Due to a cancellation all 12 beds at Refuge Bunkhouse & Cottage are available from 8th August to 15th August. Situated on a bridleway above the Gwaun Valley, step out of the door and on to the hills.
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Planning a school trip near Stonehenge?
Located just 10 minutes from Stonehenge, Stonehenge Farmhouse offers ideal accommodation for school groups, educational trips, and tours seeking a convenient, comfortable base in Wiltshire. It sleeps groups of up to 70 across multiple rooms and includes free on-site coach parking. Flexible catering options are available to suit different group needs. Set on a rare breeds farm, it also provides unique educational opportunities alongside your stay. With easy access to Stonehenge and Salisbury, it is well placed for a wide range of local visits and excursions. With plenty of help from the helpful staff to make planning straightforward and stress-free, it is well suited to organisers of school trips, educational tours, and group stays.
Summer holidays at Rookhow Bunkbarn, Lake District
Only a few 2 night stays left! 22-24 July, 5-7 August and 24-26 August.
Summer 2026 Special: Kids Stay Free! ☀️ Private family rooms to suit families of all sizes.
Countryside walks, scenic cycling routes, and the perfect place to slow down and reconnect. 🌿 Whether you’re exploring the Yorkshire Dales, discovering the Eden Valley, or simply looking to escape the pace of everyday life, Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the ideal base for unforgettable family adventures. ✨ Friendly, comfortable, and surrounded by some of the UK’s most breathtaking scenery🌾. Special Summer 2026 Offer: ☀️With two paying adults, all children under 11 in the family stay FREE! 🎉
The King Charles III Coast Path passes right by Ocean Backpackers on Ilfracombe’s harbour.
This friendly self-catering hostel offers well-equipped kitchens, a comfortable communal space, boot and drying rooms, private bedrooms, and dorm bunks with privacy screens. It’s a great base for walking different sections of the coast, with regular buses to Woolacombe, Braunton, Barnstaple, Croyde, Combe Martin, Lynton, Lynmouth, and Exmoor—so you can walk light without carrying your luggage. Ilfracombe also offers plenty to do on rest days, including boat trips, Lundy Island visits, fishing, diving, surfing, kayaking, and seal swims.
Autumn Family Breaks
Get a last family holiday in before Winter. Three generations, one boathouse
It’s not always easy finding somewhere that works for a grandmother who wants a comfortable chair and a view, parents who want a proper kitchen, and kids who want to be in the sea from breakfast to dark.
Ty Cwch is that place.
Our boathouse on the Ceredigion coast sleeps up to 12 across three pods, with a big communal kitchen, a well-stocked living space, bodyboards, surfboards and kayaks, a beach a one-minute walk away, the Wales Coast Path at your door, and historic towns to explore.
Multi-generation groups are what we’re made for. Exclusive use means the place is entirely yours.
This group accommodation centre overlooks Harwich Harbour, just a few yards from the King Charles Coast Path
This centrally heated group hostel is ideal for walkers on the north Essex section of the England Coast Path. It offers bunk beds in cabin-style rooms (guests should bring their own sleeping bags), along with hot showers and a drying room. There is also a self-catering kitchen and dining area and the hostel is close to all the towns amenities, including general stores, cafés and pubs. It is well located for both the north Essex section of the Coast Path and nearby Suffolk stretches. It is also accessible via Harwich and the harbour foot ferry to Shotley and Felixstowe. Harwich has excellent public transport links, with Harwich Town railway station within easy walking distance of the hostel and the coast path.
Walkers’ accommodation in Boswinger on the King Charles III Coast Path.
YHA Boswinger is a 10-minute walk from the King Charles III Coast Path in Cornwall. It offers comfortable beds in private rooms, along with a drying room and a guest kitchen. Supplies are available for purchase for guests arriving on foot with no food, as the nearest shop is over a mile away. In August, breakfast and evening pizzas are also available. The garden and courtyard provide a relaxing space to unwind after a long day of walking.
Group Centre 6 miles from the England Coastal Walking Trail at Dunwich, Suffolk
The centre sleeps up to 30 people, is self catering and supplies bedding but not towels. There are a mixture of single and bunk beds. There’s a supermarket just a few metres from the centre which stocks fresh and frozen food and is open from 7am to 7pm. There are also two pubs about one mile from the centre serving good pub food. Public transport details can be found at www.suffolkonboard.com. There is a bus route from Darsham to Aldeburgh and Southwold. There is a Mini bus service which can be booked in advance for places that are not serviced by public transport. The centre is situated on the East Suffolk Railway line which connects to Lowestoft, Ipswich and London Liverpool Street.
