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YHA National Forest - Hostel

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Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 6.75 per person)
Interior
Exterior
Café

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, England, DE12 6BD
  • Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Wheelchair access

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

YHA National Forest - Hostel

Hostel in Swadlincote with a coffee shop and a bar
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a garden. Limited housekeeping is available.
YHA National Forest - Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
During your stay at YHA National Forest - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and Library
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and 7 minutes from Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA National Forest - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Swadlincote hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
National Forest Cafe - This café serves light fare only.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • National Forest Cafe

Things to do

  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 10 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.

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

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

Travelled with family
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with group
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

Business 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

Travelled with partner
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

Business 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

Business 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