Sleeps 12 across three pods, each with four bunks, so it suits a group of friends or a mix of families sharing.
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre pushes into corporate conference market with new catering packages
Derbyshire, 17th August — Mount Cook Adventure Centre, the not-for-profit outdoor activity centre on the edge of the Peak District, has announced a fresh push into the corporate and conference market, with a new range of catering packages now available for meeting and conference spaces accommodating up to 90 delegates.
Offa’s Dyke Path: Splitting the Toughest Section
Clun Hostel is ideally located for breaking up the Kington–Knighton leg—widely recognized as the toughest section of Offa’s Dyke Path due to its steep switchback climbs. Once the trail descends to river level at Newcastle, Clun is just a two-minute taxi ride away and an interesting place to spend the evening. M&J Travel (01588 640273) in Clun has a minivan seating at least eight walkers with backpacks, charging £10 per taxi for trail pickups or morning drop-offs (as of Summer 2026); just be sure to confirm the taxi will be available before booking your accommodation.
Bank Holiday in Cornwall?
Are you looking for a short break in lovely Cornwall before school starts? We have a few rooms available. Come to YHA Boswinger for secluded beaches, great hiking and local festivals.
Mount Cook Adventure Centre’s Meeting and Conference Spaces for Up to 90 Delegates
We’re putting the spotlight on our meeting and conference spaces, now with new catering packages, offering space for up to 90 delegates and bringing a fresh option to businesses and organisations looking for somewhere different to think, plan and connect on the edge of the Peak District.
Is the continuous hot weather getting you down?
Late summer is calling you. Book your stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau now.
August Bank Holiday w/e in The Tudor Barn in Suffolk
Come and find the shade on our lovely farm! Two or three-night Bank Holiday weekend available with £850 discount: Friday 28th 4pm to Sunday 30th August 2pm or Sat 29th 4pm to BH Monday 31st August @ £2,000 for up to 20 guests (£850 discount). Extra night @ £300. Extra guests @ £100pp. Includes use of 25 adult road bikes, tennis court, BBQ, farm trails. Enquire for smaller group.
Coast
Ty Cwch sits right on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, in a small cove called Cwmtydu, between Llangrannog and New Quay.
We’ve got space coming up, August 9-13, 17-20, and 24-31, — short notice, so if you can move fast, we can offer 20% off for a stay of 3 nights, and more if you stay longer. Plenty of availability in September and October
August Bank Holiday w/e farm stay in the Old Brooder Bunkhouse, Suffolk
Walk, borrow a bike or find the shade on our farm – or kayak locally on the River Stour over Bank Holiday weekend for a 2 or 3-night stay. Discounted by £800, either Friday to Sunday or Saturday to BH Monday @ £1,500 for up to 15 guests for two nights and extra guests to 22 @ £50pp. A third night for £500. Enquire for bigger or smaller groups.
Bank Holiday Special: Save £600 on Big Group Getaways at The Garden House!
Planning a late-summer reunion for a big group? Grab an exclusive £600 discount on a two-night stay at The Garden House in historic Stamford! Available from Monday 31st August to Wednesday 2nd September 2026, you can book The Garden House for just £2,200 (reduced from £2,800). Sleeping up to 42 guests across 20 en-suite rooms, it features walled gardens, games rooms, and private lounges—all within walking distance of central Stamford and Burghley Park. Don’t miss out on this rare late-summer opening for your extended group getaway!
Self-Catering Now Available for Groups in our Lodge
Mount Cook is excited to announce that the Lodge is now open for self-catering stays, giving small groups their own space to relax, cook and unwind in the heart of the Peak District.
Here’s our Bank Holiday availability
Balmaha Bunkhouse has good availability on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday nights, with limited availability on Friday and Saturday.
Set on the banks of Loch Lomond, this cosy self-catering bunkhouse provides an excellent base for exploring the West Highland Way. Sleeping up to 10 guests, it’s ideal for families, small groups and walkers.
The bunkhouse has four bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, plus a comfortable common room with kitchen, a drying room with laundry facilities, and outdoor seating for relaxing after a day on the trail.
Still looking for an August break in Bannau Brycheiniog?
We have plenty of availability in our private bedrooms this month including the Bank Holiday weekend, whether you are planning a few days of walking, cycling, family time or simply a change of scene.
Bank holiday week offer: Mon 31 Aug – Sun 6 Sept £110 per night per pod (sleeps 4)
Get 25% off and spend the August bank holiday week in the sea, not just next to it. The forecast is warm, and Cwmtydu is one of the better places in Wales to actually get in the water rather than just look at it.
Beach holiday in Rhossili, Gower.
Rhossili Bunkhouse, available for the Bank Holiday week due to a late cancellation. Be one of the lucky ones to experience the most wonderful holiday in spectacular Rhossili. Rhossili Bunkhouse is a 4-star Visit Wales property on the Gower Peninsula, within walking distance of three beautiful beaches, including world-famous Rhossili Bay. Sleeping up to 22, it’s ideal for families, friends and groups. Facilities include seven bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, lounge, three bathrooms, Wi-Fi, bike and board storage, drying room, garden, patio and parking. Perfect for walking, surfing, cycling, climbing and coasteering, with stunning coastal views nearby.
High House, Borrowdale – rare last minute weekend availability: 11-13 September
Due to a rare cancellation the weekend of 11-13 September 2026 is now available. Cost £500 for 2 nights for up to 26 people. Add Thursday or Sunday (or both) for just £125 each.
Twelfth Night – Open Air Shakespeare – Friday 21st August
The Pantaloons return for their 2nd visit of the Summer … “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!” A show for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre.
Grab a mid-week getaway at Hudscales Camping Barn – sole use for £150
Fancy a simple, good-value break in the North Lakes? Hudscales Camping Barn is a cosy, no-fuss place to gather with friends or family, head out walking or cycling, and enjoy a bit of peace in beautiful countryside.
Book a mid-week stay, and you can have the whole barn to yourselves for just £150. Bring your sleeping bags, cooking kit and sense of adventure, then make yourselves at home.
Walking Weekend in the Surrey Hills 5-6 September 2026
Costing just £70 including one night’s accommodation at the lovely Puttenham Barn on the Saturday night and homecooked meals (evening meal, continental breakfast and Sunday packed lunch), we are offering a wonderful weekend of walking led by our knowledgeable guides. The walk will start at Farnham Station on Saturday 5 September at 10 am and finish at Guildford Station on Sunday 6 September by 3 pm, wending its way along the North Downs Way and passing a host of delights in the Surrey countryside! The total length of the walk will be approximately 17 miles, split over the two days.
