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General
- Rural site in the Surrey Hills, 15 minutes' drive from Dorking
- Surrounded by 4,000 acres of woodland and Hurtwood bike trails
- Restaurant/bar on site; two pubs and village a 20-minute walk away
Hikes through the hills – pretty much a given for a UK youth hostel. But also theme parks, luxury driving experiences and one of the country's finest vineyards? Such are the diverse days out that await for guests at YHA Holmbury St Mary, a rural retreat in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Those coming along here with outdoorsy activities in mind will be well sorted. The site’s surrounds take in 4,000 acres of woodland; Holmbury Hill, Box Hill and Leith Hill are all popular local spots to stretch the legs, and the 153-mile North Downs Way is four miles away. There are some fab mountain bike trails in the Hurtwood around the site; if you’ve not been able to bring a bike it’s a cinch to hire one in the village or in Dorking.
Not planning to set foot in a hiking boot? No problem – there's plenty more to keep you busy in this part of Surrey. Take a drive of 15 minutes to Dorking for a train to take you to London in an hour or so if you really want a change of scenery.
Food is, of course, vital for any and all of the local activities, so it’s a fine idea to start your day with one of the breakfasts served on site and then put in an order for an evening meal too: supper club is served at 7pm, with last orders taken by 6. There are two excellent pubs in the village of Holmbury St Mary (a 20-minute walk) too, if but your legs won’t get you that far you’ll no doubt be chuffed to hear that there’s a fully-licensed bar on site serving up wines and beers.
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Reviews
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Looking forward to staying again :)
From the manager...
Thank you Paul for your feedback and sharing your experience with us It fantastic to read that we were able to provide a good clean facility and friendly atmosphere No BBQ or Fires, in the interest of safety the majority of The Hurtwood and hostel grounds lies on a Peaty soil which allows fires to spread underground. This means that even though you may have been careful and put your fire out, it can still be alight underground and spread. We understand that this is disappointing so we do provide a fully equipped self-catering kitchen which all campers are more than welcome to take full advantage of. We are delight to see that you would recommend us and return, until then we wish you all the best on your travels, happy hosteling Best wishes, Dan |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your recent feedback Why don’t you allow fires on the our grounds? Happy hostelling Best wishes, Dan |
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From the manager...
Thank you for sharing your recent camping experience with us We are always delighted to read that you would recommend us and come to stay again, fantastic We look forward to welcoming you again, happy hosteling Best wishes, Dan |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your recent feedback Its disappointing for us to read that you wouldn't visit us again or recommend to a friend, I do hope that you may give us another opportunity in the future. Our car park does have its limits and can hold roughly ten cars, although we are fortunate to have a large public car park next door which can hold a further 50 cars. We would recommend making use of this free car park when ours is full. Please keep enjoying YHA and happy hosteling Best wishes, Dan |
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Lovely place in the nature with excellent facilities and friendly …
From the manager...
Thank you Lucas for your feedback its greatly appreciated Until the next time happy hosteling Best wishes, Dan |
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Features
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/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Guildford: Park Barn Egerton Rd Coach Stop
— 8.5 miles
Woking: Rail Station Coach Stop — 10.4 miles
Gatwick Airport: North Terminal Coach Stops — 10.9 miles
- Train stations
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Gomshall Rail Station
— 2.0 miles
Holmwood Rail Station — 4.5 miles
Dorking West Rail Station — 4.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weybridge Ferry Landing
— 13.1 miles
Shepperton Ferry Landing — 13.1 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing — 14.3 miles
- Airports
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London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
— 10.8 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 11.5 miles
London Gatwick Airport — 11.6 miles
Local attractions
If mountain biking's given you a taste for thrills, get more adrenaline pumping with a day of of rides and rollercoasters at Chessington World of Adventures (half an hour’s drive) or Thorpe Park (40 minutes). Want to be in control? Get behind the wheel of a powerful drive on the test circuit at Mercedes Benz World (35 minutes); there are also plenty of gleaming cars and other exhibits for those too young to reach the pedals.
Hoping for something a bit more countrified? Meet the animals at Bocketts Farm (20 minutes), try out ancient skills at the Rural LIfe Centre (40 minutes) or stroll around the Edwardian estate at Polesden Lacey (25 minutes). Green-fingered types may well also want to check out the displays at the RHS Garden Wisley (half an hour).
A few drinks on your hols? Head to Hogs Back Brewery (half an hour) for a beery tour or Denbies Wine Estate (20 minutes) to venture into the vineyards and sip some of the UK’s top wines.
Must see
- Polesden Lacey (4.9 miles)
- Denbies Wine Estate (5.4 miles)
- RHS Garden Wisley (8.6 miles)
National Trust
- Polesden Lacey (4.8 miles)
- Hatchlands Park (4.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does YHA Holmbury St Mary have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is YHA Holmbury St Mary dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near YHA Holmbury St Mary? If mountain biking's given you a taste for thrills, get more adrenaline pumping with a day of of rides and rollercoasters at Chessington World of Adventures (half an hour’s drive) or Thorpe … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of YHA Holmbury St Mary?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.
Thank you for taking time to share your recent experience with us
I will definitely pass on your feedback to the team and to learn that you will be definitely be returning is the cherry on top, amazing. I can only commend my team for all their hard work ensuring you had the best possible stay with us
We will definitely look into if there's any improvements we can make to help our guests experience if self-catering
Happy hosteling
Best wishes, Dan