Burley Youth Hostel
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Our hostel is a converted family home located on a secluded unmade lane about half a mile outside Burley village in the heart of the New Forest. The hostel has a large garden and the site is therefore a peaceful and safe place for all, whether individuals, families or small groups. Burley village, a short walk away, has a number of gift shops along with several cafes and pubs.
The hostel has a lounge, two fully equipped self-catering kitchens (one inside, one outside), two dining areas (one inside, one outside), a cycle store and a drying room (of sorts!).
We serve a buffet-style cooked/continental breakfast each morning, and offer packed lunches which can be booked on arrival. Home-cooked evening meals are served from 6-7.30pm.
Daytime access: Once checked in there is access to the hostel building all day.
Night-time access: The hostel is locked at 11pm but a key can be provided for late access. Guests staying on the campsite have overnight access to the camping block (with shower, toilet and kitchen).
Self-catering: We have two small self-catering kitchens (one inside and one in the campers' block) equipped with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Cloths, tea-towels and washing-up liquid are also provided. Fridges, kettles and a toaster are provided although there is currently no microwave. There is a food store in the village (limited opening hours) and supermarkets in Ringwood. BBQ’s are permitted, if raised off the ground.
Nearby attractions and activities
Cycling & walking
The New Forest National Park has a wealth of walking and cycling routes. You can buy an OS map, cycle map or short walks book at Reception. Book in advance for cycle hire, particularly at weekends and during school holidays.
Forest Leisure Cycling:
In Burley village, and normally open every day from 9-5.30 from February half-term to October half-term. Winter bookings are also taken if you call beforehand.
Cyclexperience:
Based in Brockenhurst, open 7 days a week from 9.30am-5.30pm.
Pony trekking
Another popular New Forest activity.
Burley Manor Riding Stables:
Based in the grounds of the Burley Manor Hotel. Open six days a week (closed Mondays) they offer 1-hour mixed ability rides (leaving at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm) and 2-hour rides (leaving at 9am and 2pm) for those with experience. The lower age limit is 7 years for walking and trotting and 12 years for cantering. For groups, up to 14 horses can be taken out.
Bagnum Riding Stables:
Based between Burley, Ringwood and Bransgore, these stables offer 1-hour and 2-hour rides, for complete beginners upwards. 7 years is the lower age limit, but ½ hour rides are available for younger children (5 years +). They also offer late night summer evening rides for groups of 4 or more. For groups, a maximum of 12 riders can go out together.
Sims Cottage Riding Stables:
Based just off the B3058 in Wooton this stable offers ½ hour rides for younger children (age 4+) in addition to rides for older children and adults.
Ford Farm:
In Brockenhurst, they also offer ½ hour rides for younger children (4+) in addition to longer forest rides for adults and older children.
Canoeing, kayaking, watersports and Going Ape
For the more adventurous, how about canoeing or kayaking the Beaulieu River, or tackling the high ropes course at ‘Go Ape’?
Liquid Logistics:
Offer guided canoeing sessions on a quiet secluded stretch of river, great for relaxing and families, and 2-hour kayaking sessions with a qualified coach on hand (the design of the kayaks restricts this activities to those 12 years or above). Kids kayaking (8-16 years) is available at the New Forest Water Park (see below).
Moors Valley Go Ape:
A high ropes course in the grounds of a lovely country park. Age and height restrictions apply. The park also has activities suitable for younger children.
New Forest Water Park, near Ringwood:
Learn to waterski, jetski or experience and exciting aquaride. The Water Park offers full changing facilities, bar, food and balcony overlooking the lake. (Sorry no picnics).
For the family
Beaulieu Motor Museum:
Offers something for everyone with its National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House & gardens.
Moors Valley Country Park. A fantastic value family day out. Climbing frames, Play Trail, train rides, lake, walks, picnic spots, fishing and golf -also the location of “Go Ape”. Pay for parking admission to the Park is free. Small charge for the train ride and charges for fishing, golf and Go Ape.
The New Forest Centre/Museum:
In Lyndhurst, this free museum provides an interesting display on the local history with activity sheets for children.
Longdown Activitiy Farm:
Near Ashurst, this farm offers hands-on activities, a play area, shop and café.
Marwell Zoological Park:
In Colden Common near Winchester.
Liberty’s Raptor and Reptile Centre.
Near Ringwood, with a large collection of birds of prey, reptiles and creepy crawlies.
The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park:
In Longdown, 4 miles from Southampton. Tree lined walks get you up close to otters, owls, deer, badgers and more.
For beach lovers
YHA Burley is ideally placed for quick trips to the beach at Mudeford, Hengistbury Head and Bournemouth or for full days out to the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight (frequent ferries from Lymington).
For garden lovers
Exbury Gardens:
Beautiful gardens set in over 200 acres. For woodland walks, steam train rides, tea rooms, gardens and garden centre, plus a maize maze in the summer holidays.
Furzey Gardens:
In Minstead, gardens and small craft gallery and teashop.
Bus tour
New Forest Open Top Bus Ride
Hop on, hop off. Visits Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Beaulieu and Exbury Gardens. The bus pulls a trailer - can accommodate 7 cycles for those who want to make use of cycle routes along the way. Buy tickets from the driver or book online. Note: unfortunately it doesn’t come to Burley.
