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Bothies and bunkhouses in Yorkshire and the North East

Discover windswept landscapes, sandy beaches and craggy peaks on a group holiday in Northumberland and the Yorkshire Dales.

Book a group getaway at one our bothies or bunkhouses and you’ll be ideally located to explore this special part of the UK. Offering rustic, self-catering accommodation, the bothies and bunkhouses sleep between 6 and 20 people in simple comfort, with kitchens, sitting areas and heating.

Yorkshire Dales
The exterior of Town Head Barn, Yorkshire

Town Head Barn Bunkhouse, Yorkshire 

Located in the village of Buckden, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this bunkhouse is perfectly placed for exploring the National Park. The spacious bunkhouse sleeps 12 people, with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms and lounge/dining room with an open fire. There are walking trails nearby to suit any ability, including 702m Buckden Pike for experienced hikers.

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The exterior of Meadowsweet Bothy, Settle, North Yorkshire

Meadowsweet Bothy, Yorkshire  

Set in the wild, remote reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, this 6-sleeper bothy allows you to disconnect from modern life. Surrounding walking routes range from scenic woodland rambles to rugged moorland hikes. Housed in a converted seventeenth-century barn, it offers an authentic experience beneath starry night skies.

The exterior of Ragged Robin Bothy, Settle, North Yorkshire

Ragged Robin Bothy, Yorkshire 

The neighbouring Ragged Robin bothy is ideal for outdoor adventurers looking to reconnect with nature. At the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the nearby glacial lake is a wildlife hotspot and the surrounding woods hide a magical waterfall to explore. The bothy sleeps 6 and has a breakfast bar-style area to start your morning well.

Northumberland
Gibside Bunkhouse, Tyne and Wear

Gibside Stables Bunkhouse, Tyne and Wear 

On the first floor of Gibside’s Grade II* listed stable block with its impressive façade, this charming bunkhouse, sleeping 37, is brilliant for large groups of friends or family. With everything you need inside (and three dogs allowed as well), head outside to explore the enormous estate and its sweeping Derwent valley views.

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Explore Yorkshire and the North East

View of Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster
Friends walking at Fountains Abbey in autumn
A small group of people walk alongside Hadrian's Wall
Walker enjoying a spring dawn on the Malham Tarn Estate
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland

Days out in the North East 

Get lost in characterful houses and gardens, discover atmospheric woodland and rugged coastlines, or explore a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Days out in Yorkshire 

You'll find lots of things to do close to our Yorkshire holiday accommodation. Explore ancient abbey ruins, magnificent houses and glorious gardens.

Walking in the North East 

Follow in the footsteps of the Romans, uncover hidden wildlife havens and discover a view to take your breath away.

Discover the Yorkshire Dales 

Explore the picturesque villages, ancient woodland, winding rivers, tumbling waterfalls and rugged moorland of the Dales.

Houses, castles and buildings in the North East 

Windswept coastal castles, a Victorian home packed with modern inventions or the humble birthplaces of some of the North East's most celebrated figures.

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