Spring bank holiday, is on a Thursday the 2nd of June next year. The week following is Whitsun half term in many schools across the UK. Read on to see hostels and bunkhouses which have accommodation still available for these peak holiday times.
Accommodation available over Whitsun Half Term and Spring Bank Holiday
Tay Bunkhouse, on the banks of the river Tay in Highland Perthshire, is a stone cottage stylishly renovated to provide comfotable accommodation for groups up to 12. It has a fully equipped self catering kitchen, a comfy lounge and dining area, freshly laundered beds and free WiFi. The garden has a BBQ, fire pit and outdoor seating, with riverside access for canoes. Dogs are welcome by arrangement.
In the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and close to the Pennine Way. These striking timber eco-buildings integrate into their natural surroundings making the most of this remarkable location and providing the perfect base for outdoor adventures.
The bunkhouse and bothies provide stylish, versatile & comfortable self- catering accommodation which can be used for events, conferences & parties.
Thornbridge Outdoors offers excellent flexible group accommodation. With its superb location in the heart of the Peak District you have access to wonderful countryside, quaint villages, stately homes, and the traffic free Monsal Trail, popular with walkers and cyclists.
As of April 26th Craignure Bunkhouse is open for exclusive use. From May 17th, en-suite rooms will be available for private use, and the lounge will be open with social distancing measures in place.
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There are endless options to explore our beautiful part of Snowdonia National Park by foot.
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Corran House is opening in line with guidance from the Scottish government.
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Fenns Farm Accommodation can offer guests accommodation to suit all budgets. It consists of four properties, Waterslacks Camping barn sleeping 15, Wills ‘Glamping’ Barn sleeping 6 and two holiday cottages, Fenns & Foggs’ Barn both sleeping 7.
All the accommodation is situated on the edge of the Peak District village of Butterton, in walking distance of the local pub and the Manifold Valley.
Do your Kids love children's farms, but never want to leave? There's an easy solution. Bring them to Cholderton's Charlie's farm and stay at their wonderful hostel next door. A perfect staycation.
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Woodside Lodges Bunkhouse sits in a landscaped park with pools & wild flower meadows, along with Scandinavian self-catering lodges, a campsite and camping pods. The bunkhouse offers 5 self-catering units. Guests enjoy private rooms but share the campsite shower block. Close to the Herefordshire Trail, Malvern Hills & the Forest of Dean it's ideal for walkers, cyclists & nature lovers.
With VisitWales' We're Good to Go accreditation in place, you can be sure this bunkhouse has arranged a safe and enjoyable base for your holiday.
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Private en-suite rooms are available. Due to social distancing measures we will keep the communal areas (kitchen, dining room, lounge, drying room) closed for now but there are tea/coffee making facilities in each room.
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Southsea Rocks Hotel has a variety of rooms from great value hotel rooms with en suite options to cool hostel dorms.
There are social areas, an outdoor courtyard to sit in the sun and space for guests to enjoy take outs from local restaurants. It is within walking distance of the castle, common and aquarium and is a great base for exploring other attractions including Portsmouth’s historic dockyard, Charles Dickens’ birthplace and The Mary Rose Museum.
Darsham Country Centre boasts a unique and exciting setting in Darsham's former railway station and station master's house. An independent charity affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Centre provides affordable self catering accommodation for groups of up to 24. Darsham is perfectly situated for exploring the beauty of the Suffolk countryside and visiting the area's many tourist attractions, with Suffolk's Heritage Coast and the market town of Saxmundham only 5-6 miles away. Overflow camping for up to 15 by arrangement.
Wayfarers is good to go and looking better than ever after it's lockdown makeover!
All bedrooms are still private en-suites for your family/group and the kitchen and lounge are now fully open.
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On the tranquil shores of Little Loch Broom overlooking one of Scotland’s finest mountain ranges, Badrallach Bothy and Campsite offer a fine base for walking and climbing. Fish in the rivers, hill lochs and sea or simply enjoy the flora and fauna. Hot showers, spotless accommodation, an unbelievable price and total peace make the Bothy and Campsite a firm favourite. There is also a holiday cottage for hire.
Yellow Wood Hostel is located in the market town of Brecon at the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are shops and pubs 3 minutes walk away and you can drink your morning coffee across the road by the river. Single, double, triple, dorm rooms and futon/sofa options with shared kitchen. Quiet time from 11pm-7am. Run by an experienced Outdoor Instructor with bushcraft and woodland camping available. Social distancing in place during 2020.