Attractions near Burley Youth Hostel
Must see
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (5.9 miles)
- Highcliffe Castle (6.1 miles)
- Adventure Wonderland (7.7 miles)
National Trust
- The Needles Old Battery and New Battery (12.2 miles)
- Newtown Old Town Hall (14.6 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Burley Youth Hostel
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) (1.3 miles) Walking
The Naked Man - New Forest (2.5 miles) Walking
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive - Blackwater Arboretum (3.4 miles) Walking
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Burley Camping Caterina P. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We spent August Bank Holiday week end at this campsite and we were all quite impressed:) Disliked: No fires allowed:( apart from that enjoyed our stay:) |
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Small but perfectly formed okeydokey (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Small camping area at side of YHA hostel. Good hostel facilities available for all to use (lounge/games room, kitchen, showers). Great camping block at rear of hostel with small kitchen (cooker, 2 fridges, kettle, pans, plates etc.), small indoor dining area, and washroom (shower, toilet, washing machine). Brilliant for me as I don't have a camping stove. Easy walk into busy village of Burley - little shops, pubs and activities nearby. I hope to ... Disliked: I really can't think of anything I didn't like! |
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One of my favourite campsites especially in the New Forest sharonw (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The friendliness of the staff, the small camping area which is effectively the front lawn of the house that is now the YHA and the good facilities, the short walk to the fab White Buck pub down the road! Generally the campsite is very peaceful and there are often ponies wandering down the track leading to the site. Disliked: I've stayed here a few times and sometimes there have been larger groups using the hostel who tend to make noise outside where they can smoke - unfortunately this is simply a case of selfish people with no consideration for others. |
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Liked: The alternative holiday we were forced to find! Disliked: We booked, and paid for the ready pitched tents here on-line. We tried to book direct with YHA, however they don't do bookings for these tents 'during the day'. |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ringwood: Meeting House Lane Coach Stop — 4.8mi
New Milton: Bus Lay by — 5.0mi
Brockenhurst: Lyndhurst Rd Coach Stop — 5.1mi
- Train stations
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Sway Rail Station — 4.4mi
New Milton Rail Station — 4.9mi
Brockenhurst Rail Station — 5.0mi
- Ferry ports
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Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing — 7.4mi
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing — 7.6mi
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing — 7.7mi
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport — 7.1mi
Southampton Airport — 16.8mi
Directions
From the A31:
Take the Burley turning. It is approx 4 miles to the village. In Burley village follow the road around the sharp left hand bend and bear right uphill. Pass the school, cricket pitch and golf club on the left. Continue for ½ mile and take the next left (signposted White Buck Inn and Burley Youth Hostel). At the White Buck Inn turn left onto the unmade lane. YHA Burley is the third house on the right.
Bus information:
105, 126 from Christchurch, alight Burley, 1/2m.
Train information:
Sway 5 1/2m; New Milton 6m. If continuing journey by bus, alight Southampton, if by bike/foot alight Brockenhurst.
Ordnance Survey Map Number: 195
Grid Reference: SU220028
SatNav:
Program your destination to “No.1 Cott Lane” or “Cott Lane via Bennetts Lane”. If using the postcode, you will probably be directed to the golf club at the far end of Cott Lane from where there is no vehicle access to the Hostel.
Buses and coaches:
Buses/taxishare to/from Burley are extremely infrequent and do not run on Sundays.
Wilts & Dorset Bus Services
Burley 35 Taxishare: Ringwood – Burley – Lyndhurst. Must be booked in advance! Call 01962 846786 to register with the service and obtain the booking number. Between one and three services a day, depending on day and direction.
Route 118: Lymington – New Milton – Bransgore – Burley – Ringwood. One service, Wednesdays only
Route 175/176: Christchurch – Burley – Ringwood: Two services a day Monday-Friday, one service on Saturdays.
Dorset Sprinter
Connecting service X5 from Southampton to Lyndhurst is run by the Dorset Sprinter.
National Express
National Express coaches serve Southampton and Ringwood.
Trains:
The nearest train station with a frequent service is Brockenhurst, from where it is possible to get a taxi (approx 8 miles from the Hostel, cost of taxi approx £10-£15)
For help with journey planning call Traveline.
Car parking and cycle storage are available at the hostel.
Permitted arrival time
From 5pm
Cancellation policy
All cancellations are subject to a cancellation charge. Cancellations for non-group bookings are based on how many hours before the first night of your stay we receive your cancellation notice. The first night of your stay is defined as starting at 5pm. Cancellation charges are based on the total cost of your stay and are applied using the sliding scale detailed below.
Notice given - amount you must pay.
Up to 24 hours - 10% of the total cost of your stay.
24 hours or less - full payment for the first night of your stay.
No notice of cancellation - full cost of entire stay.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment due on arrival.
If you are a YHA member please remember to bring your card with you. Non-members can join on arrival or can pay for temporary membership (£3 per adult / £1.50 per child, per night).
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
If you are a YHA member please remember to bring your card with you. Non-members can join on arrival or can pay for temporary membership (£3 per adult / £1.50 per child, per night).
We are a licensed premises and serve a selection of beers, lager, wines and spirits. Guests are not permitted to consume their own alcohol on the premises or campsite.
Reception is open from 8am - 10am and 5pm -10.30pm.
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