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Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Skiddaw House has been dubbed “England’s loneliest house.” It’s an enchanting, remote property that has recently garnered much media attention after being featured on Channel 4’s Living Wild program presented by Sophie Morgan.
Being renowned for it’s footpaths the Yorkshire Dales outshines itself as a walking holiday spot. Skirfare Barn happens to be right in the middle of it, with paths right outside the door. The Barn is well equipped for the needs of up to 20 people, is fully heated, provides Wifi and has a drying room for your boots.
Are you looking for an island retreat?! There are 2-night and 3-night stays available in the 3-star Hostel throughout Spring/Summer. Staying overnight on Skomer, off the Pembrokeshire coast, provides the perfect chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With a maximum of just 16-overnight guests, there’s always a quiet place or amazing wildlife encounter just round the corner. Beautiful, peaceful, and entirely unforgettable.
Then a few nights at Sparrowhawk Barn is just for you. The high open moorland is close by. Here you can find wild ponies, buzzards, and amazing flora and fauna. Walk, mountain bike and wild swim in this fantastic national park and immerse yourself in the beauty of our Wild Isles.
The Dolphin Inn, located in Dunbar in East Lothian, is just 20 minutes train ride from Edinburgh and a great base for an active seaside holiday.
Gaveston Hall offers great value group accommodation for groups in the rural West Sussex countryside. This former boarding school offers wonderful facilities for its guests as well as being just 3 miles from the Knepp Estate, which has an abundance of birds & butterflies and plenty of lovely walks.
The hidden gem of Maentwrog Bunkhouse puts you in the perfect place to explore the mysteries of a temperate rain forest in Wales. Visit Coed Felenrhyd & Llennyrch, a rare Atlantic Oak woodland sitting above Vale of Ffestiniog and fringed by the dramatic waterfalls of the Afon Prysor gorge. Explore its atmospheric pools and take in dramatic views of Snowdon to the north and the rugged uplands of the Rhinog mountains to the south. Enjoy a real taste of our Wild Isles.
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
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.
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.
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.
The route can be done as an Ultra run in one go, event planned for the first weekend in August, or as a more leisurely pace in relatively easy stages. This particular one is the ten miles from Alston to Ninebanks.
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.
Care has been taken at Camp Hillcrest to make this quirky, fun-loving bunkhouse as accessible as possible.
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.
Of course you could stay in this Easter, but why would you when a trip to Falmouth. Be by the sea and soak up the culture this holiday.
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,
Easter is a magical time of year to visit Eigg. Before the arrival of most tourists and midges!
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.
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.
