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Outdoor Adventures and Historic Pursuits for School Groups in Caernarfon
Situated in one of the most historic towns in Europe and with Snowdonia National Park nearby, Caernarfon is the a great choice for a school trip destination.
Cyclists on the NC500 come and warm your bones by the fire
We’ve got plenty of room for you! A hard day in the saddle is always more rewarding when you can kick back and relax after it. Sit in front of our log-burning fire and melt away the aches of a long ride. Come rain or shine it’ll be ready to set you up for another day out in our wonderful country.
No frills stay in the gorgeous manifold valley and warm yourself by the fire
Go back to basics, a group of friends exploring somewhere beautiful without costly airbnbs miles away from the hikes you want to be on. Who needs central heating when you’ve got a proper log burner?
Easter 2023 availability!
Book now for Easter at Shining Cliff hostel, a unique off-road, woodland hostel in Derbyshire as dates are going fast!
Falmouth Lodge has a cosy lounge with log burner.
Falmouth Lodge Backpackers is just two minutes’ walk from a blue flag beach and the South West Coast Path. Only eight minutes’ walk into town with its exotic gardens, art galleries, Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, and the harbour. Explore Falmouth and come home to our cosy lounge with log burner.
Ideal accommodation for groups close to Pennine Bridleway
Great for groups of mountain bikers exploring the Pennine Bridleway, Ashbourne Gateway Centre, in the pretty market town of Ashbourne, provides accommodation for groups of up to 27.
Visit the eco lodge in Autumn
Adventure Weekends: embrace the sanctuary of our cosy lodge, a blazing bonfire under a starry night sky: sharing stories of the adventures from your day out in the wild with Preseli Venture.
A firepit and covered seating at Witherslack Cycle Barn
However you have spent your day, whether you have been cycling around this beautiful part of the Lake District, walking one of Wainwright’s routes or kayaking in one of the lakes. There is no better way to finish it than to spend your evening sitting around a fire pit sharing stories with friends old and […]
You’re sure of a cosy stay at Ilderton Dods Barns by the log burner
Guests to our barn conversions in the north east corner of the Northumberland National Park really appreciate having a log burner. Whatever the weather you’ll be toasty and warm in front of our wood burner. Cyclists, runners, walkers & horse riders alike will welcome the chance to relax and chill together in front of a blazing fire after a busy day outdoors.
A country house hostel not too far from the Wales Coast path
An ideal stopover for walkers in a grand country house setting but at hostel prices. Just 3 miles from Aberystwyth and the Wales Coast Path.
B & B for horse and rider on the Humphrey Kynaston Way.
Hill Farm Camping Barn on the outskirts of Clive is perfectly situated at the Grinshill, the beginning/end of the Humphrey Kynaston Way. There’s stabling for the horses and basic camping barn accommodation for riders. Breakfast and packed lunches can be provided (with notice) to help you on your way. The Shropshire Way, Severn Way, and Sandstone Trail are also all close by.
Warm hostel, happy guests by the fire
The highlands can get a bit chilly but fear not Fort Williams Backpackers is always toasty with their open fire chugging away. Just what cold and tired adventurers will need after a day in the open air.
Cooking under the stars
After a day exploring what could be better than cooking and eating under the stars at the side of a river, we can provide the setting, you just need to book your stay.
Everything you could ask for in a fire pit and what a location
Situated in the Peak District’s Woodlands Valley on Snakes Pass, Hagg Farm, and the small self contained John Hunt Base, are available for hire by groups of friends, clubs, cultural organisations and families.
The best fire pit location in the country!
Shining Cliff hostel has a stunning woodland fire pit that nestles up against the base of Shining Cliff crags – an awesome location!
Gather round the campfire under the stars at Exmoor.
Enjoy Exmoor National Parks wonderful dark skies with complimentary logs for your campfire when you stay at Exmoor Bunkbarn
All cosied by the campfire at Naturebase
When the blackberries have been picked and the nights are drawing it is time to wind down and enjoy the glow of the stars in the dark sky and the glow of the roaring fire in the courtyard at Naturesbase.
Everyone enjoys the camp fire at Middle Ninfa
Turn back the clock, escape the rat race and spend a few days at Middle Ninfa. Surround yourself with nature and the magical sound of silence in the Brecon Beacons, where fresh air, mountain views, lush green scenery and wild life abound. Choose from the 6 bed bunkhouse or one of the private camping terraces, scattered across the mountainside. Why not bring a group and book the whole site? The bunkhouse and all the campsites have firepits for small campfires. We provide bags of firewood for £3 or guests are welcome to bring their own, but ask guests not to gather wood from anywhere in our area.
A hostel with a children’s farm next door. Perfect for an action packed holiday
Do your kids love children’s farms, but never want to leave? There’s an easy solution. Bring them to Cholderton’s Charlie’s Farm and stay at their wonderful hostel next door. It’s the recipe for happy children and the perfect holiday or long weekend.



















