A lovely place with lovely people, lovely rooms, lovely decor and in lovely surroundings too…read more In one word ... excellent !!

The hostel is clean and comfortable. The location is quiet and peaceful. There is good free car…read moreparking and the hostel is only a few minutes walk from the town centre with its shops and bars. The dorm room that we stayed in conveniently had en-suite toilet and shower. However you need to vacate your room at 1030 and you are not allowed back into it until 1700 (due to no staff during the day). There is a breakfast included (but no bread). Bedding is included for an extra 5 pounds in the smaller dorm rooms (but no towels). There is a computer with free internet (but no Wi-Fi). You can use the kitchen which is clean and has plenty of utensils (no meat allowed). There is a living room (but no TV). Overall I would say our stay was a peaceful, pleasant but somewhat spartan experience. It is operated more in the spirit of youth hostels of old rather than the comfortable backpacker hostels that are ubiquitous in popular destinations worldwide. And with the policy of 1030 kicking out time Mama Wierdigans is indeed aptly named.

Great hostel.Staff are great and will go out of their way to help.I am amazed how quick my time has…read morepast here and if you work to the hostel rules you could be moved on to your own place within 8 to 10 weeks. If you treat the hostel as though you are still prison and keep yourself out of mischief you will have no problems. For some people it is hard to intergrate back into society but the hostel staff will support you all the way. Be prepared to do certain tasks through Manchester College but its only a couple of mornings a week and it is for your own good and not for the good of the hostel. Rooms are adequate for your needs and they are a lot better than been stuck in a prison cell. All in all a good experience and a much good place to help you on your way to a positive and crime free life. Good luck to all the residents Graham P

I have been deraling with Jays Properties for the last 5 years and would highly recommend…read more Thanks

From the owner: Welcome to Jay's Properties we offer accomodation for family's and the homeless, established in…read more1986 for the purpose of providing accommodation from 'single person to family's in need'. We are committed to treating individuals with dignity and respect. Jay's is determined to offer individuals the opportunity and the support necessary to encourage and enable personal growth and self-development, regardless of their; gender, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability or political allegiance. Our aim is to encourage individuals to develop the necessary skills through a programme of high support and educational opportunities, which will enable them to move into independent living and successfully sustain their own accomodation. We have the largest hostels in the Blackburn area, as well as move-on flats, Houses and Bedsits. We are one of the largest organisation in East Lancashire who provide friendly and safe enviroment to live.

Absolute f*kin bullshit dangerous management Very clean…read morerooms and a nice atmosphere among guests. Hostile reception I stayed there 2 weeks and others I met said the same some reception would rather chip a tooth than smile and say hello, not just to me to others as well, I paid £30 for breakfast but was denied entry because of a technical error on their website Manager "Yonko" was incredibly rude and ignored my medical need (epilepsy/medication timing) to stick to a rigid "policy." Which could literally have caused me to have a seizure as I was highly stressed and that can cause a seizure due to her behaviour and you need food b4 u take pills. "People Before Profits" slogan nah mate , they chose a few pounds over a guest's health and basic human respect. Avoid if you value decent service with decent human beings as managers - the rest of the staff - amazing . I am sooooo pissed off the way they treated me - made me feel like I was a criminal simply for asking for food I paid for and yes you told me I could ring customer service after I told you my phone doesn't work and I have to wait to get paid for that which was the next day - like how the heck will that help me Yonko - seriously are you an alien or some shit? Coz that ain't human behaviour !!!! I hope you either learn emotions coz that's where you give a shit or go work with the morgue as they don't have to feel there

Spotless room, great staff, lovely food. Close to the free bus which will take you to the centreread more

This place was a pleasant surprise, and so was the bustling town of Llandudno, since my first…read morechoice was to stay in the quaint village of Caernarfon, home of one of King Henry I's castles and it's original walled city. No reasonably-priced accommodation were available there during my stay. This turned out to my advantage, in that not only did I get to explore a whole other area of Wales I wasn't planning to see, but I got to stay in this sweet, five-story Victorian-era structure, which may have been built originally as a private home. The building doesn't seem to have been remodeled too much, though the walls have been insulated, and the place isn't drafty like truly untouched Victorian structures. The owners recently updated the kitchen, which is state-of-the-art, though not open to guests. The newer shower, and toilet facilities are green certified. The bedrooms, both private and dorms, still have the charm of the Victorian era with floral wallpaper, curtains, bedding and small chandelier lamps. The hostel, which considers itself a guest house, was more expensive than I would have liked, but it was less than other places in the area, which had availability. It may be more expensive, because of the "guest house" designation. Continental breakfast is included. I was disappointed that the kitchen wasn't available for guests to use, but I understand it had something to do with Welsh laws. Beyond all that, this place is definitely worth the stay. It's within walking distance to several restaurants, pubs and a variety of shops. The young women working here are friendly and helpful.

The ymca is on deansgate in Bolton. When I first came to Bolton I didn't know anybody and I needed…read moresomewhere to stay urgently. The YMCA were really helpful. They put a roof over my head for nerly two weeks for very little money and they severed really cheap quality breakfast as well. The staff in here were really nice and very easy to get a long with. They were very interested in what I was studying at college and made me for really welcome. They keep all of the rooms very clean and too a very high standard. I would recommend the YMCA to anybody who needs a place to stay.

This is the first time I have stayed in a YHA hostel and I was very impressed with it. We arrived…read moreat 4pm, which was before it opened, but there was a note inviting us to come in and make ourselves a cup of tea. You can buy tea and coffee and homemade cake. The tea and coffee was a little expensive so if you are on a budget I would recommend bring some with you. The hostel has just been refurbished and it really shows. The living area is tidy and comfortable, with a real log stove and the kitchen is big enough for a few people to be cooking in it and is well stocked. You can buy dinner at night £11 for a 3 course meal; we didn't have it as we were cooking for ourselves, but the other guests seemed to enjoy it. You can buy Organic wine and beer, but only alcohol bought on the premises can be drunk. Right next door there is a camping barn which is very basic, but looked really good fun and I plan on giving it a go next time I stay. The access is by car, but there is not a lot of parking. The track coming up to it is not paved so it can look like you are going the wrong way. It is situated in a beautiful area, but it is very cut off so if you are expecting to walk to the pub you will be disapointed! It is on the Coast 2 Coast cycle path and many walks.

From the owner: If you want to get away from it all and catch a true taste of the Lake District, then YHA Ennerdale…read morereally is the hostel for you. Situated in a remote wooded valley and surrounded by fells, ridges and famous peaks, these converted forestry cottages make for a cosy rural retreat. Perfect for outdoor activity breaks, the hostel is surrounded by great terrain for walking and cycling holidays, scaling ridges and scrambling. For the eco-conscious, YHA Ennerdale has an off-grid, hydro-electric power supply and even generates its own drinking water!

this is a nice hotel and is in a great location. the hotel is very big and has great staff and a…read moregreat bar. the hotel is always clean and tidy.