New Year Retreat to Somerset
29 people attending
1 place left
6 hours
Come along to one of the first hostel weekends of 2017! YHA Minehead is a rather pleasant country house retreat, hidden up a lane high above the attractive Somerset town of Minehead. On the edge of Exmoor, this hostel makes for a warm and comfortable retreat from the depths of winter.
This early year weekend is the perfect escape from the post Christmas miaisma and a chance to get some fresh sea and hill air. With a pleasant walk, a decent Saturday meal, you can come and relax by the wood burner & a catch up with friends old and new alike - this should be a good weekend!
OutdoorLads hostels are a great way to quickly meet new friends and find out about what we do. Attending your first hostel event could be a daunting experience if you don’t know what’s going to happen so why not have a read of our 'My First Hostel Event' guide.
What to bring
You hardly need anything special for hostels. Minehead provides full bedding, but you always need a towel and washkit. A couple of nice to have items is a torch (so you can get into the room when everyone has gone to sleep, without turning the light on) and ear plugs.
The Exmoor and north Somerset coast area can have somewhat changeable weather so you will obviously need what ever kit you usually take for the daytime activities on the mountains! Wet weather gear and a couple of good thermal layers are a must!
You'll need to bring a packed lunch for the Saturday and of course any drink you may want of an evening.
Food & drink
Friday night: Please bring at least one item for the buffet. Don't go overboard - think enough for 2-3 people - but go easy on onion quiche, you'll be sharing room and air with these guys.
Saturday breakfast: Included in the event cost.
Saturday lunch: Please bring a packed lunch.
Saturday dinner: Included in the event cost.
Sunday breakfast: Included in the event cost.
Tea & coffee: Included throughout the weekend.
Other drinks: Please bring your own evening drinks!