YHA Elmscott Bunkhouse Bideford

YHA Elmscott Bunkhouse is a quaint and rustic hostel nestled in the stunning landscape of North Devon, England. This basic, yet comfortable accommodation offers dormitory-style rooms, making it a popular choice for groups, schools, and those seeking an authentic back-to-nature experience. The bunkhouse is equipped with self-catering facilities for meal preparation, a dining area, and a lounge area where guests can relax and socialise. Its tranquil, rural setting provides an ideal retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The area surrounding YHA Elmscott Bunkhouse is rich in natural beauty and offers an array of outdoor pursuits. The hostel is located on the South West Coast Path, providing direct access to some of the region's most scenic coastal walks. Nearby, guests can explore the rugged beauty of Hartland Quay with its dramatic cliffs and intriguing geological formations. The charming village of Clovelly, renowned for its steep, cobbled streets, whitewashed cottages, and historic harbour, is just a short drive away. A visit to the Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden offers a unique and quirky family-friendly outing. The wider region offers a plethora of activities including surfing, rock pooling, and wildlife spotting with Lundy Island, a haven for seals and seabirds, reachable by ferry. With its secluded setting and access to a wealth of outdoor adventures, YHA Elmscott Bunkhouse offers a truly memorable stay.

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Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Shower or Bath
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Garden
Sea Virews
Woodburning stove
Self-catering kitchen
Shop
BBQ area
Drying room

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country

International Airports

Newquay Airport Mawgan in Pydar Cornwall TR8 4RQ 42.4 miles

Exeter Airport Clyst Honiton Devon EX5 2BD 51.1 miles

Local Airports

Eaglescott Airfield Great Torrington Devon EX37 9LH 23.4 miles

Bodmin Airfield Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4BU 32.9 miles

Motorways

M5 Junction 31 Bodmin 48.1 miles

M5 Junction 29 Honiton, Exeter Airport 49.0 miles

M5 Junction 30 Exeter, Dawlish,Sidmouth, Exmouth 49.4 miles

Railway Stations

Barnstaple station code = BNP EX31 2BP 21.3 miles

Chapelton (Devon) station code = CPN EX37 9DZ 21.8 miles

Ferry Ports

Bideford Quayside sailing to -> Lundy Island Address: Bideford Devon EX39 2HE 14.2 miles

Lundy Island Harbour sailing to -> Bideford Quayside, Ilfracombe Harbour Address: Lundy Island Devon EX39 2LY 14.7 miles

Spekes Mill Mouth Waterfall - EX39 6EA
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A waterfall on the SW Coast Path dropping 157 feet from the cliff-side and to the beach south of Hartland unusually one of only a few waterfalls discharging into the sea

1.2m / 1.9km - - 18min

Bideford Bay And Hartland - EX39 6AN
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3.2m / 5.1km - - 48min

St Catherines Tor - EX39 6DU
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A High-point on the cliffs just a short distance south of Hartland Point and near the SW coast path. Spectacular views from the top

1.6m / 2.6km - - 24min

Blackchurch Rock - EX39 5TA
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This impressive, prominent sea stack is located near Clovelly on the south coast of Devon in England. It is composed of hard, resistant sandstone and stands approximately 70 meters tall. The rock is a popular spot for rock and a popular tourist attraction in its own right. Access is via the south West Coastal path

5.2m / 8.4km -

Hartland Point - EX39 6DB
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This dramatic headland, located on the north coast of Devon, England. The area is known for its rugged and wild natural beauty, with high cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can enjoy stunning coastal walks, take in panoramic views

1.9m / 3.1km - - 29min

Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast - EX23 9JQ
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Not one specific point but an area south and east of Hartland Point, with stunning coastal scenery, wildlife, walking , which includes both inland areas and the South West Coast path

5.3m / 8.5km -

Hartland Quay - EX39 6DB
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2m / 3.2km - - 30min

Angels Wings Clovelly - EX39 5TA
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A small folly with seating area on the south West Coastal path in a small wooded clearing just over 1 miles west of Clovelly

5.4m / 8.7km -

Start of The Cornwall South Coast Path - EX39 6HH
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Located close to Welcombe Mouth Beach on the Cornwall / Devon Border

2.9m / 4.7km - - 43min

Clovelly Visitors Centre - EX39 5TL
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Clovelly is a traffic free cobbled village and major tourist attractions for this unspilt village on the coast , with a car park and Visitors Centre at Upper Clovelly

5.6m / 9km -

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