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YHA National Forest - Hostel

4.0 star property
Peaceful forest retreat where travelers can relax with a good book in the library, connect over coffee in the shop, or socialize in the garden setting

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YHA National Forest - Hostel provides a tranquil escape within the National Forest. Guests can enjoy quiet moments in the garden, browse books from the library, or meet fellow travelers at the bar. Staff members receive consistent praise from visitors for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About the area

Swadlincote is home to YHA National Forest - Hostel. Sharpe's Pottery Museum and Ashby Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Burton upon Trent and Owl House Spa. Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre and Sweet Memory Lane are also worth visiting. Visit our Swadlincote travel guide
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48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, England, DE12 6BD

What's nearby

  • Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.
    Donington Park Racing Circuit
    20 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Sat outside NEC Birmingham
    National Exhibition Centre
    39 min drive - 46.7 km
  • www.alamy.com
    Alton Towers
    55 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Fairy Labyrinth
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park
    16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Polesworth Station
    20 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hicks Lodge Cafe
    4 min drive
  • mushroom hall
    5 min drive
  • Mount Pleasant Inn
    5 min drive
  • Lakeside Bistro & Tearoom
    14 min walk
  • The 50's American Diner
    5 min drive

About this property

YHA National Forest - Hostel

Upscale hostel
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library at YHA National Forest - Hostel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a vending machine
  • Books, games and meeting rooms

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • National Forest Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA National Forest Hostel Swadlincote
YHA National Forest Hostel
YHA National Forest Swadlincote
YHA National Forest
YHA National Forest - Hostel Swadlincote
YHA National Forest - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA National Forest - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA National Forest - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA National Forest - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA National Forest - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA National Forest - Hostel located?

Situated in Swadlincote, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Saltersford Wood Country Park and Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. Sharpe's Pottery Museum is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K.Coulson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good all round.

Did exactly what it said on the packet, comfy, good parking, helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good basic accommodation

Basic rooms, clean bedding. Take a towel. Quite noisy Saturday night but Sunday was quieter. Breakfast is particularly good and a vegetarian option is also available. Pre-booking is necessary. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the YHA. Sure, you don't get a kettle or a TV in your room - so it is a little Spartan but it was quiet, clean and had individual rooms available with a shower and toilet. The local area was quiet and picturesque. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking to local attractions. Friendly, helpful staff. Shane about the noisy families next door keeping me awake til two in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall for the price it was sublime

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
I cancelled the booking however refused to refund me
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice grounds with a real country feel. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely placed YHA on the edge of the National Forest so plenty of good walking and cycling around. Dinner and breakfast is available and is of a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great facility and very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting

Beautiful setting, so mush to see and do locally. All the amenities you need. Nice and clean, staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for the National Forest Trails

Basic accommodation but clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ideally situated right next to the trails of the National Forest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it, perfect setting, excellent value for money. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and lovely staff. Fantastic value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Clean with nice shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

Great friendly staff, will be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice new features for the YHA

Great hostel, clean and welcoming. They have both a self-catering kitchen, and a cafe and bar--really nice feature for a YHA!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Cheap, clean, friendly staff and tasty food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YHA, AOK!

It is what I expected, plus a little more as it has a restaurant onsite, plus a full kitchen so you can cook your own food. The room was comfortable for one and it's next to a lovely forest and canal area so great for walking. Compared with a hotel it is a little basic, but then it was inexpensive and a different type of stay. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap and basic

Ok considering the price. Had a 4 bed private room for 39quid. Main issue is the bunk beds have waterproof mattresses on which make it very hot at night. Especially with 4 ppl in a small room and no air conditioning, none of out group had much decent sleep because it was so uncomfortable. Rest of the hostel and the surrounding area is nice. Good bar and pool table, we didn't eat thoughts cannot review food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jaqui, Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very nice stay room was clean and comfortable staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and effective!

Fast, easy and very friendly, informative staff. Room / bathroom smelt of drains but perhaps thats the out of season timing so rooms aren't used very much. Thin walls and loud banging doors easy to hear but very comfortable bed and clean rooms.

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and pleasant hostel

Difficult to find in the dark but fine during the day. Very clean for a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Par

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short but sweet stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Al, pl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable and entertaining would recommend this place as a must stay

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022