Independent Hostel Guide

28/03/2025

Seahouses Hostel provide flexible, spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two lounges, dining room and well equipped kitchen; almost all of the bedrooms and dormitories are large enough for your dog’s bed and other necessary equipment; and if that isn’t enough, they have a lovely, large garden for you and your dog to enjoy and relax in.

We provide flexible, spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two lounges, dining room and well equipped kitchen; almost all of our bedrooms and dormitories are large enough for your dog’s bed and other necessary equipment; and if that isn’t enough, we have a lovely, large garden for you and...

28/03/2025

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, near Guildford in Surrey, is a hidden gem looking for hidden gem volunteers.

We are having to turn away 2025 bookings as we do not have enough volunteer wardens to look after them, but with your help, we can!

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, near Guildford in Surrey, is a hidden gem looking for hidden gem volunteers. We are having to turn away 2025 bookings as we simply do not have enough volunteer wardens to look after them - but with your help, we can!

27/03/2025

Looking for a last-minute residential school trip?

Watersports provider UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) have discounted 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes available on the following dates.

Looking for a last-minute residential school trip? Watersports provider UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) have discounted 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes available on the following dates.

27/03/2025

Looking for an outdoor adventure in the Yorkshire Dales?

Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the perfect base for scenic walks and cycling routes that suit all abilities.

Looking for an outdoor adventure in the Yorkshire Dales? Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the perfect base for scenic walks and cycling routes that suit all abilities.

27/03/2025

If you know this popular climbers’ bunkhouse, The Roaches Bunkhouse, on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District of old, you’ll be truly amazed by its refurbishment.

If you know this popular climbers' bunkhouse on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District of old, you'll be truly amazed by it's refurbishment. It is now divided into 2 self-contained lodges. One sleeps 25 and the other 9. These can be booked separately or together. The rooms have been imaginative...

26/03/2025

Thank you to everyone for visiting us at the Outdoor Expo 2025 over the weekend!

Which Hostel have you been dreaming of staying in recently?

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22/03/2025

Today is the day we're at The National Outdoor Expo! You can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Thirteenth Prize: 2 nights exclusive use of this 30-bed residential centre!

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

22/03/2025

Today is the day we're at The National Outdoor Expo! You can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Twelfth Prize: 2 nights exclusive (17 people) use of an off-grid barn in the Peak District. Land Rover pick-up and drop-off. Crookstone Adventure Trust

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

21/03/2025

We're at The National Outdoor Expo tomorrow! You can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Eleventh Prize: Two night’s exclusive hire of a 12-bed camping barn in the Lake District Hudscales Camping Barn.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

21/03/2025

We're at The National Outdoor Expo tomorrow! You can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Tenth Prize: One night in a Six-bed ensuite room at the legendary Stonehenge Hostel

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

20/03/2025

3 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Ninth Prize: Two nights camping or a single night with sole use of the 16-bed Bunkbarn.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

20/03/2025

3 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Eighth Prize: 3-night midweek stay in a private room for 2 people on the stunning North Norfolk Coast at Deepdale Camping & Rooms.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

19/03/2025

4 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now! Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our seventh Prize: Two nights sole use of this off-grid Camping Barn in the Peak District for up to 12 people.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

Gateham Grange Farm Holidays - Cottages and Camping barn

18/03/2025

5 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now!

Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our sixth Prize: 2 nights for up to 4 people at Campbeltown Backpackers & a tour of the famous Springbank Distillers!

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

17/03/2025

6 Days until we're at National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now!

Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our fifth Prize: 2 nights in a private room (sleeps 5) at Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse with the Pennine way on the doorstep.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

16/03/2025

7 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now

Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our fourth Prize: Includes up to 3 hours of exciting outdoor activities led by Mount Cook Adventure Centre’s experienced instructors. You get to choose the activities – whether it’s rock climbing and abseiling in Mount Cook’s onsite quarry or learning bushcraft and fire-lighting skills in the woodland, there is something for everyone! Other activities include a 40-foot high ropes course, a 100m long zip wire, archery, orienteering skills, and much more. In 3 hours, you can expect to do 1 – 2 different activities.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

15/03/2025

8 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now!

Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our Third prize: One Nighs Exclusive hire of Bossington Bunkhouses 2 bedroom bunkhouse on the South West Coast Path.

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/

14/03/2025

9 Days until we're at The National Outdoor Expo, and you can enter the prize draw now!

Let's have a look at our prizes! 👀

Our second prize: A midweek night exclusive hire of 3 peaks bunkbarn in the heart of the Yorkshire 3 peaks!

Enter here: https://independenthostels.co.uk/outdoor-expo-2025/