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

Cragside Bunkhouse, Northumberland

Ideal for large groups of family and friends, this bunkhouse sleeps 16 and overlooks the tranquil Tumbleton Lake. You can head out from the bunkhouse to explore the 1,000 acre Cragside estate or venture to the coast. After a day in the great outdoors, you can return to the bunkhouse to relax in the lounge area or enjoy an evening BBQ in the garden.

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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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Wallington Bunkhouse, Morpeth, Northumberland

Wallington Bunkhouse, Northumberland

This 20-sleeper bunkhouse provides simple accommodation for intrepid adventurers who want to explore the Northumberland landscape. As a guest at the bunkhouse, you can enjoy free access to Wallington's house and gardens, with its shops and café, woodland walks and cycle trail. Further afield, serious walkers could tackle the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park or visit Hadrian's Wall.

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