Yha Ravenstor in Millers Dale, England

YHA Ravenstor in Millers Dale is set within the Peak District National Park, 12 km from Buxton Opera House and 20 km from Chatsworth House. The hostel provides direct access to the Monsal Trail, an 8.5-mile walking and cycling route, and offers printed route maps in the lobby. Guests can use the garden with outdoor furniture and picnic areas overlooking the surrounding countryside.

The hostel offers family rooms with carpeted floors, bunk bed dormitories, private rooms with shared bathrooms, and camping pods on the back lawn. Camping tents are also permitted on the hostel grounds, surrounded by trees, and all rooms include heating and non-smoking policies. Shared bathrooms are equipped with showers providing hot water and good water pressure, as noted by guests.

The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A bar is open until 11pm, and a continental or full English breakfast is available for £9.99. Guests have access to a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with cookers, microwaves, and fridge freezers, plus a vending machine for snacks.

The games room contains board games, puzzles, and a TV area for group entertainment. A clothes drying room is provided for wet gear, and bike storage is available for cycling the Monsal Trail. The hostel includes a shared lounge with sofas and leaflets about local walks and attractions.

The hostel has meeting and banquet facilities suitable for school groups, youth groups, and business events. Staff members Romia, Jeannie, and Ross have been noted for assisting groups with special requests and providing extra duvets and heaters. Parking is free on site, and the property is located 41 km from Manchester Airport, with nearby attractions including Alton Towers.

Location: Direct access to Monsal Trail, 12 km from Buxton

Rooms: Family rooms, camping pods, private rooms

Dining: Cooked breakfast, halal/vegan/gluten-free dinner options

Recreation: Games room, board games, bike storage

Facilities: Meeting/banquet rooms, free parking, drying room