Stainforth is an ideal base for walkers, or groups wishing to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. The walking is superb, offering a wide variety for both the seasoned walker or climber and those wishing to explore the countryside at a leisurely stroll. Stainforth is a pretty village which nestles into the side of a fell, with a beck (crossed via stepping stones), a green and a traditional Dales pub, all worth seeing. Settle (five minutes' drive) certainly warrants a visit, is a lovely, traditional market town, with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as a golf course and swimming pool. Local places of interest include Stainforth Foss, a picturesque waterfall on the river Ribble, just a walk across the fields from the barn, where the salmon leap on their journey upstream to spawn.

Hornby Laithe Bunkhouse Barn is simple, yet comfortable accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Converted from original farm buildings, the Bunkhouse occupies a secluded position within easy walking distance of both Stainforth and Settle.

The rooms are a mixture of sizes with a couple of small rooms for two people (primarily allocated to couples), but mainly dormitory style ones with bunk beds. You need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. The rooms are small but this is reflected in the price. There are common rooms with a separate recreational area in its own building with pool table, table football, air hockey and table tennis.

Brilliant weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole event.

The Hornby Lathe Bonfire Weekend was a great success, and everyone got on so well with each other. The walks were arranged to suit most abilities and modified when the weather changed, which suited everyone.There was so much food provided and left over, we could have stayed another day, which would have suited me fine.

Food on Saturday night was excellent and the group of people were very friendly.

It's a great, fun weekend with a good combination of walking and social aspect. Lauren made us feel very welcome and looked after us fantastically well. It's the third time I've been on this event and Lauren was the best host!

This was a great weekend and nice to have a separate building with games room for socialising and music without disturbing people who wanted to go to bed early. Craven Heifer pub in Stainforth is well worth a visit for the beer and food!

A full weekend of activity if you want it, from the moment we arrived to departure, we had a great time. Pub visits, interesting & beautiful walks good food, great company and lots and lots of laughter! What more could you want and at a reasonable price too?

I want to say a big thank you to Jonathan. For all the lovely food cooked over the weekend. And thank you to Martin for leading the walks. It's always a relaxing fun weekend spending time with new and regular spice friends. Hope to see you all again next year kind regards Karl

Everything flowed, it was well run, had a great atmosphere and everyone mucked in. Obviously a lot of hard work had gone on behind the scenes to make this happen.

Johnathan went out of his way to make sure we had a good time. The food was lovely and plentiful with homemade puddings on one night.

Very enjoyable bunkbarn break. Good company and excellent host. Lovely walks and Settle was great to visit.

You'll need to bring a sleeping bag or a bottom sheet and duvet for this one. You can bring fireworks for the bonfire party and any drinks for afterwards. We suggest you bring a torch too.

If you already have a Spice water bottle then please bring it along. If you haven't already had one we will bring one for you.