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Exclusive Hire August!
We’re thrilled to offer a limited-time deal on exclusive hire of the whole centre! Book one or two weeks between 1st–17th August and enjoy total use of the space for your group.
Private rooms at Plas Isa Dolgellau
Mythe: “When staying in a hostel, you always share a room with lots of strangers”
Mythe Busted! No dormitories at Plas Isa Dolgellau, private rooms only
Fabulous Coast to Coast 1st night in Ennerdale
Why stop in Ennerdale Bridge when you can enjoy the first night of the Coast to Coast in the tranquility of the Wild Wool Barn overlooking Ennerdale Water.
SUMMER 2026 LATE AVAILABILITY DEALS
Hawse End Centre & Cottage – 2026 Late Availability
In a secluded cove on the Wales Coast Path, between Llangrannog and New Quay.
On Iolo Williams’ favourite stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll find Ty Cwch Boathouse waiting at the end of the day. Nestled in a secluded cove, it sleeps 4–12 and offers a fully equipped kitchen, a deck with infrared heating for cooler evenings, and a firepit in the garden. After a long day on the trail, enjoy hot showers and comfortable beds.
En Route with The Tour de France Femmes
The 2027 route of the Grand Depart of Womens Tour De France has just been released and passes over the Snake pass close to us on Sat 31st July 2027
Secure bike storage and e-bike charging in the heart of the Tweed Valley
Kailzie BIG Lodge offers state-of-the-art bunkhouse accommodation for groups of 10 to 27. For cyclists, there are four dedicated, fully equipped bike-washing stations, as well as a maintenance area with stands and e-bike charging facilities, all within a digitally locked, secure, CCTV-monitored bike store. Located close to the famous mountain biking areas of Glentress and Innerleithen, it’s the perfect base for an adventurous escape.
Calling all Cavers
Owned and managed by the Devon Spelæological Society, this converted village dairy in Buckfastleigh is a rugged, honest base for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed specifically for clubs and groups of up to 16, it provides a warm, practical retreat for cavers, paddlers, mountain bikers, and hikers. Located perfectly for exploring Dartmoor’s rivers, tors, and trails, the bunkhouse focuses on the essentials: reliable comfort, a space to refuel and dry out between adventures.
Midweek prices lowered by 38%
Peak Lodge now just £550 midweek sleeping 25 people and Stanley’s Rest from £240, sleeping 9 . Luxury bunkhouses set at the foot of The Roaches gritstone edge in the Peak District – surrounded by some of the UK’s best climbing and walking. Close to local pubs, the historic market town of Leek, and the thrills of Alton Towers.
10% off Venue Hire in the Peaks
Looking for the perfect base for your group this August? Mount Cook Adventure Centre is offering 10% off venue hire when you book more than one night, making it a brilliant time to plan that retreat, gathering, or team away-day you have in mind!
Willow Weaving Workshop – Woven Swifts and Leaves – Saturday 2nd May
Create beautiful woven swifts and leaves with The Coddiwomplers
Wild Swims
Cold water, warm evenings, remarkable value
Secure bike storage and convenient e-bike charging in Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge Hostel offers secure storage for up to 14 bikes, along with 14 dedicated e-bike charging points. The facility includes seven individual, lockable bike stores, each spacious enough to hold two bikes. E-bikes will also be available for hire soon.
When life gives you mountains, put your boots on and hike
Come and enjoy the beautiful Eryri mountains on the doorstep of Plas Isa Dolgellau
A Bunkhouse with its own Nature Reserve
Refuge bunkhouse is on Gernos Fawr Farm in the Preseli Hills. The farm extends across 21 acres of unspoilt heath and moorland, home to a small flock of sheep, chickens, ducks, and even a goose. It also includes a private nature reserve, the result of over 20 years of rewilding, rich in flora and fauna. With minimal light pollution, it’s an ideal spot for stargazing, while the big skies, dramatic clouds, and stunning sunsets add to the sense of escape.
Sshhh… It’s Time For a Quiet-cation
Wild Valley Bunkhouse – Stillness, Calm, and Rest.
When life gets loud, your nervous system deserves a softer soundtrack. A quiet-cation isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing less. Fewer plans, notifications and voices competing for your attention. The kind of stay where mornings start slowly, days unfold without urgency, and silence feels like the luxury it truly is.
A peaceful break away is made for switching off completely. Think secluded hideaway, gentle countryside views, crackling fires and spaces so calm you can actually hear yourself think. No rush. No noise. Just cosy interiors, slow living and that deep exhale you’ve been waiting for.
Picking up the Challenge in the South Pennines…..
Wanting to camp without the inconvenience of canvas? Then why not try a weekend at the Downham Camping Barn. Set in the tranquility of the National Landscape of the Forest of Bowland, this stone ‘tent’ nestles at the foot of mysterious Pendle. Wake to the sound of lambs and fresh budding hawthorne.
Secure bicycle store and e-bike charging point for Cyclists.
A charming Victorian property in the heart of Ludlow, offering comfortable en suite accommodation just a short stroll from the town’s restaurants, shops, and pubs. Ideally located near the Shropshire Hills and Mortimer Forest, with miles of breathtaking scenery to explore by bike. Fresh towels, comfy beds, self catering kitchen, breakfast, parking, a secure bicycle store, and an e-bike charging point all make this a perfect base for cyclists.
Electric vehicle charging is available on-site for your convenience.
Mount Cook accommodates groups of 8–180, offering the perfect base for an exciting holiday in the Peak District. A wide range of outdoor activities can be organised if required, and catering is available on a B&B, half-board, or full-board basis (self-catering options are also available for large groups). Electric vehicle charging is available on-site.
