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Accessibility at The Start Bay Centre
Access: There is ramped access to the hostel.
Toilets: The hostel has accessible toilets however there isn’t a grab rail.
Rooms: There are ground floor rooms that are wheelchair accessible.
Argyll Backpackers near Ardrishaig has remarkable, recycled signs!
Argyll Backpackers have up-scaled old table tops to make their hostel signs. They are actually locally recycled table tops edged with cycle tyres, and lettering ordered online. Being attached to the fence they go nowhere!
Make it a year to remember with a holiday on the Hebridean Isle of Muck
Explore the Isle of Muck. A beautiful island to easily navigated on foot. A diverse bird population, and rich marine life. White sandy beaches and bays to relax and unwind.
Elterwater Hostel makes us all proud in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards!
We are so pleased to announce that Elterwater hostel has achieved Bronze place in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards; hostel or bunkhouse of the year!
Adult Adventure Breaks, Lake District
Why not book a short break at the Hawse End Centre near Keswick to help reset after a hectic Christmas and New Year. The beautiful Borrowdale Valley offers fresh air and big panoramas. Kick start a more active lifestyle for 2022.
We’ve got new ways to contact us
You can now email us at [email protected] or you can use WhatsApp – 07909223819 or Messenger on facebook. It is so easy to get in touch to book your next break away.
School Groups at Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Ninebanks is a great base for groups who appreciate sole use. You get the building to yourselves, a dedicated meals service designed around your programme and choices, good quality accommodation and a good space for work and play.
If studying, on the doorstep are Hadrian’s Wall with its host of Roman attractions, and outstanding geology. Or it’s a great venue for team building and revision breaks.
Flexible prices for large groups at Gilfach Wen Barn, even for New Years Eve.
Groups of more than 16 people staying at Gilfach Wen Barn pay only for the nights additional people stay, to make it less difficult for group organisers to plan their trips. Planning a holiday, celebration or even a New Years Eve party can be tricky when some of the group want to confirm closer to the stay, or can only join for part of the booking. The pricing structure for Gilfach Wen Barn takes away all the hassle of guessing your group size.
En suite accessible room at Rydal Hall Bunkhouse
There’s a three-person accesssible room. Furnished with a single bed and one set of bunks it has an ensuite wet room, direct accessible access to the outside and a stair lift leading to the kitchen and communal lounge
Fires For All Seasons at Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Ninebanks has added gravel terraces, chimineas, barbecues and a lovely firepit to the front of the hostel so that people can enjoy this lovely setting with views across the valley. You can share time together, listen to the curlews calling or watch the stars wheel overhead. And when you’ve had enough, turn your steps to the cosy sitting room and enjoy the woodburning stove.
Fantastic Highland hostel joins the IHUK network
Fraoch Lodge is a 5* family run hostel near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. It is ideally located for walkers, cyclists, wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast. Eco friendly with an organic garden. Self-cater or treat your self to delicious home-made meals.
Seahouses Hostel Welcomes Faith Groups!
We have welcomed a great many groups over the years of all faiths; some use this calm and quiet space as a retreat, whilst others use their time for activities or exploring local heritage. With a wide range of things to see and do locally from boat trips to the Farne Islands, visits to Bamburgh Castle and the holy island of Lindisfarne to explore, there is plenty to keep everyone busy!
2022 availability
We have now changed to a minimum two night stay in peak season over the weekends. Also get in touch for group bookings where we can apply discounts for any stays of more than two nights.
The best classroom and richest cupboard, is roofed only by the sky
Not all classrooms have walls. Robin Hood’s Bay’s cobbled streets, rock pools and coastal environment provide a natural outdoor classroom and curriculum to explore, discover and unwind. Run by ex school teachers who will share their love of learning, rock pooling, fossil hunting, star gazing and cliff walking. Ideal for residential trips and also day visits for school educational trips.
New Warden at Skiddaw House
After 6 years of successfully running Skiddaw House, Suzy and Martin have passed the reins onto a new Warden. The new Warden is Sue Edwards who has worked in hostels for over 11 years, 10 of which have been in hostels in the Lake District. Sue likes nothing better than getting a rucksack on, with tasty snacks inside, and heading out on the glorious Lake District fells with her dog Jura.
Stay in a train carriage by Glenfinnan viaduct and experience the magic of Harry Potter for yourself
The Glenfinnan Viaduct. Made entirely from concrete and arguably the most impressive viaduct in the UK. It cuts through the Scottish highlands with like a hot knife through butter and it is no surprise that visitors flock from all corners of the UK to revel in its beauty.
Your perfect and affordable base for visiting Glasgow.
Glasgow has so much to offer; shopping, nightlife, museums, galleries, theatre and more. Euro Hostel Glasgow offers you the perfect place to stay for a city break. The location can’t be beaten! Central station, subway, shopping and O2 Academy are all a short walk away. Neither can the price!
Open for over night stays in Harwich throughout the year as well as for day hire.
Stay in a centrally heated former town fire station, just 50m from the beach in the Harwich Conservation area. The old engine garage is now the dining area and above the fireman’s pole you can sleep in cabin style sleeping areas. The centre can also be hired for small group daytime activities without an overnight stay.
Your final night: Just metres from the end of the C2C
The Old School House is 19 miles from the path at Glaisdale. It provides 4 and 6-person rooms when not booked by a group. The quaint village of Robin’s Hood Bay with its cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops is the perfect place to kick off your walking boots, relax and unwind after your epic walk.
