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Easter on the Scottish boarder?

    

A new hostel located in the heart of Newcastleton, the bunkhouse is a perfect venue for friends, families, and groups to spend time enjoying the spectacular Liddesdale countryside. Facilities include an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge. The kitchen has a 5-ring induction hob and double oven with grill, a built in microwave, a fridge, a freezer, dishwasher, toaster and kettle plus plenty of cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. The dining area seats 14. There’s a large drying room with a sink for washing muddy boots and a laundry service (charges apply, booking required). Outside you’ll find a seating area with picnic tables. Each room is allocated a secure outdoor pod equipped with a bike rack and loads of space to store any large items.

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Easter in the Lake District – You still can

       The Wild Wool Barn

Book the Wild Wool Barn this Easter in the Wild Ennerdale Valley and “discover” the most “undiscovered” valley of the Lake district. The Wild Wool Barn is one of the smallest hostels in the independent hostels guide and you can secure full exclusive use of this gem of the Lake District. The Barn sleeps 6-8 in 1 dorm. It has a cosy living room with Honister Slate fire place fully fitted kitchen, shower and toilet. All bedding and heating included.

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Ideal accommodation for your 2nd night

       Maentwrog Bunkhouse

Just 5 miles from the route at the northern tip of LLyn (Lake) Trawsfynydd, Maentwrog Bunkhouse is a small 4 person bunkhouse. Geared up for mountain bikers, it has a power washer and a lockup for bikes. With underfloor heating you are sure of a cosy evening and the local pub serving food is just a mile away. Sleeping bags can be hired.

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Great outdoor adventures in the North East Highlands by the coast

       Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is the perfect accommodation to base yourself for a few days to create your ideal adventure. Providing large open plan lounge and self catering kitchen, all bedrooms are en-suite, large garden area for guests use and a secure shed for sports equipment. Situated on the spectacular coastline of Sutherland and Caithness there are a number of organisations that provide bespoke activities or create your own adventure all within easy access of the lodge.

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Front of Helmsdale Lodge and Helmsdale Hostel

Budget self-catering rooms in the centre of Aberysywth

    

Walkers on the coastal path and weekend visitors to Aberysywth need look no further for basic, functional and affordable accommodation. Available for a single night bookings or longer, Castle Rooms Hostel is perfectly situated lesss than 5 mins walk from the coast/Wales coast path, the castle, the bus/rail stations and all the shops, bars, cafes and restaurants of Aberysywth. All bedding is provided and dogs are welcome by arrangement. Self-cater or eat out, the choice is yours.

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Cream building in distance with ruins, park and play area in the foreground

Balmaha Bunkhouse

       Balmaha Bunkhouse

Reopening 6th April 2023. On the banks of Loch Lomond on the West Highland Way, Balmaha Bunkhouse offered quality accommodation with breakfast, bedding and WiFi included. Ideal for walkers and family get-togethers

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Just 2 minutes off Traws Eryri (Trans Snowdonia), Treks Bunkhouse makes a great 2nd night option.

       Treks Bunkhouse

As the Traws Eryri route heads east away from Ffestiniog, you’ll are close to Treks bunkhouse. With stunning views over the mountains, this is the real Wales. The bunkhouses is available to groups at weekends and individuals midweek. It provides all the bedding you will need and towels on request. There’s a drying room to ensure you have warm dry kit for the next day. Self-cater or enjoy a tasty evening meal at the local community pub in Lan Ffestiniog. There is often a 2 night min stay at weekends, but as there is so much to do in the area, it may be just the excuse you need, to take a day off the route and explore.

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Elterwater Hostel at very heart of the Lake District National Park

       Elterwater Hostel

Elterwater Hostel is nestled in the Langdale Valley on the Cumbria Way. Experience the stunning landscape and quiet isolation of the Lake District but also be within easy access of attractions such as Ambleside, Lake Windemere and the Beatrix Potter’s cottage near Hawkshead. There is also an iconic pub nearby! Book Direct on this website or on the website of Elterwater Hostel.

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