Luxury private-room hostel on the King Charles III Coast Path, west of Minehead.
Just a 10-minute walk from the England Coast Path through picturesque Bossington village, this walker-friendly accommodation is an ideal stop between Minehead (3-4 hours walk) and Lynmouth (6-7 hours walk). Located in the former servants’ quarters of Bossington Hall, it offers comfortable beds, powerful hot showers, self-catering facilities, an on-site shop with meals, snacks and local beers. All bedding and towels are provided and the comfy beds are ready to jump into. This is an official South West Coast Path stamping point.
Last Minute Autumn Escapes at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre
Looking for an affordable autumn break in Scotland? Ardentinny Outdoor Centre has availability for last-minute stays throughout the autumn season.
Located on the shores of Loch Long, the centre is an ideal base for walking groups, family gatherings, clubs and friends looking to explore the Cowal Peninsula.
Spend your summer in Eryri and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau
“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” – Alfred Wainwright What are you waiting for? If you’re looking forward to the summer holidays climbing mountains, going mountainbiking and have a dip in the sea – here in Dolgellau, on the southern edge of Eryri National Park you can find it all.
Rare Cancellation August
We have availability for August 22nd and 23rd at Pentre Bach Bunkhouse
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain – Open Air Theatre – Saturday 27th June
The Pantaloons return for their 1st visit of the Summer … Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! A show for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre.
School Residentials on the North Devon Coast
The Skern Adventure residential programme combines accommodation with on-site and off-site activities to deliver high-quality outdoor education. We tailor each programme to your school’s needs, working with you before and during your stay to ensure your learning objectives are met. You will be assigned a Course Director to oversee the experience, ensuring every pupil gets the most from their time with us. Get in touch to find out more.
Bunkhouse & Camping Near Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu
At Pentre Bach Bunkhouse, we also offer camping facilities, allowing us to accommodate up to 35 guests in total. We are the perfect base for outdoor groups, clubs, universities, families, and stag or hen parties. The bunkhouse sleeps up to 16 people, with additional camping available for individuals, small groups, or exclusive-use bookings. Located just a 5-minute drive from the Snowdon Ranger and Rhyd Ddu paths and close to the coast, we offer the best of both mountain and seaside adventures – we have it all!
Ty Cwch is becoming Electric Vehicle Friendly
Ty Cwch is very Eco friendly, all electric, and from Good Energy, a guaranteed 100% renewable source. Charge up, then unplug.
The roads are relatively quiet, and from mid June we’ll be installing an EV Charger. Which means that you can spend the whole week exploring without a second thought.
Ty Cwch is our architect-designed boathouse on the Welsh Coast Path, sleeping up to 12 guests. We’re working through our sustainability commitments as part of our Green Tourism Gold accreditation —
Come for the coast and explore.
***Cancellation- Lake District 26th-28th June Rookhow
A rare cancellation at this favourite Lake District Bunkbarn. Stay with extended family or friends for a Summer celebration.
12 acres of ancient oak woodland to yourselves with yurt, campfire, outdoor seating and plenty of space to roam.
Family friendly accommodation in Saddleworth close to the Peak District National Park
Our centre is homely and welcoming and provides bunkhouse accommodation for up to 32 parents and children. We have a lovely secure garden and wildlife area for families to enjoy. We are dog friendly. Saddleworth is a fantastic place to visit over Summer with lots of things to do in the nearby Saddleworth villages or to walk across the Saddleworth Moor or visit the nearby Dove Stone Reservoir.
Ty Cwch: a boathouse in Cardigan Bay on the Coast Path
Cwmtydu is a quiet cove on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, tucked between Llangrannog and New Quay, where the river runs over the sand into the sea, and the Wales Coast Path runs along some of the most spectacular landscape of cliffs and secluded beaches.
Ty Cwch sits right at the end of a wooded valley, 2 walk minutes from the beach — an architect-designed boathouse built from larch-clad shipping containers, on the Welsh Coast Path. It sleeps 12, is Green Tourism Gold accredited, and in September the seals pup on the beach.
The coast doesn’t get much quieter than this.
