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  Exmoor Basecamp

  1 Town Farm Cottages, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon

  Bunkhouse accommodation owned & managed by the National Trust for groups only. Sleeps 18 in dormitories. Kitchen, showers, central heating, etc

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  Sandysike B&B and Bunkhouse

  Walton, Brampton , Cumbria

  Eighteenth century farmhouse B&B and bunk house right on top of the Wall and on the National Trail - close to Brampton, Cumbria

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  Craggan Outdoors Bunkhouse & Bothy

  Glenbeg, Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands

  Good value, comfortable accommodation for groups. Bunkhouse & Bothy are located in a secluded & picturesque spot 5 mins from Grantown.

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  Skyewalker Hostel

  Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Highlands

  A warm welcome and traditional Scottish hospitality awaits you all at the award winning, family run, Skyewalker Hostel.

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  Pot a Doodle DO Wigwam Village

  Borewell Farm, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

  20 wooden wigwams and 3 canvas yurts. On site communal kitchen and shower block. Restaurant, Shop, Art centre, quad biking, fishing, walks.

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  Craflwyn

  The National Trust, Craflwyn, Beddgelert, Gwynedd

  The Craflwyn Centre provides a range of accommodation. You can choose to stay in the former Victorian hunting lodge; or the bunkhouse.

Some people may not be aware what bunkhouses and bothies are, so a word of explanation is necessary before looking at relevant accommodation:

Bunkhouses are purpose-built or converted buildings which provide simple self-catering for organised groups. They are within easy reach of beautiful countryside or unspoilt coastlines, historic houses or landscape parks and prove a functional base for the visitor. In addition to the bunkhouses there are also bothies, which offer very basic accommodation, often in isolated locations. Bunkhouses vary in size and are suitable for mixed parties. They have adequate cooking facilities, dormitories with bunk-beds, lounge area and modern sanitation. Most have fully-equipped kitchens, showers, electricity and heating. Bothies, on the other hand, have minimal facilities, although some form of water, light and sanitation is usually provided.

Bothies are suitable if you like the idea of being miles from the nearest town, with no electricity or heating, sleeping platforms without mattresses, water from a hand-pump, gas lighting and cooking on a Primus stove! You get the idea! People electing for the kind of accommodation provided by bunkhouses and bothies should be warned that they would need to take along some or all of the following: food and provisions, sleeping bags or sheets and blankets, pillow and pillow case, towel and wash-kit, cutlery and crockery.

Scottish Independent Hostels is a network of independently owned hostels, bunkhouses and bothies which provide affordable accommodation in the most beautiful parts of Scotland, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts, family holidays and group visits, with rooms from traditional bunks to en-suite family rooms.

If you would like something on these lines that links city life with the countryside then you could do no better than the Craibstone Estate Hostel. The campus is set in 800 acres of magnificent woodlands teeming with wonderful wildlife, yet it is within easy reach of Aberdeen’s city amenities, beach and amusement park. It is also central for exploring Grampian’s Distilleries and Royal Deeside. The accommodation comprises single and twin en-suite rooms which are available with wheelchair accessibility. Facilities include laundry, cafe, gym, sauna, TV room, lounge bar, putting green and a walled garden which is ideal for barbecues.