Cycling on a beautiful sunny day along quiet country lanes with the prettiest countryside and scenic coastal routes in stunning Northumberland – and sharing all this with family, friends or cycling club. Doesn’t it sound perfect?
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Easter Holidays in the Highlands
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is looking forward to welcoming everyone over the Easter break. The Scottish Highlands are looking particularly stunning with all the new growth coming through looking to blossom just in time for Easter. Make the highlands a destination this year and experience the vast open Straths and endless blue skies of the East Coast Highlands, you can loss yourself in them.
Easter at The Wild Wool Barn is a magical time
There is always something going on in the Forest at Ennerdale at Easter. Fells and Flowers and Easter Egg trails all on your doorstep, when you book The Wild Wool Barn for your Easter Break
Escape to the Isle of Mull this Easter
Stay at the enchanting Ross of Mull Bunkrooms. Book this 8-bed cottage for the exclusive use of your group. You’ll be amazed at what great value for money it is. The setting is picturesque with an outdoor eating area and parking. It is less than a mile from Fionnphort, for visiting Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles.
Easter at The Kettlewell Hostel
Bring your friends together for a lovely Easter Weekend break at the multi-award-winning Kettlewell Hostel, enjoy great walks and cycling around the Yorkshire Dales and then curl up in front of the wood burner with a great book from the second-hand bookshop. There is a great self-catering kitchen or you can have a hearty group meal cooked for you from the menu.
Snowdonia on our doorstep
It’s still uncertain if and when we can open our group accommodation but until then, we keep exploring the local area.
Finish your epic LEJOG walk at Sandra’s Hostel in Thurso.
There’s nowhere better to spend the last night of your Land’s End to John O’Groats walk than Sandra’s Hostel in Thurso. Run by fellow adventurers who understand the needs of the weary walker, a free continental breakfast is provided each morning. You have a choice of a bunk in a cosy dorm or a private room. The bustling town of Thurso has plenty of places to buy something special to celebrate your epic achievement. Self cater in the hostel’s communal kitchen and relax and share stories in the lounge. Or hit the town and visit the pubs or eateries.
Finish your epic LEJOG cycle at Sandra’s Hostel in Thurso.
There’s nowhere better to spend the last night of your Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle adventure than Sandra’s Hostel in Thurso. Run by fellow adventurers who understand the needs of weary cyclists, a free continental breakfast is provided each morning. You have a choice of a bunk in a cosy dorm or a private room. The bustling town of Thurso has plenty of places to buy something special to celebrate your achievement. Self cater in the hostel’s communal kitchen and relax and share stories in the lounge. Or hit the town and visit the pubs or eateries.
The Southern Upland Way. Britain’s first official coast to coast path.
A journey that has a great variety of scenery some sections are long and challenging, some are ideal for families and the less ambitious. Take it fast slow or just do circular walks from a base.
Long distance adventures on the doorstep
Carrshield Camping Barn is ideally located to use as a base to explore this wild, remote and beautiful area. We are conveninient for cycling and walking routes.
Easter availability on the banks of Loch Ness
A stay at Lochside Hostel perched on the banks of Scotland’s world famous loch would be make the highlight of your Easter. There’s great walking and cycling on the doorstep. The nearby Loch Ness museum and Urquhart Castle to visit. And of course one certain monster to spot!
Food, a log fire and friendship on the Cape Wrath Trail
Gerry’s hostel is a firm favourite with Cape Wrath Trail walkers. Most stay at Gerry’s hostel after a night at Maol-Bhuidhe Bothy, which is run by the Mountain Bothies Association. After a much more comfortable night at Gerry’s Hostel many then walk on to stay at Kinlochewe Bunkhouse another lovely hostel in the Independent Hostel UK network.
Highland Adventure Holidays at Ballater Hostel
Choose from walking, fishing, climbing, cycling, horse riding, whisky tasting or castle visits. All these great activities are close to this family friendly hostel.
Highland Adventure Holidays at Ballater Hostel
When you pay hostel prices for your accommodation, you will have more in your pocket for your activities.
Refresh the soul with a icy dip
While Witherslack is known for being cyclist friendly you don’t have to come on two wheels. There’s plenty of other activities to get stuck into when things are back to normal, a bit of wild swimming perhaps?
Still time to spend Easter in the lakes
Lowick School Bunkhouse, formerly the primary school of Lowick Green now serves as accommodation for groups in the outer lakes.
An Idyllic break perfect for a couple
The isle of Harris, Jaw dropping beauty for miles around. What better place to enjoy a well needed romantic break. All being well bookings are being taken for 2021. Relax and soak up Harris and all the wonder to be found.
Surf the blues away!
Lockdown has been rough on everyone, but university students especially. Being cooped up is no fun, but with brighter days on the horizon there’s reason to be cheerful. Blue Rooms offers excellent accommodation for an affordable price. Just perfect for students who want to soak up the sun or get out and surf.
Cornwall 2021
Bookings for July, August and September are filling up fast.
Make your booking soon. No deposits and pay on arrival.
Holidaying on a budget? You’d be surprised how many wonderful things there are to do in and around Seahouses which are totally free of charge!
From simply spending time in our spacious garden complete games, activities and play area to walking along the many routes and trails all offering truly great views and pretty countryside to enjoy; as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are beautiful beaches and scenic coastal routes too and it really is a walker’s paradise!
City break for two…
Hull Trinity Backpackers is ideal for a night or weekend away. Hull is noted for it’s striking architecture and diverse art and culture scene. For a romantic weekend there’s buckets to do. Hull trinity Backpackers is in the centre of town so you’ll have free reign to immerse yourself in all Hull has to offer. You could go and admire the marine life at the famed aquarium, home to Europe’s deepest viewing tunnel. Or maybe you’d prefer to sample the seafood instead! With the Humber Fish Co being highly recommended. There’s also museums of all flavours just waiting to be discovered. All the while knowing you’ve got a cosy private room to get back to at the end of it all.

