A hip hangout for locals and travellers, The Crown at Battersea has easy-going vibes. Check in and find your bed, then lounge on the cosy sofas with a tipple or get involved with some board games. Newly refurbished in 2018 The Crown is in south-west London on the lively Lavender Street. Hostel beds are in mixed dormitories, with WiFi, fresh linen, duvet and pillow, 24hr bar, reception and security all included. With food and drink discounts for hostel guests, experience the fun and lively atmosphere of PubLove culture in London.
We still have all the atmosphere a Great British pub. But we will be enacting an even more rigorous cleaning schedule which includes deep cleans after each new guest, as well as providing sanitiser stations throughout the property, contactless check-in and checkout and adhering to social distancing.
This obviously won’t be the usual hostel experience our guests have come to expect but we are still PubLove and we hope to get back to normal operation when safe to do so.
Book directly on our website and check out our social media.
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We are welcoming guests from Welsh extended households or from two households if you are from England or Scotland. You get sole use of the whole bunkhouse with freshly made up beds, 3 bunk rooms and a kitchen/dinning area. The charge for the whole facility is £300 to cover the first night, subsequent nights are charged at £100.
You can book a visit to the Workhouse History Centre and some other parts of the site. Please email bunkhouse@the-workhouse.com to arrange.
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Surrounded by magnificent scenery, the Hoy Centre is ideally situated for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. All rooms are en suite with twin beds and one set of bunks. Hoy is an RSPB reserve comprising 3,500ha of upland heath and cliffs with a large variety of wildlife including arctic hares.
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White Peris Lodge is part of Blue Peris Mountain Centre. Perfectly situated in the heart of Snowdonia, the Lodge is a modern, self contained building sleeping 13 across 4 rooms. Well equipped, there's a self catering kitchen, large communal area with tables & and comfy chairs, full central heating, lovely hot showers, bike storage, drying rooms, boot racks, an outdoor area with picnic tables and parking. While the Lodge is perfect for families and small groups, the main Centre sleeps up to 60 and is ideal for large groups & schools. A whole variety of outdoor activities can be booked.
Open once again Callander hostel is the ideal place to soak up southern Scotland. Situated by the river Teith it's the perfect mix of gorgeous rural Scotland with a slice of the more lively town atmosphere.
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Former Methodist Church with a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups amongst beautiful authentic features; stained glass, arches and panels. There’s a large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery. Kirkby Stephen is a market town in the upper Eden Valley. On Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path with easy access to the Pennine Journey, the W2W cycle route, the Howgill Hills, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Remote and truly one of a kind, Rackwick hostel is the perfect location for those looking to escape the crowds.
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Adventure weekends and holidays on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast.
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In the idyllic Welsh town of Llanfairfechan Platts Farm remains a wonderful campsite for all. Now introducing luxurious glamping to guests in spring 2021.
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Five Sunnyside offers flexible, comfortable self catering accommodation in the historic port town of Bideford in North Devon. Sleeping 4 in 2 rooms & available on a sole use basis, it can be booked for just one night or much longer. With the Tarka Trail, the South West Coast Path and all the attractions of Bideford close by it is the perfect base for cyclists, walkers, families and small groups of friends.
Nestled in the peace of the Ennerdale Valley, overlooking Ennerdale Water, The Wild Wool Barn provides luxury bunkhouse accommodation for 6 (plus 6 camping). Traditional wood-burning stove, electric heating, cooker and shower marry tradition with luxury. With no mobile signal or WiFi The Wild Wool Barn is a true chance to get away and explore the rarely visited Western Lakes.
For a min of 2 nights your group can book private use of our lovely hostel close to the Long Mynd. Please phone 01694 722593 for more details and to make a provisional booking.
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We're open again but with a few tweeks to the way we do things. So if you're looking to visit us please read on to see how we'll be making High Street the cleanest environment possible for our future guests. Book on our website.
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Ocean Backpackers will be opening on the 17th May 2021 with some Government restrictions still in place (see website.) We will be accepting groups from the 21st June 2021.
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The White Ferry House is a stunning Victorian flat-iron building steeped in history. It provides accommodation in central London, close to Victoria, The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. In the traditional pub atmosphere you can enjoy chilling out and playing board games, locally sourced drinks and award-winning burgers. There's a 24 hour reception, free WiFi, individual power sockets and guest food & drink discounts. Publove@The White Ferry offers a classic night out and a great location for exploring London by day.
