YHA Okehampton

Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EW
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What our shared rooms offer

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • Disabled access rooms available
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our shared rooms

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our shared rooms.

What our private room offer

  • Bed linen
  • Cot available
  • Disabled access rooms available
  • Heating
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our private room

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.

What our Camping & Cabins offer

  • Dog-friendly

What you need to know about our Camping & Cabins

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Dogs
Dogs can stay on our campsite. You can bring your dog for free if you are camping in your own tent.
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole hostel during public opening hours.

Hire:

YHA Okehampton lounge
  • Sleeps up to 76 guests
  • 16 bedrooms
  • 13 bathrooms

Positioned at the heart of one of England's most beautiful national parks, YHA Okehampton provides guests with quality accommodation. This property is the perfect place for those looking for a wonderful rural retreat.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of 16 bedrooms.

First floor

Two en-suite rooms that sleep up to 2 people each. They include 1 set of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

Four en-suite rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

Eight rooms that sleep up to 8 people each. They include 4 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The small kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, grill, 2 kettles, microwave, mini fridge, oven, refrigerator, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the spacious dining room seats up to 60 people.

Highchairs are available on request.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 30 people. There are 2 comfy sofas, 2 armchairs and a large table with seating. You can relax in front of the flat screen TV after a long day on the moors.

There is a separate games room with a pool table.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of 13 bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 7

Toilets: 13

Showers: 13

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside consists of some grounds.

Guests have full access to the grounds, except the restricted activity areas for archery, climbing and low ropes (these are clearly signposted).

Outdoor amenities: BBQ area, benches, cycle store, fire pit, grass/lawn, outdoor play area, patio, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

  • BBQ area
  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cooking basics
  • Cot available
  • Disabled access rooms available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Dog-friendly
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor play area
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Pool table
  • Smoke alarm
  • Toaster

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in
From 16:00 - 20:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Heating
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs
Hire YHA Okehampton and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture, or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access
Guests have the use of the whole property, except the ground floor bedrooms, though these can be opened on request if accessible or dog-friendly rooms are needed. Hostel staff live onsite with separate access routes.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Overview

Get active and grab yourself an adventure at YHA Okehampton. This old railway goods shed set on the edge of Dartmoor has been converted to a modern hostel which forms a great centre for exploring the wilds of Dartmoor.

Our hostel is fantastic for cyclists exploring the local area and beyond. From hearty breakfasts to a handy cycle workshop on site, we can help you make any running repairs required during your stay. Thrill-seekers will find plenty to delight them here too - ask about Adventure Okehampton for information.

Why guests love YHA Okehampton

  • WiFi
  • Free parking on premises
  • Restaurant
  • Activity centre in Devon
  • Close to walking routes in Dartmoor
  • Perfect for adventure-seekers
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Accommodation at YHA Okehampton

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

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Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

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Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Pitch-up camping

Bring your own tent and get closer to the great outdoors. You can't beat camping!

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Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Meeting room

Our flexible and affordable meeting room is a great choice for any occasion.

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Things to do around YHA Okehampton

  • Walking and Rambling around Okehampton

    If you're planning on staying at YHA Okehampton, 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 th

  • Family looking at a marine aquarium

    National Marine Aquarium

    Journey through the oceans of the world from the local shoreline to the deep Atlantic. Visit the NMA website

  • Morwellham Quay

    Morwellham Quay

    This reconstructed port was once the busiest port west of Exeter and the largest copper port in Queen Victoria’s empire. Visit the website

  • Finch Foundry, man working on anvil in forge

    Finch Foundry

    The last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into 19th century village life.

  • Lydford Gorge

    Lydford Gorge

    9.8 miles Take an exhilarating walk and explore the beautiful, oak-wooded river gorge with its fascinating history and legends. Visit the website  

  • Castle Drogo in Okehampton

    Castle Drogo in Okehampton

    9 miles Behind the imposing façade, poignant family keepsakes sit alongside 17th-century tapestries.

  • New Carlton Cinema, Okehampton

    New Carlton Cinema

    See all the latest films in real comfort!  Based in the old market hall, with a licensed screen, leather settees and individual chairs. Visit the cinema website

  • Adventure Okehampton, kids gorge walking

    Adventure Okehampton

    Choose from 18 fantastic group activities from gorge-scrambling, archery, pony-trekking, mountain boarding, mountain biking and a full range of watersports.  Other activities including cycle hire

  • Castle ruins, but not Okehampton Castle

    Okehampton Castle

    Step back into time with a visit to this dramatic castle, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, now a haunted ruin. Look out for open air performances during Summer.

Hostel facilities

  • Baby changing
  • BBQ area
  • Breakfast
  • Café
  • Coach parking nearby
  • Contactless payments
  • Corridor zoning
  • Cycle hire
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Games
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Indoor play area
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Meeting room(s)
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near bus stop
  • Near train station
  • Outdoor play area
  • Outdoor seating
  • Packed lunch
  • Paid electric vehicle charger
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Water refill station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 22:00.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served daily in our on-site cafe.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: There is free parking available at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Okehampton, except on our campsite or when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

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YHA Okehampton

Klondyke road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EW

Map references

OS Map:
191
OS Grid Ref:
SX591942
Lat/Lng:
50.732191, -3.996212

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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.

You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.

Meet the team

We offer over 20 activities, so you know you'll have fun! Our inclusive packages of 2, 3 or 4 night family adventure breaks are really popular for an action-packed holiday. 

Manager recommends: Can there be a more delightful (or delicious) reward at the end of a walk than a Devon cream tea? Find your favourite scone, clotted cream and jam combination by sampling from 16 cafés to complete the 63-mile Dartmoor cream tea challenge (cycling between cafés is also an option).

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