Walking and Rambling in Beer
If you're planning on staying at YHA Beer, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area
YHA Beer
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Overview
This arts and crafts property has child-friendly facilities and is based at the edge of the village of Beer. The youth hostel is a great accommodation choice for cheap family holidays and school trips. YHA Beer is located on the stunningly beautiful Jurassic coast, now listed as a world heritage site.
It’s great for geology, rock pools and fossil hunting, and of course, walking and photography. The hostel has extensive and attractive private grounds for you to explore, and the surrounding area is populated with local legends about smugglers and pirates.
Why guests love YHA Beer
Accommodation at YHA Beer
Food and drink at YHA Beer
Things to do around YHA Beer
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Watersports in Beer
Hire a traditional wooden motor boat off Beer beach for mackerel fishing, angling or just a trip around the bay.
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Mangerton Mill
17th century working watermill and Museum of Rural Bygones. Tea room, local crafts and trout fishing in a peaceful, rural setting. Visit the Dorset Guide website
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Seaton Jurassic
Seaton Jurassic is the south west's newest and most exciting day out. Take a journey through time to worlds familiar and alien.
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Bridport Museum
Discover the town's history and see artefacts from a nearby Roman hill-fort and the world famous rope and net making industries. Visit the Museum website
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Donkey Sanctuary
There are no commercial attractions here - just gently rolling countryside with fields where you can meet the donkeys.
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Beer Fishing Boats
Take a walk down to Beer's beautiful beach and hire a traditional wooden boat for the day.
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Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at one of Devon's most popular attractions!
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Teign Diving
The Diving Centre offers diving, with dive boats visiting the wrecks and reefs of Lyme Bay and Torbay.
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Pecorama Pleasure Gardens
Set within beautiful gardens with the famous Beer Heights Light Railway and fascinating exhibition of model railways.
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River Cottage HQ
Courses and events inspired by the philosophy of River Cottage, from a night's dining through foraging and breadmaking courses.
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River Cottage Canteen
The famous River Cottage Canteen showcases the very best of South West produce, with menus changing daily.
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Cycling around Beer
There are several different day trips for cyclists starting from Beer.
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Beer Quarry Caves
Tour this vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.
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Seaton Tramway
Hop on a narrow gauge heritage tram between Seaton, Colyford and Colton and get an unrivalled view of the River Axe estuary and two nature reserves.
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South West Coastal Path
630 miles of superb coastline, the South West Coastal Path makes up the longest National Trail in the UK. On the way take in the heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery to truly inspire you.
Hostel facilities
- BBQ area
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Licensed bar
- Medium garden/grounds
- Minibus parking nearby
- Near bus stop
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- Water refill station
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: Free parking is available at the hostel for up to 10 cars. Due to the size of the car park, we recommend car-sharing or using public transport wherever possible and kindly ask guests to limit cars to one per room/tent. Labels are provided on arrival to identify which car belongs to which room.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Beer (including in vehicles), except in our Camping & Cabins accommodation or when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Beer - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions. Find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
History
Originally built in 1903 under the name Bovey Combe, it was opened as YHA Beer in 1961. This attractive country house was finished in honey-coloured stone which sets the building apart from most.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Take a walk along the cliffs to Branscombe for a cream tea, or local cider… and some stunning views. Try fossil hunting in Lyme Regis or Charmouth, or stroll down to Beer beach and hire a wooden boat from the beach.
