Care has been taken at Camp Hillcrest to make this quirky, fun-loving bunkhouse as accessible as possible.
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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.
Egg-ceptional accommodation, Falmouth Lodge Backpackers have Easter availability
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.
Accessiblity at 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,
Recharge yourself this Easter with a trip to Eigg
Easter is a magical time of year to visit Eigg. Before the arrival of most tourists and midges!
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.
Have Your Own ‘Spring Watch’ in Alston
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.
Bron-y-Gader opens it’s doors for the 2026 Season
Yes, we are opening up again on the 9th March after our normal winter closedown.
We have lots of bookings for the year with just a few weekends available before mid summer.
Weeklong Summer holiday in the Lakes in favourite sole use woodland hostel
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!”
There’s so much to do when you stay at Llangollen Hostel for Spring Bank Holidays
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.
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.
Spend Easter on a Lakeland Fell Farm
Escape the strains & stresses of everyday life and treat your family/friends to a few days tucked away on a Lake District hill farm. Wake up to stunning views of Blencathra, Helvellyn and Castle Rock and the comings and goings of a working farm.
Spend your Easter break in Malhamdale, staying at the historic 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.
Rydal Hall Bunkhouse Re-opening!
The Bunkhouse renovation started at the end of January 2023, focusing on maximizing our guests’ comfort, providing a much better flow within the property.
We are pleased to announce that after an extensive make over we are due to re-open on the 5th March 2023!
Come and enjoy the Lake District and be one of the first to stay at Rydal Hall Bunkhouse!
Sleep on a deserted island and get up close to thousands of birds
You are assured of a never to-be-forgotten experience. The rare chance to spend nights on a deserted island in the company of a handful of humans and hundreds of thousands of birds.
Nature photography holidays on Skomer Island
From April till October you can book a stay on Skomer Island. Read on to find out what you can see, from Sheerwaters to Seals, and select the season for your visit.
Spring is in the air here at Seahouses Hostel so why not treat yourself to a mid-week break this month!
Seahouses Hostel has a variety of rooms available for families, small groups or the independent traveller.
Barrington Bunkhouse is proud to be part of the Independent Hostels network
In the peaceful village of Rookhope, in Weardale, Barrington Bunkhouse sleeps 13 people in comfy bunks around a central relaxing area. It has a small kitchenette and is ideal for family groups. Dogs by arrangement. A warm welcome awaits.
Enjoy an Easter break with friends or family on the North Yorkshire coast
Scarborough Youth Hostel are now taking bookings for the weekends and the Easter Holidays. So you have the perfect excuse for taking advantage of the best Scarborough has to offer; two beautiful sandy beaches with a range of watersports activities including surfing and paddleboarding; excellent walking on miles of coastal paths on the Cleveland Way and access to the North York Moors with abundant opportunities for walking and mountain biking,
Stay at the Bristol Wing and help support young people at risk
This fabulously quirky boutique hostel in the centre of Bristol is part of the YMCA Brunel Group. True community champions, any profits from the hostel go towards supporting young people at risk.
Space for the whole family at Easter.
Whether its a family gathering or a large walking group Kyle of Tongue Hostel can accommodate. The moving scenes of the Scottish shoreline contrasting with the rugged mountain Ben Hope serve a gorgeous backdrop for your Easter away.
