The morning sun catches the tower of Glastonbury Tor rising from the Somerset Levels, visible from the edge of this small YHA site in the middle of Street — a proper base for walkers tackling the levels or pilgrims bound for Glastonbury, just two miles up the road.
This is a hostel with camping pods tucked alongside, so you've got the best of both — a bed under cover if the weather turns, or your own snug pod if you want a bit more privacy. It suits solo walkers doing the Levels & Moors, couples exploring Arthurian Somerset, families who want simple and central, or anyone using Street as a springboard for Cheddar, Wells, or the Mendips. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth calling ahead if you're bringing one.
Facilities aren't elaborate — this is YHA simplicity, not glamping luxury — but you're year-round, which counts for a lot in winter. Campfires need checking on arrival; some sites allow them in certain spots, some don't. The vibe is quiet, practical, and communal in that YHA way — walkers comparing routes over breakfast, bikes propped by the door, early starts and tired evening faces.