Individual and Unique

All YHA properties offer more than just a place to sleep, but these properties are the cream of the crop when it comes to offering the most stunning locations and amazing ambience for your holiday.  Each building has unique features and you could find yourself staying anywhere from a Norman Castle to a 16th Century Manor House.

YHA Whitby

Whitby

Perched dramatically on the headland, YHA Whitby has panoramic views of the harbour, coastline and imposing abbey ruins.

YHA St Briavels

St Briavels

You will have no trouble thinking what to write on your postcards if you stay in this Youth Hostel, housed in a moated Norman castle. It’s a unique experience, especially when you enter into the ancient spirit with medieval banquets.

YHA Idwal Cottage

Idwal Cottage

This former quarry manager’s cottage sits below the impressive Glyder Mountains with views of the Nant Ffrancon Valley. Offers a unique relaxing stay in the mountains of Snowdonia.

YHA Hartington

Hartington Hall

This 17th century manor house is set in it’s own grounds and offers high quality accommodation. An ideal place to get married, YHA Hartington can cater for all your needs with food, drink and accommodation for up to 135 guests. It even has it’s own bridal suite.

YHA Alfriston

Alfriston

This Sussex flint house, partly dating from 1530 with a Tudor beamed lounge, is just a mile from the picturesque village of Alfriston.

YHA Ilam

Ilam

This is a Youth Hostel to remember! A Victorian gothic manor house owned by the National Trust, it makes for a civilised break. Its grounds stretch to 84 acres of country park on the banks of the River Manifold.

YHA Bryn Gwynant

Bryn Gwynant

Situated in it’s own estate on the edge of a lake, YHA Bryn Gwynant offers 42 acres of land with many Victorian landscaping features still remaining. Take a stroll around the grounds and take in the Japanese garden, pond and rare trees.

YHA Wilderhope

Wilderhope

Arrive along this sweeping drive and you may wonder if you’ve come to the wrong place. This 16th century National Trust-owned manor house with oak spiral staircases, timber-framed walls and grand dining hall, really can be your base.

YHA Clun

Clun

This restored watermill was once a focal point in the tiny town of Clun and you’ll see much of the old machinery still in situ. It now offers accommodation to walkers and cyclists wanting to explore the environmentally sensitive area of the Clun Valley.

YHA Beverley

Beverley

A restored Dominican Friary, cited in the Canterbury Tales, YHA Beverley offers close proximity to the minister, cobbled lanes and elegant Georgian and Victorian terraces.