Belton House
Belton House is a 17th century country house, set in a magnificent deer park. Don't miss the seasonal delights of the garden and tranquil lakeshore.
YHA Thurlby
Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0EEOverview
Located in a peaceful spot in an unspoilt Lincolnshire village, YHA Thurlby is a 15th century former village forge, complete with a lovely lawned garden and orchard. The homely hostel is full of character and features both Victorian and Georgian additions to the building.
The Fens are natural cycling country and Rutland Water, an important area for bird life, offers a great choice of watersports and walks - perfect for activity breaks and walking. Visit Belvoir Castle, Burghley House and nearby market towns for days out.
Why guests love YHA Thurlby
Accommodation at YHA Thurlby
Hire the whole place
This hostel is available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.
We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.
Things to do around YHA Thurlby
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir is a fascinating castle just waiting to be discovered. Don't miss the majesty of the State Dining Room and the magical Duchess's Gardens.
Rutland Water Nature Reserves
One of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, home to a successful Osprey project and two visitor centres.
Walking and Rambling in Thurlby
Get back to nature and stride out on foot to explore this beautiful part of the country.
Cycling in Thurlby
Visit Rutland Water, hire a bike if you haven't brought your own, and cycle the waterside tracks with splendid views of the reservoir and Hambleton Peninsula
Watersports in Thurlby
Visit Rutland Water, great for boaters, sailors and water skiers. Take time to admire the beautiful scenery and keep an eye out for the resident bird life.
Burghley House
A unique glimpse into the way great houses have been furnished and inhabited from Queen Elizabeth I to the present day. Wander around the house on a freeflow self guided tour, or the one 3pm gui
Skegness Aquarium
Discover the depths of the sea at Skegness Aquarium. Uncover the magical world of marine life including spectacular displays of jellyfish, sharks and a fascinating close up view of the octopus.
Hostel facilities
- Ambulant accessible
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- No WiFi
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
Hostel need to know
Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Thurlby is open for bookings all year round.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
YHA Thurlby - Access Statement
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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.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels on our Volunteering site.
History
In 1979, YHA received a generous offer from a man who wished to leave his 15th-century forge in the village of Thurlby, near Bourne in Lincolnshire to YHA. The building opened as a YHA hostel in the year of 1980.
