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YHA National Forest - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Swadlincote with a coffee shop and a bar

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Garden
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Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Free cribs/infant beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, England, DE12 6BD

What's nearby

  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Twycross Zoo - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Calke Abbey - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 23 min drive - 21.5 km
  • National Memorial Arboretum - 27 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Polesworth Station - 19 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jennings’ Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catchems - ‬8 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 vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Secured bicycle storage, smoke-free premises, and games

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • National Forest Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 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 elevators

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA National Forest - Hostel located?

Situated in Swadlincote, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Saltersford Wood Country Park and Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. Sharpe's Pottery Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

D

Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

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

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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