Located in Swadlincote, YHA National Forest - Hostel is a 3-minute drive from Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and 7 minutes from Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. .This hostel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Saltersford Wood Country Park.
Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Twycross Zoo - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Catton Hall - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
Donington Park Racing Circuit - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
Getting around
Polesworth Station - 19 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Lakeside Bistro & Tearoom - 13 min walk
Conkers - 17 min walk
Gresley Old Hall - 8 min drive
Andy's Fish Bar - 6 min drive
Cricketts Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
YHA National Forest - Hostel
Hostel in Swadlincote with a coffee shop and a bar
YHA National Forest - Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. This hostel also features a picnic area, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Enjoy a meal at National Forest Cafe or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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
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
YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Did exactly what it said on the packet, comfy, good parking, helpful staff, lovely breakfast.
Thanks.
K.Coulson
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Jacqueline
Travelled with family
12 June 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.