YHA Dartmoor

Postbridge, Devon, PL20 6TU
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Excellent

(132 reviews)

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What our private room offer

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm
  • WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our private room

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:30
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.

Hire:

YHA Dartmoor exterior
  • Sleeps up to 35 guests
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms

Originally a stone barn, YHA Dartmoor offers quality and modern accommodation whilst keeping its rural roots. This property is great for walking and rambling holidays with family and friends in the countryside.

Where you'll sleep

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

Ground floor

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

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

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

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

Two rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 8 people. It includes 4 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The large, farmhouse-style kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, grill, kettle, microwave, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators, stove, toaster, water boiler.

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

Cleaning basics: cloths, hand towels, paper towels, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining area is part of the kitchen. It has tables and bench seats for up to 30 people.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The cosy lounge is located on ground floor and seats up to 20 people. There are 3 comfy sofas, 7 chairs and a wood-burning stove. You can relax after a day of exploring with the selection of books and board games.

Bathrooms

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

Toilets: 4

Showers: 4

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

Outdoors

Outside is a large garden. The garden has a fence and a gate but sheep and Dartmoor ponies can still come in.

Outdoor amenities: benches, cycle store, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our main building offer

  • Ambulant accessible
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Clothes airer
  • Cooking basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our main building

Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Heating
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs
Hire YHA Dartmoor 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 use of the whole property. A caretaker may be onsite during your stay.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Overview

If you want to get away from it all for an outdoor activity break, YHA Dartmoor is the perfect spot. The hostel is surrounded by the open moorland and forest of Dartmoor National Park, with easy access to a network of off-road routes for walking and cycling holidays.

YHA Dartmoor is a comfortable, child-friendly, rural retreat which boasts cosy features including a woodburner and exposed stone walls. The famous Dartmoor ponies often pay the hostel a visit from the nearby open moorland – always a favourite with visiting children.

Why guests love YHA Dartmoor

  • Garden/grounds
  • Free parking on premises
  • Restaurant
  • Located in the Dartmoor National Park
  • Great for walking holidays
  • En-suite rooms available
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Accommodation at YHA Dartmoor

Private rooms

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

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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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Food and drink at YHA Dartmoor

  • Unlimited breakfast at YHA Dartmoor

    Enjoy all you can eat from our cooked breakfast options including sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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    Cooked full English breakfast

  • Main menu at YHA Dartmoor

    Take your pick from our range of delicious light bites, hearty classics, and delicious desserts – everything you need after a long day of exploring. Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details). Vegan and vegetarian options available.

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    Burger, chips and coleslaw on a plate

Things to do around YHA Dartmoor

  • Dartmoor Chinkwell Tor

    Walking and Rambling in Dartmoor

    If you're planning on staying at YHA Dartmoor, 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

  • 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

  • Climbers on Haytor, Dartmoor

    Climbing in Dartmoor

    The Dewerstone, Haytor or Sheeps Tor offer some of the best climbing and bouldering opportunities Dartmoor has to offer. Visit the UK Climbing Dartmoor web page See UKC details of Dewerstone,&nb

  • Steam train

    South Devon Steam Railway

    South Devon Railway is a seven mile line running down the stunning River Dart valley.  It runs between Buckfastleigh, the main station, and Totnes in the south west of the country. S

  • cycling

    Cycling in Dartmoor

    The Dartmoor Way, Princetown or Plym Valley disused railways offer fantastic safe and traffic free family cycling. YHA Dartmoor is situated right in the heart of the High moor in a little hamlet ca

  • Dartmoor

    High Moorland Visitor Centre

    Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • BBQ area
  • Classroom(s)
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Licensed bar
  • Meeting room(s)
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near bus stop
  • No mobile coverage
  • Outdoor games kit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Skywatching kit
  • 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. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:30.

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: There is free parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Dartmoor, 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 Dartmoor

Bellever, Postbridge, Devon, PL20 6TU

Map references

OS Map:
191
OS Grid Ref:
SX654773
Lat/Lng:
50.580648, -3.901563
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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 through YHA volunteering.

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Manager recommends: With this stunning Dartmoor National Park accommodation as your base, you can enjoy the tranquillity of a picnic by the East Dart River or, for a great outdoor activity break, the exhilaration of walking up Bellever Tor to take in the stunning views. Explore Bellever Forest and discover a wealth of wildlife, archaeology and grazing Dartmoor ponies.

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