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Whats happening at Bunkr, the outdoor accommodation world and helpful articles….
Welcome to our new website
Find a bunkhouse easier than ever! If you've visited Bunkr before you may have noticed things are looking a little different - we've given the place a fresh lick of paint! This is the first major redesign of the website since 2017 (and the third since we launched in...
What is a Bunkhouse?
What is a bunkhouse? If you’ve never stayed in a bunkhouse before and you’re not really sure exactly what a bunkhouse is.. read on. You're probably imagining something possibly quite rustic, with lots of bunk beds and very little else. If you are , then you're not a...
Top 5 Bunkhouses in the Lake District
Where is the Lake District? Nestled within the beautiful county of Cumbria lies the unparalleled natural beauty of the Lake District. With its serene valleys, lush woodlands, and picturesque fells (hills), the Lake District holds the crown as the most popular national...
Sir Chris Bonington CBE launches appeal to save Snowdon Hostel
Legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington CBE has put out a call to help save YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant a much loved Hostel in North Wales. YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant was opened in 1959 and since then has provided accommodation to over half a million adventurers,...
Barnutopia Offers Mountain Adventure Challenges
Barnutopia, a luxury glamping and bunkhouse site located near the village of Llansilin, Oswestry, has branched out with new Mountain Adventure Challenges A popular Shropshire glamping site, Barnutopia, has diversified with a glamping package that is not for the...
Summer Holiday Rooms from £39
It doesn't really feel like it - but summer is here and it's got off to a bit of a cold, wet start. Hard to believe that this time last year we were basking in around 30°C temperatures and constant blue skies - whereas this year it's been constantly grey skies and sub...
Family bunkhouses or hostels stays in Cornwall this Summer
Budget family & adventure accommodation in Cornwall For more information about family stays in Cornwall - click here:
The Top 5 National Parks 2018
Judging by how many people visited the site and connected with accommodation providers over the last 12 months - 2018 was definitely a year of adventure. More and more people are discovering the joys of holiday, short breaks and adventures in the UK. We've certainly...
Chirk Bunkhouse upgraded!
Chirk Bunkhouse located in Wales right close to the English /Welsh border and close to Wrexham is an accommodation sleeping 24 in the main bunkhouse and up to an additional 30 in the main hall. Originally opened in 2000, Chirk Bunkhouse is a popular resting place for...
What is a bunkhouse?
If you're not sure what a bunkhouse is click here to find out!
Meteor showers and astronomy 2019
The UK's Dark Sky parks are without doubt the best places to go if you want to get a good look at the night sky without any light pollution spoiling the view. Anytime of year is a good time to visit a Dark Sky park all you need is a cloudless sky (and maybe a warm...
Black Friday – 25% OFF All YHA Bookings
This offer has now expired. Don't miss out on offers! Subscribe to our newsletter for accommodation offers & deals, news and competitions Click here to subscribe Save 25% on accommodation bookings this Black Friday It's Black Friday, as if you hadn't noticed,...