Believe it or not staying at Youth Hostels is a very affordable way to travel the UK with families. Comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and breakfast are available from around £18.50 per adult and £13.50 for kids. That is pretty good and cheaper than many B&Bs.
Youth Hostels that are particularly family friendly include:
1) Bellever, Devon – a former farm near the Bellever forest and Dart River. Miniature pony centre nearby.
2) Oxford – a centrally based Youth Hostel, ideal for exploring this beautiful city of dreaming spires.
3) Sandown, Isle of Wight – walking distance from the beach and lots of family attractions nearby
4) Derwentwater, Cumbria – mansion situated next to Derwentwater with stunning views. Large outdoor area for kids to play in
5) Golant, Cornwall – this youth hostel overlooks the Fowey estuary and is close to the Eden Project and Bodmin Moor
6) Bristol – another city youth hostel based on the quayside. You can walk to most attractions from here.
7) Lee Valley, Hertfordshire – believe it or not they have waterside log cabins here. Lots of watersports on offer.
Arundel, West Sussex – another youth hostel that is close to the beach. Attractions such as an outdoor swimming pool and castle nearby.
9) Poppit Sands, Pembrokeshire – close to beach with lots of activities on offer nearby such as horse riding, fishing and cycling.
10) Danywenalt, Powys – a former farmhouse with lovely views. Some great walks and pony trekking close by.
Thanks to Families South West for pointing these out.
