Exclusive Hire
With space for up to 40 guests, we welcome arts organisations, creative industries, outdoor enthusiasts, and groups of all kinds who appreciate our unique vegetarian spaces.
Accessible and inclusive, the Hostel features one fully accessible ground-floor bedroom with wet room facilities, four additional ground floor, ensuite double/triple rooms, and nine first floor ensuite bedrooms, making it ideal for large groups, private events, workshops, and meetings.
Why not complement your stay by booking the Birchcliffe Centre next door? A dynamic theatre space that accommodates up to 200 guests, it’s perfect for everything from live music and art events to weddings and larger gatherings.
Together, the IOU Hostel and Birchcliffe Centre offer a truly unique opportunity to create a special event of any scale.
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Our Facilities
Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind or inspire creativity, we provide the perfect setting for your event, including:
- Exclusive use of the entire Hostel, sleeping up to 40 in 14 bedrooms
- Spacious dining, living, and function areas for meetings, small conferences, or creative workshops
- Cozy snug with a wood-burning stove
- Fully equipped modern vegetarian kitchen
- Fresh linen provided, towel hire available
- Beautifully designed outdoor seating, wildflower meadow, and woodland setting
- Free car park with accessible parking
- Projector, screen, and flipcharts
- Free strong WiFi throughout
- USB charging ports in every room, plus desk space to set up your laptop for remote work
- Coffee, teas, milk provided plus cereals, and porridge to get you started
- Cleaning material provided
- Drying room, iron and ironing board