Bring your four-legged friend at no extra cost when you book the Hopetoun Bothy. Cosy self-catering for 1–8 guests + dog(s) in the heart of the Lowther Hills, Leadhills.
Special Offers
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December Discount!
We have late availability for a two night stay on the first two weekends in December. Price reduced to £600 for a two night stay sole occupancy. Weekends of 5th and 12th December.
New Year at a sole use hostel in the Lake District: 4 nights for 3 offer
Come and stay at Rookhow, a cosy 16 bed hostel with a woodburner, underfloor heating and 12 acres of woodland with a campfire. £390 per night. 4 nights for 3 offer. Monday 29th December to Friday 2nd January. Hire the yurt in the woods if you’re up for an adventure (not be be hired separately)- that ahs a woodburner too! (all logs included)
Three Nights for the Price of Two
Enjoy an extra night for free while exploring this beautiful corner of South-West Scotland. Surrounded by sea, heritage, and natural beauty, this eco-friendly, community-run bunkhouse sits at the heart of the Whithorn Way — a 152-mile walking and cycling route following ancient paths on the medieval pilgrimage to St Ninian’s Cave. Stay between 1st November 2025 and 28th February 2026 and get three nights for the price of two. Relax in private en-suite rooms, cook up a feast in our well-equipped kitchen, and enjoy a warm welcome from the local community. Perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and explorers alike.
Winter group getaways in the heart of Ennerdale, Cumbria
Looking for the perfect spot for a winter group trip?
Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre has exclusive use group stays available this season — ideal for families, schools, unis, or youth and military groups. Log burner, dark skies, wild views, and proper peace.
📅 Discounts available this winter – book now!
Save 10% on you Highland Adventure, using discount code IHUK2026
Highland Basecamp is located in the remote village of Lochaline right next to the Sound of Mull. The perfect location for exploring Mull & the entire West Highland Peninsula. There is no better place to escape the rat race and immerse yourself in nature. Stay longer and enjoy this 🌟 Exclusive Offer 🌟 by booking a stay of two nights or longer and quoting discount code IHUK2026.
🌲 Shining Cliff Hostel – December Weekend Still Available!
We’ve got a rare December weekend still open at Shining Cliff Hostel — 19th & 20th December — ideal for groups looking for a simple, affordable pre-Christmas get-together in a truly unique setting.
10% off winter stays in North Wales
Enjoy the breathtaking dusting of fresh snow fall or a haw frost in North Wales. The beauty of clear crisp blue skies in winter above the landscape of Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) or the lace like trees at Betwys y Coed create unforgettable moments of magical joy. Walks in the winter that may be less slippery. Call 01492877430 for Winter discount code: STAYWARM25 for 10% off your stay at Llandudno Hostel available between 1st November-15th December and 2nd January -13th February 2026.
Get a Green Voucher by arriving at this hostel on foot or by bike
Exchange your Green Voucher for a half price stay at Dolgoch or Tyncornel Hostel. Dolgoch and Tyncornel Hostels are in the wild and stunningly beautiful Cambrian Mountains a days walk apart, ideal for an adventure by bike or one foot.
Deepdale Rooms offer a 10% Sustainable Travel Discount if arriving on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Deepdale Farm, are serious about sustainability. They have taken 60% of their land out of production to manage it for wildlife. They are restoring and improving habitats across the farm. They farm alongside nature, growing organic crops while providing food and habitat for birds, invertebrates and other wildlife. They also give a discount to guests who arrive sustainably too.
Half-Price Stays for Under 18s at Dolgoch Hostel!
Tucked away in the stunning Welsh wilderness, Dolgoch Hostel is your gateway to wild adventures — with beds from just £15 for adults and only £7.50 for under 18s. Escape the ordinary, explore the outdoors, and make memories for less!
Family Holiday Heaven-in an eco shipping container hostel. With upto 25% discounts for longer stays and exclusive use.
It’s remote, wild and, off season, pretty much empty. But if you are prepared to make the journey here, the beauty of this corner of west Wales will captivate you. Whether you book the whole place or just a cabin we’re offering up to 25% discounts for longer stays and a price per person for exclusive use. That’s a saving of £234 if there are four of you and over £800 for 12 people staying for seven days.
Stay Longer, Save More – Discover This Hidden Welsh Gem!
Enjoy discounts on stays of 2+ or 5+ nights at this magical stone bunkhouse overlooking Cader Idris and Cardigan Bay.
Hike the mountains, paddle the rivers, roam the beaches — then rest easy in your own cosy 4-bed room or book both rooms for a private group escape.
Breathtaking views, unforgettable days, and peaceful nights await!
Half-Price Stays for Under 12s at Gumber Bothy!
Ready for a real adventure? Just a 1.5-mile walk from the nearest car park, Gumber Bothy is your escape in rural Sussex.
Bunk up in the shared space. Sleep on platforms, bring your own bags — it’s all the fun of camping, minus the soggy tent! Adults just £20 per night, Children under 12 just £10 per night.
Special Offer: Savings for Independent Hostels website users (that’s you)
Use code IHG25 when staying at the Wild Valley Bunkhouse to get money off.
For example save £30 on a weekend. Making exclsuive use of the bunkhouse only £180 (was £210). Tucked in a peaceful setting with views of the Berwyn Mountains, the Wild Valley Bunkhouse is the perfect cosy retreat.
✨ Sleeps 4
🔥 Underfloor Heating
🛁 Ensuite Bathroom
🍳 Private Kitchen
🔥 Outdoor Seating with Fire Pit & Hanging BBQ
🌄 Relaxing Stream
🐾 Dogs Welcome
📶 WiFi
🍻 Pubs & Local Shops just 2.5 miles away
Sustainable travel is rewarded at Elterwater
A committed ECO hostel, Elterwater offers a ‘No Car Discount’. As part of their commitment to ‘Going Green,’ they offer a 5% discount for individual guests arriving to the area by public transport, on foot or by bike. The offer is only available to guests booking direct via their website or telephone and evidence will be required on arrival. Please use Promo Code NOCAR5.
5% off for Serious Cyclists
Just 7 miles off the epic North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1 or EuroVelo12) that weaves through part of Suffolk, our accommodation provides serious cyclists with a comfortable farmstay bolthole. Although we mostly provide group accommodation, solo bookings may be available close to the date of stay. So contact us direct to see what we can do.
Green Discount for sustainable travel at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse
Puttenham Barn is a wonderful old listed building which has been sympathetically restored to be environmentally friendly. They have rainwater harvesting, solar electricity and solar hot water. The restoration carried out enables you to see traditional and sustainable construction methods.If you arrive at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse on foot, by bike or on public transport you can claim a fab ‘green discount’ of £3 per person per night.
Up to 55% subsidy for Youth Groups at Darsham Country Centre
Affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Centre provides self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 30, with overflow camping for up to 15. A great place to stay for youth groups with a pool table, piano, and board games. Only a few miles from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. Available to all groups with discounts for statutory groups and subsidies for voluntary groups.
40% off for School Residentials, Youth Groups and Charities
The 1912 Centre is the former Harwich fire station, close to the railway station and just 50m from the promenade and sandy beach. The centrally heated hostel offers a large dining / recreational area and cabin style rooms, with two ground floor rooms suitable for disabled. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. Youth Groups and Schools particularly welcome. BYO sleeping bag.
