My ItinerarySt Briavel's Castle YHA - Gloucestershire Hostel
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Address
St Briavel's Castle YHA
The Castle
St. Briavels
GL156RG Lydney
Gloucestershire
England & Wales
Tel. +44-1594-530272
Fax. +44-1594-530849
stbriavels@yha.org.uk
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews St Briavel's Castle YHA
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07 Sep 2011 Nicole, England & Wales
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.
Hostel Overview
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.
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 3km Bigsweir Bridge #69 from Chepstow |
| Parking: | At the hostel |
| Rail: | 11km Lydney station |
Attractions & Facilities
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 |