Camping

Imagine a BBQ with friends here

© Nick Macallister

Bunk up with us...

We have 31 bunkhouses which provide simple self-catering accommodation, primarily for groups of volunteers who take part in practical conservation work for us.

Bunkhouses are also available for use by recreational, educational, corporate and other groups who want to take a break within easy reach of national parks, beautiful contryside, unspoilt coastlines, or landscape parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

All bunkhouses have adequate cooking facilities, dormitories with bunk-beds, lounge area and modern sanitation. Most have fully equipped kitchens, showers, electricity and heating. Many also have a separate leaders' room, payphone, washing machine and adjacent parking. First aid and fire alert facilities are always provided.

Bothy at Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall

Bothies

We also have a couple of bothies, for example Holme Wood bothy in the Lake District. These buildings provide more basic accommodation than bunkhouses. Bothies are typically in isolated locations and are for those who really want to escape from modern life.

Bothies are only suitable if you find the idea of no electricity or heating, sleeping platforms without mattresses, water from hand-pumps, gas lighting and camp-fire cooking miles from anywhere exciting... or at least acceptable!

How much does it cost to use a bunkhouse or bothy?
Charges vary according to the type of accommodation, the type of group and the time of year. Free accommodation is usually offered to groups undertaking full-time conservation work for us.