YHA Minehead

Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6EW
YHA Minehead exterior

Overview

A country retreat in an attractive house high in Somerset’s Exmoor hills, YHA Minehead is perfect for a weekend break or family get-together. Enchantingly situated in a woodland hideaway, the hostel offers magnificent grounds while being situated close to some of Somerset’s most beautiful coastline.

Not only is Minehead a picturesque seaside resort with a cracking sandy beach, it’s also the northern gateway to Exmoor National Park, the area’s largest town and the start point of the South West Coast Path – the nation’s longest long-distance walking trail.

Why guests love YHA Minehead

  • Picturesque seaside escape
  • Stunning grounds and gardens
  • YHA Exclusive Hire available

Accommodation at YHA Minehead

YHA Minehead Bedroom

Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

YHA Minehead lounge

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

Dining room with large wooden tables and bench seating

Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Things to do around YHA Minehead

Hostel facilities

  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Licensed bar
  • Luggage store
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Outdoor seating
  • Sea view
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use available
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.

Self-catering: YHA Minehead 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 Minehead. Assistance dogs are welcome.

YHA Minehead - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Minehead

YHA Minehead

Map references

OS Map:
181
OS Grid Ref:
SS973442
Lat/Lng:
51.18786, -3.470875

Contact information

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.

You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website

History

Originally built as a private house in 1914, Hagley became a YHA in 1958. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style, the house still retains many original features with stripped pine floorboards and a stained glass front door.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: If you're on an activity break, walk to the top of Grabbist Hill behind the hostel for stunning views out over South Wales and the higher hills of Exmoor. See where and why the hymm 'All things bright and beautiful' was written! If you're on a short weekend break with the kids, visit the West Somerset Steam Railway for a great family day out.

If it all gets a bit busy in the bustling town centre, then do as the locals do and retreat to Blenheim Gardens to admire the fantastic floral displays and listen to live music on a Snday afternoon. The small harbour port of Watchet is a short but lovely steam train ride away. Get clued up on the town's long history at the great little museum and then look out for Coleridgep's Ancient Mariner next to the marina.

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