YHA Exford exterior

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YHA Exford is currently closed and unavailable for bookings.

Overview

YHA Exford is an attractive, cosy Victorian house, with great facilities including a beautiful, flower-filled garden. For a weekend away in lovely Exmoor National Park accommodation, try this super spot by the River Exemead.

This is a great location for mountain biking, horse riding and a host of other outdoor activity breaks - making it perfect for school trips. There are open hills and wooded valleys to explore if you're on a walking holiday, and the Somerset and North Devon coasts are nearby should you prefer coastal scenery.

Why guests love YHA Exford

  • Located in Exmoor National Park
  • Great for walking holidays
  • Perfect for school trips

Accommodation at YHA Exford

Bed in a shared room

Bed in a shared room

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

Private rooms

Private rooms

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

Private en-suite rooms

Private en-suite rooms

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

Landpod in forest

Landpods

Enjoy the camping experience with some upgrades for added comfort in our Landpods.

YHA Exford Garden

Pitch-up camping

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

Things to do around YHA Exford

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • BBQ area
  • Breakfast
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Highchair
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Luggage store
  • Meeting room(s)
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near bus stop
  • Outdoor play area
  • Outdoor seating
  • Packed lunch
  • Paid electric vehicle charger
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Waterfront
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: Reception and check-in is at The Exmoor White Horse Inn main reception from 08:00 - 20:00. For late arrivals, please notify us in advance.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily. Evening meals are also available.

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

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA Exford, except in our Camping & Cabins accommodation. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

Location of YHA Exford

YHA Exford

Map references

OS Map:
181
OS Grid Ref:
SS853383
Lat/Lng:
51.132639, -3.640911
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Contact information

Meeting rooms

Exe Mead was a large Victorian villa that sat across from the original YHA Exford Cottages. Exe Mead was built around the 1890s as a wedding present, however the recipient never got married. In 1944, the hostel was used by American soldiers and converted into a makeshift barracks for six months.

YHA acquired the hostel in 1964 and opened very quickly, however the hostel needed substantial work and wouldn't have an official opening until early in 1966.

Volunteering

There are currently no volunteering opportunities at YHA Exford. Please visit YHA Volunteering to see what opportunities are available.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: After a day of activities or walking the moor, come back to the hostel and try stargazing. In this beautiful area of Exmoor National Park, the stars are amazingly clear.

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