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St Briavel's Castle YHA - Gloucestershire Hostel

St Briavel's Castle YHA

The Castle
St. Briavels
GL156RG Lydney
Gloucestershire
England & Wales

Tel. +44 1594 530272
Fax. +44 1594 530849

Customer Rating

Total:	88%	88% 100 8
Friendliness of Staff:	95%	95%
Efficiency of Service:	90%	90%
Comfort:	80%	80%
Cleanliness:	93%	93%
Security:	85%	85%
Location:	85%	85%

History comes to life in this moated Norman castle, built as a hunting lodge for King John in 1205, YHA St Briavels is a perfect base for exploring the Forest of Dean, Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey and Monmouthshire.

Eat your evening meals in the licensed restaurant, or attend one of the regular medieval banquets. Accommodation is in 4-6+ bedded rooms and facilities include self-catering kitchen, internet access/Wi-Fi, conference facilities, lounge and car parking.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:			Total beds
Number of rooms:	1	7	70

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	08.00 - 10.00. 17.00 - 23.00 (Hostel gates are locked at 23.30)
Opening times (over the year):	Open Friday/Saturday nights and school holidays

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	3km Bigsweir Bridge #69 from Chepstow
Parking:	At the hostel
Rail:	11km Lydney station

Attractions

	Historical sites nearby		Hiking area
	Forested/wooded area		Hostel with a difference
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in St Briavel's Castle YHA

Facilities

	Self-catering kitchen		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Credit card accepted		Meals available
	Individual traveller welcome		Garden
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel

Customer Reviews St Briavel's Castle YHA

07 Sep 2011 Nicole, England & Wales	53%	53%
Hostel is in a very small town, not even a town, there is nothing within walking distance except houses, the only thing was a pub which opened from 12-3 then 5.30-12pm, pub had great food and friendly locals. The hostel kicks you out from 11am till 5pm. If it's cold like it was when we went there you are left to freeze while the pub is shut. The hostel kitchen isn't the cleanest feeling. the closest supermarket was a good 20min DRIVE away. If you have a car awesome if not there is nothing to do and it acctually becomes boring and you feel trapped. Cab from nearest station is 20pounds. castle was great except half of it was closed off so you couldn't really explore :( but in all it was an ok experiance. If i ever did it again i'd have a car i'd never go back without one. ah and the ther people who generaly stayed were old and stuck in there ways and not very social.
28 May 2011 Luella, USA	97%	97%
Beautiful castle hostel with great friendly staff. Loved getting to stay in the "Oubliette" room. Staff were all busily getting ready for a wedding booked for the next day, but still found time to answer our questions and help us. Very cool hostel.