mountain side hostel. Stay here for a real escape from it all; real log fires, real ales, no roads and no wifi! There are many interesting and crowd-free routes up Skiddaw, Blencathra, Great Calva and High Pike from the hostel. Skiddaw House is 3.5 miles from the nearest road but you don’t need to carry a heavy bag up here; there’s a shop selling everything you need to cook.

Why not try something different this Christmas?

November 3rd 2022 Marthrown of Mabie Bunkhouse

Surprise your family to a few days in a cosy yurt or cottage in the heart of Mabie Forest, just 6 miles south of Dumfries. Both yurts and cottages have wood burners and are available over the Christmas holidays.
If you fancy a party our Celtic Roundhouse sleeps 16 and has a stonking big wood burner to keep you toasty warm. Please get in touch with Pam at Mathrown of Mabie Bunkhouse for more details

Sumptous doble bed with rich purple cover in a yurt

Why not treat yourself to Christmas or New Year on the Devon Coast?

November 3rd 2022 Elmscott Hostel

Elmscott Hostel could be just the place for your big family Christmas, or a New Year with a group of friends. There are two separate units, which can be booked individually or together. The School House sleeps 15 and the School Room sleeps 20. So much cheaper than a hotel or a holiday house.

Why not escape to the Highlands this Christmas or New Year?

November 3rd 2022 Forest Way Bunkhouse

Forest Way Bunkhouse near Loch Broom ( 9 miles south of Ullapool) offers a spectacular Highland sanctuary for groups of up to11. Nestled between Lael Forest Gardens and the River Broom, the area is a haven for wildlife. You’ll be amazed at what you can spot from the window! Surronded by stunning mountains and lochs, the scenery is inspirational. Pack warm outdoor clothes, your walking boots, binoculars and have a Christmas or New Year to remember.

Bring your boots or you bikes and have a adventurous Christmas in the Brecon Beacons

November 3rd 2022 Smithys Bunkhouse

If you’re looking for an outdoorsy Christmas with the extended family – Look no further than Smithys Bunkhouse near Abergavenny. Surrounded by the Black Mountains, there are walks to Skirrid, Sugarloaf and Blorenge from the doorstep. For cyclists Sustrans 42 and the Lon Las Cymru run close by. So there’s no excuse for not working off the excesses of the Christmas season.

View across a large field to a shepherd adn his large flock of sheep

Celebrate Christmas or New Years with us

November 2nd 2022December 31st 2023 Kirkby Stephen Hostel

Kirkby Stephen Hostel would love to host your group over the festive period! Whether its for a canoeing trip or a family gathering we would love to host you. We have 39 beds, self catering facilites and we’re in the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Stephen. The town has lots of great pubs and lovely walks in the area with close access to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

Night 1 for strong cyclists

November 2nd 2022November 11th 2022 The Living Energy Barns

66 miles from the start of Lon Las Cymru in Chepstow strong cyclists will be able to reach us on day 1. Only 0.3 miles off the route it’s easy to get here. Breakfast is served here with notice and evening meals are available nearby.

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