Cosy, historic hostel with large kitchen & dining room which can seat all 21 people in one room. Lounge with log burner. Secure cycle storage for 20 bikes. Large wildlife garden with BBQ. Private parking for 6 cars.
Great local pub. Medium sized Coop supermarket open 7 days 6am to 10pm. Food available with prior request. Good public transport links.
Friendly and eco minded hostel set in the glorious Highlands. Away from the hustle and bustle there's beds for those who want to appreciate the wonders of up north.
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This community run bunkhouse is in the centre of the village of Newbrough on the Sandstone Way & Hadrian’s Cycleway and with footpaths leading directly to Hadrian’s Wall. We are taking bookings for limited households from 17th of May and hope to be operating as normal by September at the latest. Please phone or email to enquire and book.
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We are finishing some work on the bunkhouse next week and getting ready to re-open. Meanwhile our climbing wall (with every route reset) re-opened on 12th April.
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In line with Scottish Government guidelines, Euro Hostel Glasgow is open again.
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We will be running a staggered re-opening, in accordance with government guidelines
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We will open for sole use rental only for groups in line with regulations. Late May bank holiday is still available. It is on our website at £500/night with a 3 night booking required. Other dates available up to 20th June based on 6 people or 2 households. From 21 June we will remain sole use only with numbers based on government guidance or restrictions. We have decided not to offer single rooms/single nights for this season at this time.
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No plans for re-opening accommodation in the near future, keep checking back for updates.
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A mile outside of Dulverton, Northcombe Camping Barns offer a great value accommodation in a gorgeous part of the country.
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Our eco-friendly Exmoor Bunkbarn will be welcoming guests again from 21st June. Close to Winsford Hill and Wimbleball lake it's perfect for exploring Exmoor on foot, bike or canoe. Well equipped, open-plan kitchen/dinning with seating for all, central heating & WiFi.
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Great Langdale Bunkhouse is situated amidst some of the finest mountain scenery in England with access to mountain biking, cycling, walking, fell running and climbing. The bunkhouse has 18 single beds divided into 3 twin rooms and 2 rooms of six (all bunk beds). The rooms are simple but comfortable and each room has a double plug socket. The bunkhouse has biomass central heating throughout so its toasty warm with an endless supply of hot water and powerful showers.
Prosen Hostel (4 star) nestles in Glen Prosen, one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens. Stay for a while and explore, walk or cycle surrounded by outstanding wildlife, breathtaking scenery and all-encompassing tranquillity
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Next to an award winning Peak District country pub, The Royal Oak Bunkbarn is perfectly situated with direct access onto the High Peak and Tissington Trails (disused railways for easy off-road cycling). The area is also very popular with climbers and walkers with limestone gorges and stone circles to explore. The bunkbarn offers comfortable, clean bunk bed style rooms ideal for groups of 1 to 34. The five separate bunk rooms are all heated and lockable. Campsite and holiday cottages also available.
Perfectly situated a few minutes walk from Slade Bay and on the Wales Coastal Path. Come and explore all Wales has to offer and stay in our friendly hostel on our working farm. Bookings taken in line with the Covid restrictions.
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The great value cottage at Palace Farm is available to a single household from 12th April. Our Courtyard rooms with private shower are all available to book from 17th May. Beautiful location with lots of lovely walking and cycling routes past pubs. Close to Faversham and an easy drive for visits to the coast.
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Ninebanks Youth Hostel now offers four self-contained accommodation units, new terraces and a firepit at the front for outside socialising, and every room is en suite*
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Our guests will still need to abide by strict COVID hygiene measures when staying with us, but we're hoping this signals the beginning of the end of this crazy situation we've been living through for over a year. We can't wait to see some new (masked) faces!
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In line with guidance from the government, Shining Cliff Hostel has re-opened its doors. Once again you can enjoy a blissful holiday in wonderful Derbyshire with nature at your doorstep, what better way to spend a summer?
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Spend your night above a pub, 5 mins from Paddington Station & experience the real & exciting local London. PubLove@The Green Man, has great transport connections to all the famous sites, 24 hour reception & bar, free WiFi, personal power sockets, bed screens & guest food & drink discounts. You can book by the bed or book a private room. There are friendly bar-staff who like to chat, so ask about places to go and the events happening because there’s nothing better then advice from a local.
