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Escape to a family friendly Hebridean Island for Autumn Half Term

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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Bunkhouse with veranda, tables & chairs

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.

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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.

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Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, loch ness backpackers

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.

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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.

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Wayfarers Hostel has everything for a cycling staycation

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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