Ninebanks Youth Hostel in Akademicheskoe

Set 3 miles from the Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, this countryside hostel in a 17th century mining building is also 10 miles from the North of England Lead Mining Museum and 14 miles from the Haltwhistle Burn (river).The bright single-sex dorms and private rooms offer free Wi-Fi and bunk beds, as well as shared or en-suite bathrooms.Amenities include a cosy lounge with a wood-beamed ceiling and a log fireplace, a guest kitchen and a colourful dining room. There's also a bar, a garden and a BBQ area.