It's a difficult, if not impossible task finding better beaches elsewhere in the UK. This backpackers lets you delve into the delights of one of the islands best kept secrets.
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Immerse yourself in the wonder of the Lakes at Denton House. Nestled in the picture perfect Keswick you'll be spoiled for choice, good walks and good pubs are abundant. With plenty to do in-between.
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With good access to the Tarka Trail in North Devon. The bunkhouse has an en suite double room with its own entrance, a bunk room sleeping four. Self Catering kitchen and lounge area. Sleeps 6.
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Book a bed upstairs, then relax on one of the snug Chesterfield sofas in this classy British pub in the heart of Waterloo. Everything you need is on hand, 24 hour reception, a beer garden for summer evenings, free WiFi, hand crafted burgers & the best of London’s beers & gins. Publove@The Steam Engine is a short walk from London’s main attractions. Head to the river to see London in all its glory, Big Ben and the London Eye. Enjoy a classic night out in central London in the heart of British pub culture.
In line with government restrictions, Helmsdale Hostel will be re-opening on May 20th. One household per bedroom will be allowed, with kitchen usage being organised on a rota basis when it's permitted. Large garden areas will also be available for people to meet safely.
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A traditional bunkhouse for adventurers out in the peaks. Simple, affordable and friendly everything you'd want in a bunkhouse.
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Kirk Yetholm Friends of Nature House is perfectly located at the start/end of the Pennine Way. It is also close to St. Cuthbert's Way, the Borderloop Cycle Route and Sustrans Route 84. It's a great base too for local day hikes, ideal for individuals, families and small groups. Recently upgraded, the house offers a comfortable, friendly and peaceful retreat. Evening meals and breakfast are available in the adjacent hotel.
Lockerbrook Bunbarn, Cottage, DofE field and Outdoor Centre in the heart of the Peak District are all opening up again.
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You can now enjoy a drink with friends outside in the sun. From there it won't be long till the hostel side of things is back. But until then we'll have to settle with a nice burger, chips and cold pint.
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Ideal walker accommodation in the highlands. In reach of the many wonderful lochs and hills that the rugged Scottish wilderness is known for.
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The Rhyd Ddu Bunkhouse provides group accommodation at the foot of Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge. Sleeping 30 in 6 bedrooms, it has a fully equipped kitchen and a large communal dining room with a big screen - great for movie nights! Glorious views, central heating, fast WiFi, parking, secure bike storage, drying room and a large garden. Bring your own sleeping bag, pillow case and towel. A pub, café, and steam train station are all within 2 minutes’ walk.
Ackers Residential Centre (ARC) is a purpose built accommodation centre set in 70 acres of semi rural land just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. Perfect for The Sea Life Centre, Cadbury World, Thinktank, The Bull Ring shopping centre, National Motorcycle Museum & the NEC. With 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with TV, DVD, games and comfy seating. Ackers Adventure provide instructor led outdoor activities on site which can be incorporated into your stay.
The perfect overnight stop for walkers doing the Pennine Way or Cyclists on the C2C route. Garrigill Village Hall has a spacious bunk room above the village hall room. In the wild and wonderful North Pennines the Village Hall has camping facilities, a well equipped kitchen and free Wifi.
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Escape the everyday by treating your loved ones to a few nights on this magical island. It will be the tonic everyone needs.
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Croft Farm Water Park is a resort destination situated just outside Tewkesbury. With its own lake, watersports activities and tuition, luxury lodges, caravan and camping, it is perfect for an activity-based family holiday or simply a great day out.
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Tyncornel is a former farmhouse set in stunning Cambrian Mountain scenery at the head of the beautiful Doethie Valley. It is one of the most remote hostels in Wales, favoured by walkers, cyclists, and bird watchers. It is on the Cambrian Way long distance footpath. The hostel has 16 places. There is a cosy common room with wood-burning stove, two dormitories with built-in bunk beds and a self-catering kitchen.
Carlisle’s only independent hostel. Located on picturesque Abbey Street, the building is an old Georgian terrace accommodating up to 20 guests. There is a communal kitchen, lounge with TV, DVDs & book swap and a dining room. Free tea, coffee and WiFi . Prices include a basic breakfast. A great place from which to explore Carlisle, the Tuille House Museum, the Eden Valley, Hadrian’s Wall and more. The staff look forward to welcoming you as their guest to the hostel & the city.
