YHA Dartmoor

Postbridge, Devon, PL20 6TU

93%

Excellent rating

(132 reviews)

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Overview

If you want to get away from it all for an outdoor activity break, YHA Dartmoor is the perfect spot. The hostel is surrounded by the open moorland and forest of Dartmoor National Park, with easy access to a network of off-road routes for walking and cycling holidays.

YHA Dartmoor is a comfortable, child-friendly, rural retreat which boasts cosy features including a woodburner and exposed stone walls. The famous Dartmoor ponies often pay the hostel a visit from the nearby open moorland – always a favourite with visiting children.

Why guests love YHA Dartmoor

Garden/grounds
Free parking on premises
Restaurant

Located in the Dartmoor National Park
Great for walking holidays
En-suite rooms available

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Accommodation at YHA Dartmoor

Private rooms

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

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Pitch-up camping

Bring your own tent and get closer to the great outdoors. You can't beat camping!

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Hire the whole place

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

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

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

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Meeting room

Our flexible and affordable meeting room is a great choice for any occasion.

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Food and drink at YHA Dartmoor

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Dartmoor

Enjoy all you can eat from our cooked breakfast options including sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Main menu at YHA Dartmoor

Take your pick from our range of delicious light bites, hearty classics, and delicious desserts – everything you need after a long day of exploring. Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details). Vegan and vegetarian options available.

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Things to do around YHA Dartmoor

Walking and Rambling in Dartmoor

If you're planning on staying at YHA Dartmoor, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...

Cycling in Dartmoor

The Dartmoor Way, Princetown or Plym Valley disused railways offer fantastic safe and traffic free family cycling. YHA Dartmoor is situated right in the heart of the High moor in a little hamlet...

South Devon Steam Railway

South Devon Railway is a seven mile line running down the stunning River Dart valley. It runs between Buckfastleigh, the main station, and Totnes in the south west of the country. See the SDR website...

Climbing in Dartmoor

The Dewerstone, Haytor or Sheeps Tor offer some of the best climbing and bouldering opportunities Dartmoor has to offer. Visit the UK Climbing Dartmoor web page See UKC details of Dewerstone, Haytor...

Morwellham Quay

This reconstructed port was once the busiest port west of Exeter and the largest copper port in Queen Victoria’s empire. Visit the website

National Marine Aquarium

Journey through the oceans of the world from the local shoreline to the deep Atlantic. Visit the NMA website

The Miniature Pony Centre

Get really close to adorable miniature Shetland ponies and miniature Mediterranean donkeys.

High Moorland Visitor Centre

Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Ambulant accessible
BBQ area
Classroom(s)
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Evening meals
Free parking on premises
Games
Garden/grounds
Group meals
Highchair
Large garden/grounds
Licensed bar
Meeting room(s)
Minibus parking on premises
Near bus stop
No mobile coverage
Outdoor games kit
Outdoor seating
Restaurant
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared laundry room
Shared lounge
Skywatching kit
Sole use available
Unlimited breakfast
Water refill station
WiFi

Hostel need to know

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

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:30.

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: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: There is free parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Dartmoor, except on our campsite or 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 Dartmoor

Bellever, Postbridge, Devon, PL20 6TU

Map references

OS Map:: 191
OS Grid Ref:: SX654773
Lat/Lng:: 50.580648, -3.901563
what3words: silently.rags.trek

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9622
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.

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Manager recommends: With this stunning Dartmoor National Park accommodation as your base, you can enjoy the tranquillity of a picnic by the East Dart River or, for a great outdoor activity break, the exhilaration of walking up Bellever Tor to take in the stunning views. Explore Bellever Forest and discover a wealth of wildlife, archaeology and grazing Dartmoor ponies.