The island is stunning, and on a nice day, there’s no better way to see the coastline than on the water. There are many ways to go about it, boat trip or kayak for example.
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Green Man, the perfect start or end point on the Lon Las Cymru
The start of the route if you’re travelling south to north or the end if going north to south on Lon Las Cymru. Directly on the route, bed linen is available, as is breakfast. Evening meals are available at the hostel or in the town of Chepstow.
Community run bunkhouse in the Scottish Borders
Newcastleton Bunkhouse has an accessible wet room, but please note access to the bunkhouse is via stairs.
Autumn half term availability in the Tudor Barn for 23, Suffolk
Up to 23 guests can enjoy our atmospheric Tudor barn. Enjoy the big outdoors in the day with activities on the farm, cycling on the country lanes or, if the weather is horrid, cosy up around the roaring woodburner, delve in the huge dressing up box and adults’ Tudor costume cupboard, enjoy huge puzzles and family games . Feast together in the underfloor-heated kitchen or at long oak banquet tables and sleep in Tudor splendour! Contact us with details of your group – number of guests, age range and preferred dates and we’ll get back to you with a quote.
October half term farm stay in rural Suffolk
There’s lots of activities at Milden! . It’s super cosy, sleeps 22 and with it comes the use of 22 adult road bikes (children BYO) to explore our quiet Suffolk lanes. Or enjoy our farm trails, scavenge hunts and activity pack of ideas to do on the farm. If it rains, you can hunker down in the cosy sitting room with family board games and TV or head off to local National Trust properties for more inspiration.
Spend New Year in the Lakes
Bring in the new year in the Lake District. Not only is it the most beautiful part of the country, but the fresh air and peace are also great for recovery the next morning.
Another hostel with a Royal connection
This impressive Georgian building was once part of a brewery. It was turned into a youth hostel in 1986 to replace Kendal’s Stone Cross Hostel which was deemed too large to be viable. Princess Ann opened Kendal Hostel officially on 30/3/87. Now in private hands, it joined our Independent Hostel network in 2013.
Opened by the Queen.
On the 22 June 2011, the Queen opened Alnwick Youth Hostel. Operating under the YHA Enterprise scheme it joined our Independent Hostel network right from its early days in 2012.
Purpose-built, accessible bunkhouse in the North York Moors
Yorkshire Cycle Hub’s stylish bunkhouse is very accessible. There is a ground floor 6-bed bunk room with an accessible wetroom with plenty of grab rails.
Autumn days and dark nights at Ninebanks
If you’ve not laid plans for the autumn half-term, then why not stay at our place? Country walks, exploring villages and Hadrian’s Wall. This 4 star hostel, in stunning rural Northumberland, has en suite bedrooms, a sitting room with log-burner and a spacious dining room. In the chalet are two high quality studio rooms, fully self-contained and separate from the hostel. Dogs welcome with prior notice for sole use or in the chalet.
Spend Christmas in the Lakes
Christmas is a magical time of year, so why not spend it in the most magical place in the country? The Lake District will provide a stunning backdrop to your celebrations this year.
A brand new bunkhouse opens in the Yorkshire Dales
Chapel House Gallery in the quaint market town of Hawes has just opened up it’s ground floor as a bunkhouse. This has got to be great news for all of you who love Wensleydale and the rest of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Run on the lines of a traditional bunkhouse, you can book by the bed, the room, or book the whole place for a gathering of friends or family. The bunkhouse sleeps 10 across 2 rooms.
Rookhow, an October half term oasis
Spend a week with family and friends at Rookhow with a 16 bed cosy bunkbarn with woodburner, historic Quaker Meeting House, yurt and 12 acres of ancient oak woodland with campfire.
October Half Term Bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons
Book now for Waterfall Country. For an unrivalled atmosphere, book for a unique stay that you won’t find anywhere else.
A former 17th century lead miners cottage
Ninebanks started life as a youth hostel in 1947. Its closure was planned for 1990, but it was bought by 2 YHA long-term members who continued to run it under the YHA banner. It joined our Independent Hostel network in 2014 and is still run under the YHA Enterprise scheme
Availability during holiday times
We are OPEN all year round, including all holiday times
Night 10: A little luxury awaits just north of the route
The purpose-built Yorkshire Cycle Hub welcomes C2C walkers. Modern, bright and stylish you’ll be able to relax and recharge after a long day walking.
Autumn Loviness in North Wales
Summer maybe over but you will always find a warm welcome waiting for you here at Bala Bunk House with picturesque surroundings and tranquil setting ideal for those who enjoy the great outdoors
Have you considered staying in a village hall during the Great North Trail?
Garrigill Village Hall is decked out for a weary Great North Trail cyclist or group of cyclists. Located in the North Pennines AONB, Garrigill Village hall is a fantastic stopover during your journey. The village hall has a self-catering kitchen, bunkbeds and further accommodation on the village hall floor and on the campsite.
With Autumn just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your half-term break!
So, calling all youth groups… if you are looking for accommodation for your residential visit and oodles of space for activities and craft work, then look no further! Seahouses Hostel is located in the pretty coastal village of Seahouses in beautiful, rural North Northumberland and is within walking distance to the beach, picturesque coastal walks […]
