More than 100 of our hostels across England and Wales are available for YHA Exclusive Hire over the winter months. Here are some of the very best hostels to snuggle up in.
YHA Pwll Deri
Welsh cliff-top retreat
What a location! This remote hostel, balancing high above the Pembrokeshire coast, has vast views over the sea. It’s a true rural retreat and ideal for long days out along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Finish up your day with a mug of something warm, while stargazing up at the glittering blanket of stars.
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YHA Tintagel
Coastal views from Cornish hostel
There’s nowhere quite like YHA Tintagel because being located above some of North Cornwall’s most dramatic coastline in an area is quite fantastic. This former quarry manager’s cottage, high in the cliffs above Dunderhole Point, has 22 beds and a wood-burning stove.​ Escape the crowds, wrap up warm and wander across the rugged clifftops during this undeniably cosy YHA Exclusive Hire getaway.
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YHA Eskdale
A Lake District favourite
What better way to embrace the colder months with a relaxed winter retreat in Cumbria. This peaceful hostel is located on 15 acres of land and surrounded by the high and handsome Lake District hills. It’s perfectly located for fell walking, or coastal wanderings around St Bees. The dining room has a warming log fire, perfect for winding down after a day’s adventure. Or why not put your feet up in front of a warm, glowing fire at one of the area’s local pubs.
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YHA Beer
Beautiful hostel in the heart of Devon
YHA Beer is a seriously stunning country house, making it the perfect location to hunker down with loved ones in the winter months. It’s near the charming fishing village of Beer, making it a great base for coastal walks and pub lunches. It has 39 beds and is the perfect YHA Exclusive Hire choice for a family get-together. Ditch your sunglasses for scarves and explore the hostel’s enchanting private grounds, followed with a warm hot chocolate while tucked up in the lounge.
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YHA Beverley Friary
A historic hostel in Yorkshire
Enjoy a truly rustic experience at YHA Beverley Friary, which was originally home to Dominican friars 600 years ago and still has its original features including an impressive, exposed-beam ceiling and stone fireplace. Wrap yourself in winter magic with a walk into the charming market town of Beverley, where you can get a slice of fascinating history and culture. Or take cosy to a new level by tucking up with a good book on the sofas at this medieval hideaway.
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YHA Boscastle
A harbour-edge Cornish hostel
YHA Boscastle has an unbeatable location in a little fishing village along the rugged north Cornwall coast. Get plenty of layers on and wander across the breath-taking coastal footpaths with a flask of something warm. If you’re up for the challenge, try your hand at surfing or sailing followed by a trip to a traditional Cornish pub.
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YHA Coniston Coppermines
Perfectly placed for Lake District fells
YHA Coniston Coppermines is tucked among the foothills of the Old Man of Coniston. The perfect spot for a family or friends winter retreat, this 27-bed hostel has a wood-burner and a snug sofa-lined lounge — perfect for tucking up with a blanket after a day of exploring. Only a short walk away is Coniston Village, which has plenty of pubs to get warm after wandering around Coniston Water, which is famous for its Donald Campbell connections.
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YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills
This picturesque, whitewashed cottage, is set among magical woodland and has wonderful views across the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey estate. In the lounge, a log fire offers that all-important pour-a-dram-and-gaze-into-the-flames vibe. It’s only 25 miles from London, so a great spot if you want to spend a day in London but away from the hustle and bustle. Plan winter YHA Exclusive Hire getaway today.
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