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Nestled in woodland on the edge of Eastbourne, this refurbished hostel sits right on the trail to Beachy Head. Hire the whole hostel for up to 19 friends, book a private room, or even just a bed in a dorm. Enjoy good company, spacious common areas, and of course, outdoor seating and a fire pit — perfect for evenings under the stars. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, families, and all groups.
Lovely time to visit North Wales, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the colourful leaves and golden light that this season brings. My personal recommendation during your trip is visit Bodnant Gardens National Trust property as the autumnal colours of the acers are breathtaking during this season. Don’t miss the gorge of Fairy Glen which is magical, walk around Llyn Crafnant it is particularly stunning when there is no wind and the lake becomes a mirror of reflection, check out the roman bridge at Penmachno, stroll to Aberfalls to witness the beautiful cascade of water or hike around stunning Llyn Ogmore . Whatever your passion Llandudno Hostel is a beautiful place to stay!
Did you know the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a Dark Skies Reserve? So as well as being stunning in the daylight, it is officially, also amazing in the dark!!! Chapel Gallery is perfectly placed for night-time adventures and star gazing trips – you don’t have to have a telescope or binoculars to enjoy it. On a clear, cold night you can easily see the Milky Way, even galaxies in Orion if you look hard enough!
🌄 Celebrate the New Year in the wild heart of Ennerdale – the UK’s most remote valley. Think roaring fires, star-filled skies, exclusive group discounts, and memories waiting to be made at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre. 🔥🥂 Your off-grid adventure starts here.
At Wild Valley Huts a stay in the Red Kite Hut, Cuckoo Hut or Cosy Bunkhouse provides the opportunity for you to lose yourself in nature. Our remote, rural location has 360 degree views of stunning countryside. From any window, you can enjoy the scenery of the rolling fields of the Maengwynedd Valley with the backdrop of the Berwyn Hills. Beautiful whatever the weather!
This incredible Christmas offer makes hiring the entire mansion surprisingly affordable. With beds for up to 80 people in 18 private rooms, group dining in sumptuous suroundings, sweeping staircases, and generous spaces adorned with ornate glass, carved oak, and decorative friezes, this Victorian Gothic mansion is bursting with character.
You can soak up the building’s opulent past while the turkey roasts in the large self-catering kitchen, and the kids play games in the cosy lounge.
📍 Set in the heart of Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, the mansion is just steps from the cobbled high street, independent shops, cafés, and literary landmarks. For your Boxing Day walk, head out onto the surrounding moors — the wild and beautiful landscapes that inspired Wuthering Heights.
🎁 Christmas Special Offer:
Book the entire building for just £1000 per night from Dec 24–27 — that’s a £2000 saving on a four-night stay!
📞 Contact 07904 058547 quoting “Independent Hostels” to find out more and claim your discount.
Looking for a tranquil place to celebrate Christmas and or Hogmanay this year? Our large hostel lodge is available for private hire this winter! With a large capacity to sleep up to 50 guests, bright and spacious dining room with a fire place, well equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms and a hot drying room gives you everything you may need for self catering winter escape.
Celebrate the crisp and changing colours of Autumn with a stay at the DOWNHAM CAMPING BARN. This stone tent is a great weekend get-away for experienced or first time adventurers in to the landscape – and all without the need for canvas.
See Pendle in all it’s end of year glory from the doorway of this charming stone barn set in the heart of the National Landscape area. Known mainly for the infamous Lancashire witch trials, the area has far more to offer with a thriving market town in Clitheroe, traditional pubs, miles of routes for walking, cycling and riding and a Castle.
Stay at Calvert Devon’s brand-new bunk-bed style lodges beside Wistlandpound Reservoir, surrounded by Exmoor’s forests and open skies. Ideal for schools, families and groups looking for adventure without limits, with the option to add outdoor activities, meals, or pool hire. Dog-friendly and open year-round.
Why not make this Christmas or New Year extra special by celebrating with family and friends in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales? 🎄✨
Ingleton Hostel is available to hire and can sleep up to 64 guests – plenty of room for everyone to come together and make memories!
Elterwater Hostel is a fantastic place to gather the family for Christmas in the heart of the Lake District. With 38 beds across 11 rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen with multi-ovens, you can bring everybody together to cook up Christmas Dinner. Plenty of beautiful walks and cycling routes from the door will give you ample opportunity to work off that extra mince pie too!
At Wild Valley Huts we have the pleasure of being the base for our guests’ adventures or moments of relaxation. Here are some of our recent guest experiences this August. Which do you think you would you be?
Ocean Backpackers is big enough to accommodate your extended family & friends offering up to 35 beds in a mixture of family rooms and dorms some with ensuite facilities. With excellent Self-catering facilities and a really comfortable communal living space with games, books and a TV and somewhere to dry wet clothes, you can really make yourself at home.
Wonderful to welcome back this wonderful band with their songwriting and melodies, together with the most accomplished playing, supported by Norwich’s finest folk duo. An unmissable evening of music. – www.deepdalemusic.co.uk
Our two properties offer toasty warm , super comfortable accommodation on our working hill farm. Escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, relax, unwind and leave with your batteries recharged surrounded by 1,800 acres of farmland down a 1.5 mile track.
Stay at Rookhow, with cosy log burners, a campfire in the woods, plenty of books and games. A perfect space for families or a group of friends to get away from it all.
Bring your school class to mid Cornwall and stay at YHA Boswinger. Take part in the amazing workshops offered by the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Learn about biodiversity, native plants, wildlife and much more. We are a short drive from both. After a busy day, return to the hostel to a hot meal and time to enjoy nearby Hemmick Beach on a summer evening. Or relax with board games and books in our comfortable, flexible common rooms. LOTC accredited.
Due to a change of plans, we now have unexpected availability over Christmas this year! So if you’d like to take the hassle out of Christmas and have plenty of room for all of the family, Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge is ideal for you. Space for up to 21 people in the main house, with options to expand into the back building if required. Huge and cozy communal spaces, a well stocked kitchen, and a variety of sleeping spaces. Dogs welcome. Contact us by phone or email for more information. [email protected]/01456 450807.
Saddleworth is a fantastic place to gather your freinds to see the New Year in – great walks, fresh air and a community atmosphere – what isn’t there to like! Our centre provides beds for 32 people with a fully equipped kitchen, dining/recreation hall and parking for 10 cars—just 12 miles from Manchester and accessible by train. Located within a small hamlet in Saddleworth, with easy access to a range of hikes and friendly country pubs.
Our stylish 9 bedroom Lodge, Stanley’s Rest is now open at Roaches Bunkhouse in the magnificent Peak District National Park!
Ideal for smaller group holidays or family holidays!
