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Not just somewhere new – Somewhere you can come back to. 

       Wild Valley Bunkhouse

Let us be your Bolt Hole Escape!
A bolt hole is a rejuvenating place that trades your daily routines for short term travel bliss; leaving your place of work to get to your moment and what you love doing most. It’s being you, just a softer agenda where you’re chasing satisfaction, not schedules.

It’s not just anywhere. It’s charm. It’s character. A place to “bolt” to for privacy, seclusion, or a quick break from routine. Somewhere of comfort, familiarity; somewhere you know that your transition to relax and recharge is swift & smooth.

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May half term short break – comfy bunkhouse stay in Suffolk

       Old Brooder Bunkhouse

The Old Brooder in Suffolk is available for up to 22 guests (sole use). Hire includes use of fleet of adult road bikes, tennis court, BBQ, farm trails and family friendly farm activities – meet the farmyard piglets and free range chickens, build dens in the woods. Email us with size of group, age range and preferred arrival and departure dates – we’ll send a quote.

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Availability for Spring Bank Holiday Half Term

       Butterton Camping Barns

Great value accommodation in the Manifold Valley. We are perfectly situated for a walk around the Manifold valley and enjoying the quiet area of the Peak District in the village of Butterton. Our local pub Black Lion inn is only a 6 minute walk away to enjoy a meal after a days walking.

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May half -term farm stay in glorious Suffolk Tudor Barn

       Tudor Barn

The Tudor Barn sleeps up to 25 guests in glorious Suffolk countryside. Borrow our fleet of 25 adult road bikes (children BYO) to enjoy the local country lanes, play tennis, explore our farm trails and farm activities, meet the two friendly piglets, watch the house martins, picnic in ancient hay meadows. Feast at banquet tables or BBQ in the herb garden. Send details of group (size, age range, ideal dates) and we will send you a quote.

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We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel

       Elterwater Hostel

We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel Immediate start available through to the end of September. Love working with people and don’t mind rolling your sleeves up? We’re looking for a friendly, flexible Hostel Assistant to help us during the busy summer season. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting reception, housekeeping, and […]

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Summer Family Gatherings & Midweek Escapes in Stamford, Lincolnshire

       Garden House

The Garden House is a stunning Georgian property in the heart of Stamford, sleeping up to 42 guests — ideal for multi-generational family gatherings, celebrations, and group retreats.

We have limited availability remaining across summer school holidays, midweek breaks throughout autumn, and a very special post-Christmas stay this December. Whether you’re planning a sun-filled summer reunion or a cosy winter get-together, The Garden House offers the perfect setting to bring everyone under one roof.

A 25% deposit secures your dates. Get in touch at [email protected]

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In a secluded cove on the Wales Coast Path, between Llangrannog and New Quay.

       Ty Cwch Boathouse

On Iolo Williams’ favourite stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll find Ty Cwch Boathouse waiting at the end of the day. Nestled in a secluded cove, it sleeps 4–12 and offers a fully equipped kitchen, a deck with infrared heating for cooler evenings, and a firepit in the garden. After a long day on the trail, enjoy hot showers and comfortable beds.

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Secure bike storage and e-bike charging in the heart of the Tweed Valley

       Kailzie BIG Lodge

Kailzie BIG Lodge offers state-of-the-art bunkhouse accommodation for groups of 10 to 27. For cyclists, there are four dedicated, fully equipped bike-washing stations, as well as a maintenance area with stands and e-bike charging facilities, all within a digitally locked, secure, CCTV-monitored bike store. Located close to the famous mountain biking areas of Glentress and Innerleithen, it’s the perfect base for an adventurous escape.

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Entrace with fantastic mountain biking mural

Calling all Cavers

       South Dartmoor Bunkhouse

Owned and managed by the Devon Spelæological Society, this converted village dairy in Buckfastleigh is a rugged, honest base for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed specifically for clubs and groups of up to 16, it provides a warm, practical retreat for cavers, paddlers, mountain bikers, and hikers. Located perfectly for exploring Dartmoor’s rivers, tors, and trails, the bunkhouse focuses on the essentials: reliable comfort, a space to refuel and dry out between adventures.

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cavers in the common room at south dartmoor bunkhouse caving hut