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A hostel for book lovers

Kettlewell Hostel nestling in the picture postcard village of Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales has many features that make it stand out from the crowd. One of it’s most unique and endearing is the fact that most of the communal areas have bookcases of second hand books. These shelves are not full of trashy holiday reads, but have a comprehensive range of ‘proper’ books. The sort that would sit comfortably in a quality second hand book shop.

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Kettlewell Hostel

Simple guest house style accommodation at Toad Hall

Toad Hall does not have bunks or dorms. Guests have private rooms with the beds made up with freshly laundered bedding. Booking a room here is more like staying in a simple B&B with no breakfast provided.   With notice we can buy food in for guests and leave it for them in the self catering kitchen.

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toad hall

We are a hammocking hotspot!

Tucked away in the middle of ancient woodland, more than half a mile from the nearest road, Shining Cliff Hostel is perfect for spending a night under the stars in a hammock. There is nothing more magical that lying under a leafy canopy, backlit by moonlight and the twinkling of thousands of stars. Add to this the surround sound of the nocturnal woodland creatures and you will have an experience you will never forget.

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Woodland adventure

London weekend break without breaking the bank?

A jaunt down to the capital doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! The Publove hostels offer excellent lodgings for a budget price… And of course you have access to some of the best burgers in London.

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Enquire for Autumn/Winter mid-week sole use deals, (min 2 nights).

Skirfare Barn is quite the perfect place for gathering friends and family. This modern, insulated and toasty warm bunkhouse has lots of space and great facilities. It’s a great place to spend a couple of nights away with friends and family. Sleeping 20 across 5 rooms, the barn has breathtaking views across the Yorkshire Dales. The area is famous for its walking, climbing and cycling and there is local fishing, pony and llama trekking. So nobody is going to be bored.

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Barmouth Viaduct will be open for October half term 2022 and Christmas period

This Grade II timber railway viaduct, across the stunning Mawddach Estuary, is an essential route for many long-distance paths, cycle routes and the train network. Well worth the biggest upgrade in its history. The ongoing £25m Restoration involves periods of closure, when it is not be possible to walk, cycle or get a train over the viaduct.

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barmouth viaduct will be restored in 2021

New Year Exclusive Hire Availability at Wooler Hostel and Shepherds Huts

Join Friends and Family in Northumberland and Celebrate New Year, Spend New Year together with friends and family under one roof. With 51 beds, large well equipped kitchen and common room what better way to see in the New Year. Minimum hire three nights. Email [email protected] for more details. No private messages as we don’t always monitor FB messenger.

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comfy lounge with banner saying Hore the Whole Hostel at Wooler

Off-grid Christmas…

Shining Cliff hostel (the Hostel in the Woods) has availability over the Christmas period. A stunning woodland location to get-away-from-it-all with your friends and family.

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shining cliff youth hostel in the woods