YHA Ravenstor

Beautiful old character building and grounds. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The location is perfect for country walks including (David) Bellamy Bank and Monsal Trail. 15 minutes to pub but a good range for sale at reception. Highly recommended.

In a world of increasing price and decreasing trust - the openness of the YHA brand and its value is staggering. I’m very much middle aged now and feel just as welcome in a YHA that I did as a school kid. Until next time, hopefully this side of me hitting 50…

Positives: Great location and friendly staff. Negatives: Needs decorating and/or refurbishing as all a bit shabby. Breakfast was very disappointing really for the price. The worst thing however was the constant noise of a generator/extractor fan that was very loud and on all night , got very little sleep. Probably not go again. The quality of the YHA’s at least in the Peak district is pretty poor at the moment. I hope they manage to turn things around as they used to be very good.

A lovely old building in good repair and situated in a beautiful part of the Peak District. Monsal Trail and other walks within very easy reach, wonderful river walk just 5 minutes away at the lower end of the property through the wood. As with most old buildings, there's little sound insulation but, even with a party of kids staying, it wasn't as bad as some YHA hostels that I've stayed at. Ensuite room for one was adequate, shower pressure was ok and the room was clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful, lots of leaflets around to read. I never eat YHA food, it's generally over-expensive for what it is (Chester Trafford being the exception, they were very good). Beltonville Farm shop and campsite was only a five minute walk away, open from 0900 to 1700 most days, later at weekends. Food there was very fresh and very tasty. Public transport was ok, one slow bus into Buxton early in the morning (65A) on weekdays and then faster but infrequest buses (65) in the weekday; Saturday and Sunday buses were about 0830/0840. Always check with Google Maps. Connection times for onward travel by bus varied from 50 minutes at Blackwell Turn for Bakewell and beyond, 5 minutes towards Tideswell and Sheffield. I largely found it easier to go straight into Buxton on the early bus, have a breakfast or breakfast bap and then jump a further bus at about 0920/0930. If you want to visit Chatsworth House, there's one direct bus on Sunday (about 1130) from Buxton and then one coming back (after 1500). Only one real issue during the stay: whoever brought in the yappy dog that barked CONSTANTLY from 0730 to almost 0900 on the Monday, leave it at home in future.

Had such a great 3 night stay at this Hostel. Came here for a cycling weekend with my friend and our two sons. Ideal spot to drive (30 mins) to Derwent Reservoir (Dambusters Dam) and the Monsal Trail in Bakewell (15 mins Hassop Station), where we hired bikes from both locations (highly recommend these cycle routes). Accommodation/location was picturesque, tranquil with amazing selection of trees on their grounds and some great walks from the venue. You have the option to bring your own food and cook/use facilities but we decided to eat breakfast and dinner there (food was amazing, great selection with lots of vegetarian options). Plenty of individual lockable toilets/showers, games room in the basement and a very handy drying room next door to the games room ( I would recommend more games though). Highly recommend this venue!

A secluded hostel set in beautiful Miller's Dale. Good facilities, characterful rooms and friendly staff. Lots of lovely walks directly from the hostel. It is also possible to travel here on public transport.