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Not just for schools!

       Sir Arthur Grant Outdoor Centre

The Sir Arthur Grant Centre not only provides great accommodation for schools, it is also ideal for a last-minute summer break. Providing great value self-catering accommodation for groups as small as 10 people. With availability for all the weekends of the summer holidays as well as the last two weeks in August.

Why not invite another family, or grandparents and cousins, for a last-minute break in rural Aberdeenshire? Enjoy all the space and brand new facilities, with 6 bedrooms, a big dining room, huge games room, and grounds and woodland to explore.

Here’s your chance to grab a great-value family holiday this summer.

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dining room at Sir Arthur Grant Outdoor Centre in aberdeenshire

Your key to exploring the Outer Hebrides

       Nunton House Hostel

Dreaming of exploring the Scottish Islands? Here’s the chance to make that dream come true. Nunton House Hostel on the enchanting Isle of Benbecula offers great value, self catering accommodation by the bed, the private 2 person room or the private 4 person room. (All rooms are en suite). Perfectly situated overlooking the beautiful sand & shingle beach at Culla Bay, with a vast expanse of moorland walking behind it, you can truly relax into island life. With causeway access to the neighbouring islands, Nunton House Hostel makes the perfect base for your Hebridean adventure.

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Fantastic groups hostel. Amazing value for money

       Blakedean Scout Hostel

Blakedean Scout Hostel is now opening it’s doors to other groups. Located amidst the rugged Pennine hills near Hebden Bridge, this unique hostel has much to sing about. Firstly at £150 per night for up to 24 people it’s superb value of money, (that’s just £6.25pp if you fill it). Camping is allowed in the grounds for larger groups. The hostel is located just a few minutes walk from the National Trusts Hardcastle Crags with self guided walks, orienteering, cream teas and wild swimming in Hebden water, The Pennine Way is also close by which offers suberb walking over the moors.

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5 star hostel in the Shetland Isles

       Islesburgh House Hostel

If you are planning to explore the Shetland Isles, your first point of call should be Islesburgh House Hostel. Situated in the main town of Lerwick, just a short walk from the ferry port, Islesburgh makes the perfect base from which to explore this most northern part of the UK. Beautifully appointed, with lovely tall, light and airy rooms all the facilities in the hostel are 5 star. You are assured of a very comfortable stay and great value prices.

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Unique 6-person bunkhouse offers fab green discount.

       Bells Bothy Bunkhouse

Bells Bothy Bunkhouse in rural southern Scotland, just 20 miles south of Edinburgh, offers a generous £10 per night discount if you arrive by bike or on foot. and no min night’s stay. Every booking gets sole use. Facilities include a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, log burning stove with a supply of logs, WC, shower and plenty of hot water. BYO bedding. This tranquil area and the nearby Lammermuir Hills are great for walking and cycling, while the beautiful beaches of East Lothian are not far away.

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Budget Accommodation near Westwood Ho! Beach

       Adventure Hostel

Adventure Hostel is almost too good to be true. Great accommodation, in a great location at great value for money. Just 2 miles from the Blue Flag beach at Westwood Ho! in North Devon there is so much to do in the area. You can book a bed in a dorm, a private room (twin or family), sole use of an entire Eco Lodge (sleeps 28), or you can book the whole site fro groups up to 224. What better reason do you need for a trip to North Devon?

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Superb large group hostel & activitiy centre on the shores of Loch Long

       Ardentinny Outdoor Centre

Sleeping group of up to 112, Ardentinny Outdoor Centre offers the perfect Highland base for any large group. Popular with schools, faith groups, clubs, field study groups and gatherings of friends and family etc, the centre offers catered or self-catering packages. Outdoor pursuits can be organised for your group, or you can arrange them yourself. Set in a stunning & remote location on the shores of Loch Long, the centre is only 1.5 hours drive from Glasgow. It could be just what you are looking for.

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Leafy drive down to Ardentinny Outdoor Centre

Book a micro bunkhouse in Ingelton just for you and your family

    

The Three Peaks Mini Bunkhouse, is exactly what the name says it is. It sleeps just 4 in two bedrooms each with one set of bunks. It’s in the oldest building in the pretty village of Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The area is full of attractions, waterfall trails, great climbing, caving, walking & cycling. The bunkhouse is only let sole use. Min stay 2 nights at weekends, single nights mid-week. It’s great value, super flexible……..a real gem. Dogs are welcome and outdoor activities can be arranged by the owner’s outdoor pursuits company.

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Fancy the fun of camping without getting wet?

       South Moor Farm Camping Barn

South Moor Camping Barn could be just what you are looking for. On the edge of Dalby Forest in the North Yorks Moors National Park, it offers you a renovated solid stone barn with space for up to 8 people to sleep on an insulated floor. There is a cold water tap, a sink, microwave, kettle, fridge and a chemical toilet in a separate room. There is electricity and USB charging. Outside you’ll find two cooking/BBQ areas, one of which is covered. Situated in a wonderfully isolated location on a working farm, you can book the whole barn for just £50 a night.

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Walkers’ & cyclists’ bunkbarn & campsite on The Pennine Journey.

       Winshields Bunkbarn and Campsite

Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what walkers on The Pennine Journey are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?

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Wild Valley Huts – Magnificent Waterfalls for you & your Family.

       Wild Valley Bunkhouse

Take a moment to look at Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. What do you imagine?

… the laughter from your children as they feel the light spray on their skin?
…. the freshness and clean air you all breathe in?
…the shrieks of fun as they dip their fingers in and feel the chill of the water?
…their awes of wonder as they watch the water powering down the rocks?
…a sense of calm and relaxation?

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History in Reagill Village Hall

       Reagill Village Hall

We have had the most amazing reviews from our guests and many repeat bookings. Although no one has seen the ghost yet.

If you are doing the ‘Coast to Coast’ walk, I could possibly pick you up in Shap by arrangement – that walk from Patterdale is hard enough without another three miles to Reagill. We also have a few sleeping bags at the hall and some duvets.

I don’t have a landline any more and my mobile is 07804291972, email: [email protected]

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Great news! Another YHA hostel is sold and kept as an independent hostel

       Dalby Forest Hostel

YHA Dalby Forest (previously know as Lockton Hostel) is now owned and run by an experienced independent hostel owner. This is indeed great news and a huge relief to the many thousands of people for whom Dalby Forest Youth Hostel has special memories and is a favourite place to stay. Currently offering sole use bookings, the hostel, in the sleepy village of Lockton in the North York Moors National Park, sleeps groups of up to 21 across 4 rooms. Affiliated to the YHA as a partner hostel.

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Exterior of red brick former school with solar panels, now a hostel