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To search for basecamps and/or bothies, please select from the options below and click the submit button. Alternatively, for a more detailed search visit the advanced search page.

How to book

Telephone or fax the contact for your chosen basecamp or bothy to confirm availability. Alternatively complete the online enquiry form which is available when you select your basecamp. We will then send you further details together with a booking form and conditions of letting.

Please note

Basecamps and bothies are primarily for groups only (8 or more) and most cannot accept bookings from individuals.

Basecamps

The National Trust has 31 basecamps which provide simple self-catering accommodation, primarily for groups of volunteers who take part in practical conservation work for the Trust.

Basecamps 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 basecamps 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.

Bothies

The Trust also has a couple of bothies, buildings which provide more basic accommodation than basecamps. 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 Basecamp 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 the Trust.