YHA Blaxhall

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2EA

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Excellent rating

(141 reviews)

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Sleeps up to 43 people
9 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

YHA Blaxhall is a Green Tourism award-winning building which has some wonderful credentials, such as being powered by solar energy and a garden which encourages biodiversity. Great for wildlife lovers.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of nine bedrooms.

Ground floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a double bed.

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a single high-sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath. This room is wheelchair accessible.

Two rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

Four rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, grill, kettle, microwave, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 43 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, soap, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 43 people. There are tables, chairs and benches.

Highchairs are available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 20 people. There are comfy sofas, armchairs and a TV.

You can play board games or relax with views of the pretty fields beyond from the conservatory windows.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of four bathrooms, including a wet room that is wheelchair accessible.

En-suite bathrooms: 2

Toilets: 6

Showers: 7

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a medium-sized garden. The garden is not enclosed.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: cycle store, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

Ambulant accessible
Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cooking basics
Cot available
Disabled access rooms available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Garden/grounds
Grill
Hair dryer
Heating
Highchair
Hot water
Iron and board
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Lockers
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Toaster
Wheelchair accessible

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: The is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Blaxhall and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guests have use of the whole property.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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Overview

YHA Blaxhall is the ideal base for exploring everything that the Suffolk coast has to offer. Comfortable and inviting, this former school building is at the heart of the village. The hostel sits on the edge of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the best areas for wildlife watching in Britain.

Cosy up with a book in our quiet lounge or relax on our garden picnic benches and enjoy being surrounded by flowers, should the weather be favourable.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Why guests love YHA Blaxhall

WiFi
Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds

Surrounded by countryside
Close to the beautiful Suffolk coast
Great for wildlife lovers

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Things to do around YHA Blaxhall

Orford Castle

Discover the secrets of one of England's most unusual keeps within the chambers of this fascinating polygonal tower. Visit the English Heritage website for Orford Castle.

Minsmere reserve

Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. Visit the RSPB website

Sutton Hoo

Well worth a trip to walk round the ancient burial mounds, visit the exhibition centre, and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King and his treasured possessions. Visit...

Framlingham Castle

A magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk. See the English Heritage website for more details

Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings is home to a concert hall, fabulous shops and a thriving art scene with a number of galleries. Take the whole family for a riverside day out. The concert hall hosts the world famous...

Orford Ness

Take a short boat trip to this wild and remote shingle spit and discover a landscape and history that will both delight and intrigue. Wander along Orford Beach and look at the old Atomic Weapons...

Rendlesham Forest

A UFO trail to awake your imagination and take you to some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980. Visit the Forestry Commision or the Visit East Anglia websites

Walking and Rambling in Blaxhall

Blaxhall offers easy walking routes for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy bird watching. The area is also popular for taking a gentle stroll from Snape to reach the ancient...

Watersports in Blaxhall

YHA Blaxhall is only eight miles from the sea. Nearby Blyth estuary offers a range of water sport options, or if you fancy hiring a boat the Norfolk Broads are just a short distance away.

Cycling in Blaxhall

The area offers very leisurely cycling as the countryside is mainly flat - making it great for families. Children will find the routes easy and great fun. Suffolk's flat countryside makes it ideal for...

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Ambulant accessible
Coach parking on premises
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Free parking on premises
Games
Garden/grounds
Group meals
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Licensed bar
Medium garden/grounds
Minibus parking on premises
Outdoor seating
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared lounge
Shared TV
Sole use available
Water refill station
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: This hostel is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Blaxhall, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

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YHA Blaxhall

The Old School House, Blaxhall, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2EA

Map references

OS Map:: 156
OS Grid Ref:: TM369570
Lat/Lng:: 52.160675, 1.461941
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Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9305
Email:: [email protected]

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Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

History

The former national village school in Blaxhall opened in 1851, and the last child was admitted in January 1962.

Later that year, YHA bought the building and it opened as a YHA in August 1963. Major refurbishments begun to extend the hostel in order to provide more beds for the public.

The rise in capacity was reversed in 1987, from 48 beds to 40 beds, reflecting the new mood of the time to bring increased comfort and privacy, and encourage family hostelling.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Our perfect day would be a trip to National Trust Sutton Hoo to explore the world of the Anglo Saxon Kings, fish and chips at Aldeburgh with a promenade up the beach to see the outstanding ‘Scallop Shell’ sculpture, ending with a wander round the nature reserve at RSPB Minsmere to see as many birds, deer and other wildlife as you could dream of.

Snape Maltings is just two miles away. Snape has something for everyone, from art galleries and sculpture gardens to river boat trips and beautiful walks along the edge of the River Alde. Snape Maltings Concert Hall is home to the Aldeburgh Festival of music, founded by composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears.