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Great accommodation for an active family get together
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.
Skiddaw House diversifies the ways it is eco-concious
Skiddaw House is an off-grid game keeper’s lodge situated one and half thousand feet up, on the side of Skiddaw Mountain in the Lake District. Sue, the manager, is passionate about running Skiddaw House in an environmentally sympathetic way
The gentle wilderness of Outstanding Nature Beauty in south Northumberland
An area that is often missed by many the south of Northumberland within the North Pennines AONB has much to offer away from the crowded places. You can explore at your own speed, sometimes without seeing fellow explorers all day. We have walks and runs from the door, a long-distance path, museums, and vast open countryside., with Hadrian’s Wall is only a short distance away
A Busy Summer at Bron-y-Gader
We are almost fully booked in August and all weekends from end of July through to end of October are booked. There are a couple of weeks and weekends available in July plus mid weeks from September. See our availability calendar on IHUK website.
Just imagine – Breakfast with a view like this for £16 a night
The view, (and the low price) and the breakfast are just two of many reasons to stay at The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse near the pretty Lakeland village of Threlkeld. The fact the Coast to Coast cycle route passes the door and you can walk up Blencathra from the garden make it the perfect base for walkers, fell runners and cyclists. Keswick with all its attractions is a short drive down the road. And finally the traditional White Horse Inn just below the bunkhouse serves fantastic home cooked food and local ales. Be sure to book, as it’s very popular.
Stag and Hen Dos are welcome at Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Looking for an action packed Hen or Stag do? Then Mount Cook Adeventre Centre on the edge of the Peak District has your back!
Super accessiblity at this fab Yorkshire Centre
Low Mill Outdoor Center is a not-for-profit charity whose mission is to enable children and young adults to experience the real outdoors. This is reflected in accessiblity features they have installed.
Peak District Paradise
With four buildings, each slightly different so there will be one perfect for you, in the beautiful Peak District right by the famous Manifold Valley, makes a stay with us perfect for walkers, outdoor lovers and those seeking some peace and quiet.
Llanfyllin Workhouse can be hired for your wedding or function
We have 2 indoor venue/meeting rooms, a 5 star professional catering kitchen, a fully licensed bar, a 20 bed bunkhouse and 6.5 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens to explore and enjoy, making us the perfect site for your wedding, private party, festival, conference or meeting.
Wilderness wandering or valley meanderings?
Here at Carrshield nestled in the West Allen Valley within the North Pennines AONB at the south-western corner of Northumberland we have walks or runs ready for you to explore. Whether you fancy doing the long-distance Isaac’s Tea Trail or a gentler wander around a valley enjoying the sounds of the water babbling over the rocks, it is all ready and waiting for you to have your adventure
Availability May 1/2 Term on the edge of Snowdonia- Accommodation for your adventures.
Lon Dryll Outdoors accommodates large and small groups across the main house and bunkhouse. Situated on the edge of beautiful Snowdonia. 10 minutes from Snowdon we are ideally placed for walking, climbing, paddle sports and beaches. You can check us out on facebook and instagram for more pictures or to follow us and find out what we are up to here in lovely North Wales.
An accessible 6/7-bed Bothy at Glenbeg
The Glenbeg Bothy has a spacious wetroom which is suitably equipped for wheelchair users. With level access and free parking outside the front door, this accommodation is a great option for groups that include those with a disability.
Aberystwyth is the perfect base to explore the best of Wales
Aberystwyth is situated between two national parks, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire. The lively town if full of historic buildings and sites as well as loads of foodie spots to excite the taste buds.
Comfy bunkhouse in Suffolk
Comfy, farm stay self-catering in rural, but train-accessible, Suffolk. Sleeps 22 in five bedrooms, including a restored Shepherd’s Hut. Mix of oak bunks & beds. Relax in cosy sitting room; croquet, BBQ, ping-pong & badminton; explore the farm, picnic in a meadow. 20 bikes included in hire or kayak down the River Stour. Go Ape, visit castles, coast, historic towns. Larger groups can also book the Tudor Barn (also in this guide).
Katie Doherty & The Navigators – Live Music – Thursday 2 June 2022
We are really pleased to welcome back Katie and the Navigators for another gig at Deepdale. You may have seen their beautiful session in St Mary’s Church at Deepdale Festival 2021.
Ravenspoint Hostel sits on the shores of Loch Erisort
On the unspoilt Isle of Lewis, Ravenspoint Hostel sits on the shores of Loch Erisort, providing comfortable accommodation in a traditional crofting community where Gaelic is still spoken on a daily basis. Whether travelling by bike, car or on foot, look out for white-tailed eagles, otters, deer and enjoy exploring the community-owned Pairc Estate on which the hostel sits alongside a small shop, tea-room, fuel service and museum.
June in Carrshield
A wonderful month to be surrounded by mother nature in the North Pennines
With the valleys becoming a beautiful verdant green and the moors blossoming, the birds raising their young what is not to like about the North Pennines at this time of year? We may well be in the heart of England’s last wilderness, but we are conveniently located to explore this amazing area that teems in wildlife and has heritage sites around every corner. The latter starts with the accommodation being a Scheduled Ancient Monument that played its part in the Industrial Revolution to Hadrian’s Wall and other Roman sites being close by.
You cant get more coastal than this
If you’re looking for adventure by the coast Dale Fort FSC is perfect for you. Perched atop a Pembroke headland looking out over Milford Haven waterway gives spectacular views of the rugged coastline and the Irish sea.
Available for you and your friends to visit the Cairngorms this spring bank holiday.
Prosen Hostel (4 star) nestles in Glen Prosen, one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens. Stay for a while and explore, walk or cycle surrounded by outstanding wildlife, breathtaking scenery and all-encompassing tranquillity.



















