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PERMANENTLY CLOSED ON 3rd MARCH 2024. There are few more dramatic places for wild swimming than Derwentwater, and Derwentwater Independent Hostel stands on the lake shore, overlooking the shallow sheltered waters of Barrow Bay, which warm quickly in the spring and summer months. And we hope this image speaks for itself.
Cholderton Farm, home of Cholderton Stonehenge Hostel, is licensed for marriages. They are licenced to hold ceremonies in different parts of the farm such as vineyards, woodland, and intimate or large ceremonies. Then afterwards you can celebrate in a marquee, a tipi or yurt! The hostel onsite provides value accommodation for wedding guests and the farm has some great areas for celebrations including a wedding barn. Make your dreams come true at Cholderton Farm.
With access to the 7stanes Trails, the Reivers Cycle Route and the Cross Border Trail on the doorstep, mountain bikers are flocking to this community-run bunkhouse. Opened in 2022 it has been designed with mountain bikers, cyclists and walkers in mind. There’s a large drying room with a sink for washing muddy boots, piping hot showers for tired muscles and a fabulous open plan kitchen, diner/lounge for gathering together, cooking, relaxing and re-living the day’s adventures.
Availability is now online for 2023 for Exclusive hire of Wooler Youth Hostel and Shepherds’ Huts
Outdoor Inns have opened their first luxury eco-cabins in the grounds of The Star in Lidgate. These cosy Scandinavian style cabins sleep up to 6 in 2 twin rooms and a double sofa bed. Equipped with a kitchenette and 2 separate shower rooms, there is everything you need for a relaxing & unique stay that won’t break the bank. Dogs are welcome too. Lidgate is surrounded by rolling Suffolk countryside (perfect for dog walking). Newmarket with all its horse racing connections is just a 15 min drive. And when the day’s activities are over there’s the charming 16th-century listed country pub and restaurant a few steps from your front door. What more could you ask for?
The Sail Loft can be booked for exclusive use for large family gatherings at Christmas. Stay in this four-star VisitScotland rated bunkhouse with 25 luxurious beds and bunks. It has a well-equipped, open plan kitchen and lounge, with a log burning stove offering cosy comfort after a day outdoors. Dogs are also welcome, so no need to leave your four-legged members of the clan at home. Portsoy in Aberdeenshire offers a relaxing getaway; fresh sea air, meandering coastal walks and tranquil countryside, there is plenty to explore whilst working off the Christmas indulgence.
The word “hostel” often strikes fear in peoples’ hearts as they imagine themselves sharing a dorm with 24 snoring strangers and not getting a wink of sleep. And although there are many, wonderful hostels that fit this description, Earby Hostel bucks this trend and will get you thinking differently about hostels, specifically staying in hostels as a family.
With beds available by the night and a welcome guaranteed, Edens Yard in beautiful Cornwall is ideal for pilgrims, walkers, and everyone who enjoys a long-distance trail.
At the Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale in the Lake District, we are fully sustained by the landscape. If we are not energising our souls with the peaceful escape from the hurly burly of everyday life, we are recharging our batteries with solar power to keep the lights on.
Church Stretton has an amazing golf course, situated on the hills above the All Stretton Bunkhouse
Blow away the cobwebs! Ashbourne Gateway Centre can provide you and your group with a base for low level, not too muddy and easy to navigate winter walks. From sheltered walks in Dove Dale (pictured) to circular walks of Carsington Reservoir (8.5 miles). The old LNWR railway line, now Tissington Trail, provides a route out to the delightful village of Tissington and back from the Centre’s front door (8 miles). You could celebrate with a fish and chips takeaway when back at Ashbourne.
Carrshield Camping Barn in the North Pennines sleeps up to 18 in 3 rooms, each with a wood-burning stove and a raised wooden sleeping platform. BYO stove, bedding, torch & water. Carrshield is situated within the North Pennines AONB which is renowned for it’s wilderness and also for being the snowiest place in England. Do you fancy a winter break in the snow?
Have a night off in Rydal on this challenging route from St Bees to Robin Hoods bay.
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At Glenbeg Bunkhouse you’ll have access to the wide range of exceptional outdoor activity experiences offered by their parent company, Cairngorms Activities.
Cairngorm adventures at Glenbeg Bunkhouse
When you pay bunkhouses prices for your accommodation, you will have more in your pocket for your activities.
House too small for all the family, want to get away with a group of friends? Why not book Height Gate, our large holiday property for your extended family or group to celebrate over the Christmas period. For that special time of year Height Gate is perfect for you and your group.
From epic theatre like “Father Christmas Needs a Wee” to incredible days out with reindeer rides and magical toy shops, East Lancashire is the place to be this Christmas period.
Spend Christmas in the beautiful Calder Valley at the Hebden Bridge Hostel.
The purpose-built St Maddoc Centre is ideally situated in a quiet rural location in its own 76 acres of meadows, woodland, headland and stunning coastline. Yet it is just 15 miles from Swansea and the Mumbles. The centre sleeps groups of 40-81 in a mix of ensuite rooms ranging from 12 bed dorms to 2-bed rooms. With fabulous communal facilities, it lends itself perfectly to hosting school groups and outdoor activities can be provided.
The Tweed Valley Forest Park is not as faraway as you think. Newcastle(2 hrs), London(6 hrs), Inverness(4hrs), Edinburgh(1hr) by car. This is a destination to savour all year round for runners ,walkers and cyclists. These trails are a short walk from our front door in the stunning Tweed Valley just south of Edinburgh in the Scottish Borders.
