| other amenities include bike rentals, a shared kitchen and guest laundry facilities. parking is complimentary. private quarters sleep up to 5 guests and add en suite bathrooms. set within the national forest, this unfussy hostel is 2 miles from conkers adventure and activity centre, 7 miles from twycross zoo and 8 miles from calke abbey. basic single-sex dorms have bunk beds and offer complimentary wi-fi and shared bathrooms. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a bar/cafe serving meals, plus a laid-back lounge and a dining area
Manchester Airport 1 hr 39
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