Divers are spoiled for choice at Browns hostel, with some world class wreck dives within 10 miles of the hostel. Boats from both WW1 and WW2 are visible at the Churchill Barrier sites and the Scapa Flow dive site.
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The lakes are still as gorgeous as ever….
For simple accommodation in the Lakes look no further than High Wallabarrow Camping Barn. A no frills stay for those just dying to get out in the midst of this stunning area again.
Walking Weekend 26th-27th September in Llandysul, West Wales.
Stay at the Long Barn in Capel Dewi, 2 miles from LLandysul. There’s the Bunkhouse for large family groups (31 beds), the Cowshed (6 beds), the Annex (1 double & 1 single bed) and the Cwtch (1 double & 1 sofa-bed). All done with social distancing in place. Come and stay on our beautiful organic farm.
Argyll Backpackers will be perfect for your budget wedding accommodation
Argyll Backpackers by the shore of Loch Fyne is an iconic hostel, best known for its affordable prices and stunning views across Loch Fyne to Arran and over to the Cowal hills.
Celebrate the UK’s Newest World Heritage Site with an Expedition On Snowdonia Slate Trail
Pentre Bach Bunkhouse is ideally placed on the Snowdonia Slate Trail – perfect for exploring all or most the incredible Welsh slate landscape.
Dive site teeming with life just 2 miles from Glencoe
Who could deny that Glencoe truly has it all, stunning mountains, beautiful lochs and a wonderful hostel all within easy reach. A friendly and warm hostel ideal for a good nights sleep after a day underwater.
Just the perfect place for walkers & cyclists
This fabulous hostel on the Scottish borders is always a popular choice for walkers and cyclists. In prime walking/cycling country, it’s close to The Pennine Way, St Cuthberts Way, Borderloop Cycle Route & Sustrans Route 84. Plus there are lots of lovely day routes.
Dreaming of sun at St Ives?
Crystal clear waters and sunny skies. We’re known to have some of the best beaches in the UK, while it has been a difficult year nothing beats taking to the beach to wash off your troubles.
Divers welcome at Craignure
Just 5 miles away from the what is known as one of the best shore wall dives in the UK, Craignure is ready to welcome divers and their groups.
Retreat to South Wales
Dark skies and a tranquil atmosphere await. A converted barn, Gilfach Wen excels in providing comfortable and affordable accommodation.
Post school holiday get-aways
We have lots of midweek availability in all our accommodation bases from September if you are looking for a short break when things are a bit quieter
Comfortable hostel with a wealth of nearby dive sites
Loch Fyne sets the scene for Inveraray hostel. Just jaw dropping scenery for miles around this 21 bed hostel… not to mention some top class dive sites. Ranging from a dynamited underwater pier to the picture perfect “cave” scenes.
On the edge of Snowdonia National Park
Bala Bunkhouse only a few minutes drive from the lake, LlynTegid and The National White Water Centre.
We’re delighted to see you all back
After a difficult few months things are starting to look up. We’re very happy to be able to now offer shared bedrooms with a maximum of 4 households sharing a room. With the social distancing dropping to 1m we will be able to reintroduce our communal areas providing social distancing is adhered to. Just a few short weeks after that from the 9th of August things will be looking a lot more normal, all restrictions are scheduled to be removed. From this date onward, we hope to offer you all an affordable, inclusive and sociable environment. We really can’t wait! Come for the mountains, lochs and views. Stay for the people, good times and memories. We’ll see you soon.
Cycling Holidays for all of the family in North Devon.
Five Sunnyside Holiday Cottage provides a perfect base to explore the Tarka Trail and surrounding coast and countryside by bike. Open all year round with availability from September 2021.
Families and groups! Come to the Pembrokeshire Coast this summer.
The National Trust Stackpole Centre on the Pembrokeshire Coast has 4 large houses sleeping between 44 and 11 guests. Secure one of these sought-after houses this summer. Don’t delay. Act Now.
A gem of a hostel for a gem of a dive site
Bute backpackers provides great value accommodation in Rothesay. Just a thirty minute ferry ride from Wemyss bay, home of the wreck of the SS Kintyre and a pipe all but made for diving…
Wilderness challenges and adventures in the North pennines
Looking for a wilderness challenge & adventure where you could walk or cycle all day and hardly see anybody? Then relax by an open fire & babbling river to watch the stars gradually emerge above you.
Choose one of our en-suite rooms
No more races to the bathroom here, all of our rooms are en-suite. After a long day exploring the stunning Southern Uplands or after completing your latest leg of Lands End to John O’Groats some peace and calm may well be in order. A nice warm shower or a soak in the tub, you can do that here, so make sure Moffat Independent Hostel is part of your next adventure.
Hardingsdown Bunkhouse great for an active retreat
Southern Wales has its fair share of gorgeous scenery. Worthy of a trip out in itself, but the real draw here is the potential for getaway/retreats. The beaches being very popular with surfers and the nearby area being held in high regard by climbers. There’s so much choice.



















