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National Parks remain some of the darkest places in Great Britain and we celebrate our star-studded skies at Festivals throughout autumn and winter.
Our Dark Skies festivals are all about discovering, learning and enjoying the dark and the stars you can see as a result. This could mean getting out for an activity such as cycling, walking, running or caving at night, attending a stargazing party, or taking part in a daytime event, learning more about star constellations or making a rocket.
We offer discounts for longer stays of up to 25%. Some people are happy hiring a cabin and sharing the ground floor living spaces because it costs less. Others want Ty Cwch to themselves, so we charge a base price for four people and a supplement per person up to 12. You can make the booking and then add people. The samee discounts apply.
Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what cyclists on The Cathedrals Cycle Route are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?
Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what walkers on The Pennine Way are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?
Winshields Bunkbarn at Twice Brewed near Hexham, is exactly what cyclists on Hadrian’s Cycleway are looking for. It offers single night stays, a simple breakfast & packed lunches (by arrangement), all bedding & towels are provided and evening meals are served 7 days a week at the The Twice Brewed Inn just a 5 minutes walk away. This very special bunkbarn only takes bookings from people arriving on two feet or two wheels and all the beds are comfy singles. If you prefer to camp, there’s a campsite too. What more could you ask for?
Our two barn conversions at Ilderton Dod Barns, within Northumberland National Park, are the ideal place to escape the rat race this winter and relax, surrounded by wildlife, dark skies and wild, open spaces. Then retreat to your own log burner, hot power-showers and comfortable beds. Although The Barn can accommodate the whole family, both properties are often rented out to couples and both properties have a king-sized bed.
A recent guest left us a review that stated we are “a hostel that embodies what hostelling should be about.”
So what does hostelling mean to us and what do we hope to provide for guests?
Our barn is the perfect place to set off on the 18 mile Kinder Perimeter Challenge walk, with 2,700 feet of ascent and spectacular view every step of the way.
Comfy beds, evening pizzas, full breakfasts, drying room and hot showers available in characterful hostel 10 minute walk from Hemmick Beach on South West Coast Path. The weather is set to be warm and dry over the next two week or so – great hiking weather!
Shining Cliff hostel, the magical off-road woodland hostel in Derbyshire only has a few weekends left for sole use in 2025….book your stay now!
Spanning 205 miles, the Pennine Bridleway unfolds through the Pennine hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria. Crafted with equestrians in mind, it also offers an exhilarating experience for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
When you stay at Crookstone Barn we transport all your luggage in our trusty Land Rover, leaving you to enjoy the walk and and savour the views
Both Lowry and Turner were big fans of Northumberland and with its rich landscape, stunning coastline, romantic castles, pretty gardens and beautiful light, it’s easy to see why!
Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre near Ladybower in the Peak District is always looking for ways to reduce the centre’s carbon footprint. Old oil boilers have been replaced with modern heat pumps which now provide heating and hot water is provided by electricity. Hagg Farm has had solar panels on roofs for around ten years but new modern solar panels have been added which feed energy into battery storage. This will help the centre move closer to covering its own power needs from solar.
In addition six electric vehicle chargers have been installed in the car park which will be available for guests to use (and in the future hopefully provide charging for the centre’s future minibuses).
Just 2 nights left for May half term: Wednesday 28th-Friday 30th May. The perfect location for a group of families or friends. Near Coniston and Windermere in a quiet corner of the Lakes with a woodland all to yourselves! Campfire, yurt, outdoor seating. Newly renovated and refurbished bunkbarn with EV charging point, air source heat pump.
If you’re looking for stylish, comfortable seaside accommodation that doesn’t cost the earth – look no further than Murray Library Hostel. Right on the seafront in the charming fishing village of Anstruther on the east coast of Scotland, this iconic former library has one of the best views in town. Each bedroom looks out to the beach. The bustling harbour, with boat trips, fishing boats and yachts is just down the road. Artisan shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are around the corner. And if you fancy a bracing walk the Fife Coastal Path will take you to neighbouring fishing villages.
In September, Cumbria Wildlife Trust announced that they had bought the 3000 acres of National Park that surrounds Skiddaw House. Their 100 year plan is to return a 620 acre Atlantic rainforest to the area, restore peat bog land and hope to see more wildlife thrive on the fells.
Seahouses Hostel is perfectly located in this official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the dark expanse of sky over the sea and very little street lighting means that it is possible to enjoy Northumberland’s night skies and even see the dazzling Aurora Borealis if you’re lucky!
Boswinger Hostel has it all: A fabulous coastal location, tucked away from the crowds with numerous coastal paths, secluded coves and quiet lanes just moments from the door. Book a private room (2-, 4- or 6-bed) and work off the Christmas pudding with long, blustery coastal walks. Min stay 2 nights.
A Little Poem from Wild Valley Bunkhouse & Huts on our Surprise Winter Wonderland.
