Elmscott
"A renovated Victorian school, surrounded by stunning, unspoilt coastline with sea views of Lundy Island."
Great for:
Fantastic, rocky coastline, exhilarating walks, proximity of coast path, surfing beaches and Clovelly.
To book this hostel, please call 0845 371 9736
Elmscott - General
Address:
Elmscott
Hartland
Bideford
Devon
EX39 6ES
Tel: 0845 371 9736
Fax no: 0845 371 9737
Email: john.goa@virgin.net
Prices from:
Adult: £15.00
Under 18: £10.50
Valid until: 28/02/2010
Description:
YHA Elmscott is a renovated Victorian school, surrounded by stunning unspoilt coastline with sea views of Lundy Island. Located in a remote, next-to-nature setting with amazing rock formations, a profusion of wild flowers and many quiet lanes to explore, the surrounding area is excellent for walking, surfing and birdwatching. The Youth Hostel is located a few minutes walk from the South West Coast Path - a trail which follows the spectacular fringe of the Devon and Cornwall coast for 962km, passing by pretty villages, harbours and wide river mouths.
Opening information:
Reception Open:
08.00-10.00
17.00-22.00
Closes:
22.30
Need to know:
YHA Elmscott is self-catering only
Myself and two friends visited Elmscott at the end of August to recover after a festival we had been to near Exeter. We couldn't have picked a more relaxing location. Although a bit difficult to fin...
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