St Briavel's Castle YHA - Gloucestershire Hostel
YHA St Briavels
The Castle
St. Briavels
GL156RG Lydney
Gloucestershire
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 1594 530272
Fax.
+44 1594 530849
Customer Rating
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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: |  |
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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 YHA St Briavels |
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 YHA St Briavels
| 29 May 2013 Gillian, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Staff fantastic.
Would have appreciated more toilets, showers and washbasins in hostel (only 2 of each - downstairs female toilets unavailable during our visit.)
Food great | ||
| 10 Mar 2013 Katherine, England & Wales | 90% | |
| We had a fantastic time and particularly loved the medieval banquet and tour. The only downside was the noisy room above us which woke us up at 1am. I don't know how you get round this, as obviously there are younger people (only just in this case!) who keep different hours to families.
It would be good to hear your thoughts on this.
Kind regards
Katherine Gilmore
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| 10 Oct 2012 Agnes Maria, Austria | 97% | |
| The Hostel is hard to get to without a car, but the location is perfect for walking in the beautiful Wye Valley. The staff is very helpful and very friendly. I had a great time! | ||
| 20 Sep 2012 Philippa, England & Wales | 100% | |
| a brief but memorable stay. Entirely satisfied | ||
| 31 Jul 2012 Rorick, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Utterly amazing venue and great staff. Really friendly and helpful. Even slept in most haunted room!!! Hope to return. | ||
| 30 Jul 2012 Sabrina, USA | 93% | |
| It was unbelievable to be staying in such an old place that was so very well maintained. The surrounding area was breathtaking. We stayed in the Admiral's Quarters, the 12 bed family room at the very top of the winding staircase. There were only 4 of us, so there was plenty of space. The staircase was a bit daunting during a midnight trip to the WC, but we got used to it. Overall it was great and we highly recommend it. The food was good too. | ||
| 18 Jul 2012 Lai Fong, Australia | 77% | |
| The tower that my room was located ran out of hot water - just my luck - on the day of my pre-booked 1-night stay. Rather awkward going from one tower to another seeking an alternative shower with all one's toiletries, clothes, towel, etc.
Power points/mains - would be most helpful if these are available near the showers for hairdryers, etc.
Otherwise, a very interesting opportunity and the rare privilege of staying a night in a 12th-century castle, in the room where King John used to sit on his seat in the wall high up above where the bunk beds are.
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