This easily reached island with a rich Gaelic tradition is only a short ferry hop from Oban. The hostel has a welcoming vibe surrounded by tranquil space. An escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Space for the children to explore with stunning views of the surrounding islands and mainland to take your breath away. Lismore Bunkhouse has a mix of family rooms and a warm welcoming atmosphere with warm floors and flooded with island light.
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Toasting marshmallows in the woods at Rookhow
Bring your marshmallows, head torches and a sense of adventure to Lake District’s Rookhow bunkbarn where you’ll have 2 campfires & 12 acres woodland to yourselves.
We have availability for half term! Loch Fyne is waiting…
Escape the half term mania and come visit us for the hols, we’re the perfect hostel for taking a break to explore the highlands. You can expect a relaxing stay in our well kept rooms and plenty to keep you busy with in the area surrounding our hostel.
Step back in time with a stay in an old mine shop
With over 300 years of mining in the vicinity and many original features still within the building, you can imagine life as a Lead Miner at Carrshield.
Planning a New Year getaway?
What will you do for New Year? Whether you plan to spend New Year’s Day going for a brisk walk, or tucked up indoors in front of the log burner, we’ve got it covered. Ninebanks is the ideal location to get all your friends together. Head to Allendale (6 miles away) for the famous Tar Bar’ls procession and bonfire at midnight, or light the fire pit on our terraces and chill out? The choice is yours. Ninebanks is available now for exclusive hire bookings over New Year.
Brand new, ultra modern hostel in Swansea opens to guests on 15th November
Exciting news! The long awaited Cwtsh Hostel in the centre of Swansea will be taking bookings from the 15th November. This trend-setting hostel is the perfect base for backpackers, explorers, families, party-goers, schools and freelancers. Don’t delay, be one of the first guests.
Luxury Lake District Barn available for Christmas
We are a sole us barn with mountain views and currently un booked for Christmas. Loved by family and walking groups. We can’t guarantee a white Christmas but you’re more likely to see snow here than anywhere in England. Cosy log fires. Frosty walks from the door.
Looking for a winter adventure? Book sole use of Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge.
Gather your friends and family for a few fun filled days on the banks of Loch Ness. Surrounded by stunning scenery, there’s great walking and cycling from the doorstep, a short walk takes you to the iconic Urquhart Castle and Inverness is just a 20 min drive away. What a great way to celebrate a birthday, organise a post covid reunion or simply get together to enjoy each other’s company in this unique setting.
A Whistle Stop Opera is coming to Ushaw
Whistle Stop Opera : The Magic Flute is suitable for the whole family. The historic grounds of Ushaw house setting the scene for this tale of a noble quest to save the climate.
LEJOG cyclists love Wayfarers Hostel in Penrith, Cumbria
When planning your LEJOG or JOGLE route make sure to include a stopover at Wayfarers Hostel in Penrith. Tucked away on a quiet square, yet just 5 mins’ walk to the centre of this quaint market town, Wayfarers is geared up for Lejogers. There’s a drying room, secure indoor bike storage, bike cleaning and bike maintenance facilities. The beds are fully made up and towels can be hired. The modern, warm, rooms are all ensuite. Shop in town and cook in the well equipped kitchen or treat yourselves to a take out or a pub meal. After a night you’ll be rested and ready for the next leg of your journey.
Ilderton Dod Barns offer a haven for cyclists
Lockable biking facilities, mountain bike trails galore and not far to a network of quiet roads, Ilderton Dod Barns is fantastic for cyclists searching for adventure.
Hammocking on the Glyndwrs Way in Mid Wales
Plasnewydd has an area for hammocks, in a wooded area above the Bunkhouse. Come and relax with some Mocking in Mid Wales.
Hammocking on the Tarka Trail in North Devon
The grounds around Yarde Orchard provide ideal hammocking opportunities with tree just the right distance apart and excellent cafe food on hand.
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.
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.
Duke of Edinburgh – ideal campsite and centre in the North Pennines
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite provides secluded camping and a bunkhouse for group leaders, just North of Alston on the Pennine moors. Excellent facilities and a warm base with plenty of parking.
There are trees perfect for your hammocks at The Long Barn.
For the free spirits in your family, there’s the chance to spend a night or two in their hammocks when you stay at The Long Barn in beautiful rural South Wales. The sure way to add an extra dimension and more adventure to a weekend break or family holiday.
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.
Cosy farm stay Christmas for 22 in the Old Brooder, Suffolk
You will have sole use of this well-kitted out and luxury bunkhouse where you can cook and feast together in the kitchen and relax in the cosy sitting room with family games.
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.



















