The Independent Hostel Guide 2012" is the only comprehensive reference to the independent bunkhouses & hostels of the UK. The guide has been revised annually for 21 years growing with the hostel network. It contains up to the minute information on 179 hostels & bunkhouses in England 98 in Scotland & 60 in Wales. " Independent hostels" are ideal accommodation for individuals groups & families involved in outdoor activities & sight seeing. They are perfect for reunions of families & friends. The hostels are in a wide variety of buildings ranging from grand city houses to rural barns. They generally have self catering facilities & all offer friendly clean & inexpensive accommodation with no membership requirements. There is a page feature on each hostel giving contact details directions public transport options & descriptions of the accommodation & the attractions of the area. This title is comprehensive & unique in the UK. It is proven over 20 years. It is up-to-date every page is fully revised only months before going on sale. It is packed with information that is clear & concise. It can be used by climbers walkers cyclist families groups travellers & others involved in outdoor activities & independent travel."