Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

⚽📵💼 Need a break from the football noise, stressful screens and the working week?

🌿Escape to Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse in the beautiful Surrey Hills for a simple, affordable reset — with prices starting from just £25pp per night.

🥾 Spend the day walking through stunning countryside, visit a local attraction, then come back to share a home-cooked meal with friends in our welcoming self-catering barn.

😊🍲✨Good company, fresh air and a proper change of pace — without breaking the bank.

👉 Book your stay: https://puttenhambarn.uk/book.html -start

23/06/2026

Artists’ retreat idea for July: combine a couple of creative days at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village with a peaceful stay at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse. 🎨🏡

Throughout July, Watts Gallery has a rich programme of exhibitions, talks and hands-on creative events ✨ — from The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. and Women of ‘Our Time’ to curator tours, plein air painting, block printing and botanical drawing 🖌️🌸.

Make it a mini retreat with us! 🌿 Arrive car-free 🚌, soak up the art 🎨, then follow the signposted North Downs Way towards Puttenham for a beautiful 1¾-mile walk to the Barn 🥾.

Getting here the greener way: take the Stagecoach 46 bus 🚌 from Guildford, Farnham, Farncombe or Godalming and alight at Watts Gallery, Compton — the stop is right outside the Gallery 📍. This route is ideal if you live in Farnham, Godalming or Guildford and fancy a great-value minibreak 💚 without the long-haul journey.

🎟️: Watts Gallery offers a car-free discount for visitors arriving by bus, train, bike or on foot, and Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse also offers a Green Discount for guests arriving on foot, by bicycle or by public transport 🌍

Using the 46 also helps show demand for this much-loved local service 🙌 — including the campaign to extend it to Sundays — while turning the journey itself into part of the inspiration: Surrey Hills views 🌄, village lanes, art, walking and a warm welcome at the Barn 🏡.

Why go car-free? 🌿

• Lower your carbon footprint while enjoying the Surrey Hills scenery along the way 🌳
• Save money with great-value bus travel and Green Discounts at both Watts Gallery and the Barn 🎟️
• Turn the journey into part of the retreat, with time to look, sketch, read or simply unwind 🚌
• Support local bus services — every extra journey helps show demand for routes like the 46, including the campaign for a Sunday service 🙌
• Arrive refreshed, inspired and ready for art, walking and a peaceful night away 🎨

And don’t forget: you may qualify for free local bus travel through the national concessionary travel scheme, while government fare support has also helped keep many single bus journeys more affordable. Check your eligibility and fare before you travel. 🚌✨

Plan your July artists’ escape: bus to Watts Gallery, explore the exhibitions, walk the North Downs Way to Puttenham, and settle in for a simple, sustainable creative retreat at the Barn. 🎨🌿🚌

20/06/2026

💪🩹Meet John — our very own Man of Steel 💪🩹

🗽American walker John Steel stayed with us after an unfortunate accident on his pilgrimage to Canterbury.

🏥While making his way to the barn, he stepped off the road for an oncoming car, slipped, and broke his wrist. Warden Rosie took him to hospital, and although his arm is now in plaster, it still needs pinning — so John had to cut his trip short and head back to the USA earlier than planned.

🌳John returned to the barn to recover before travelling home, he’ll be back once everything has healed to complete his pilgrimage.

😍Despite the setback, John shared how much he appreciated the care that goes into the barn — from the dedication of our volunteers to its eco-friendly ethos.

💚🌿We’ll be cheering him on until he’s ready to return 💚🌿

And we'd love to welcome you too - book your break with us today!

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18/06/2026

✨"A great place inside and out"… so here are the ins and outs of booking Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse 👇🏽

💰£25 for adults, £20 for young people 💷 — with your final price confirmed when you book ✅ You may even qualify for a discount!

🔅Our beautiful real barn has natural heating only 🔥 so it’s full of character and always offers a warm welcome 🤎… but it can be cool at night 🌙❄️, so bring a sleeping bag or hire one when booking 🛏️

🔢There’s room for 11 guests in our dorm-style space 🛌, split into 3 sections with 8 bunks and 3 platform beds — perfect for individuals, families and groups 👣👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎒

We’re closed in the daytime from 10am to 5pm ⏰, and 5–17 year olds are welcome with a responsible adult 🙌

You’ll find Wi-Fi 📶, though mobile signal can be patchy 📵, plus an excellent kitchen 🍳 and a great local pub nearby for food 🍴🍺

❌One important note 🚗: no vehicles beyond the road entrance (except cycles) 🚲, even for unloading.

And finally, when the barn is open, a warden will be there 😊 we think that's the best bit!

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16/06/2026

📚Student Pilgrims, we’ve got you 🥾️

Lovely Laura checked in for a night at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse on her first time walking the Pilgrims’ Way, after coming up from Southampton, where she’s a university student.

☔️💦A spell of rainy weather meant it was time to pause the trail — but not before enjoying a hot shower and a chance to dry out properly.

🌲We’ll be ready to welcome her back when she returns to pick up where she left off 🌲

👛We can't think of a better, affordable adventure for students this summer - pick up the pilgrims way with your study buddies and enjoy a stay with us on the way.

Find out more at https://puttenhambarn.uk/

13/06/2026

🌟Get away with your mates! Join us for a unique two-day walking escape in the Surrey Hills on 5–6 September 2026.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ You’ll spend the weekend discovering beautiful countryside and fascinating local history on a guided 17-mile route from Farnham to Guildford, with stops including Waverley Abbey, Hampton Estate, Watts Chapel and Loseley Park. Then enjoy a home-cooked meal, stay overnight in our 250-year-old converted barn, and round off the evening with a drink in Puttenham’s friendly village pub.

🍽️ For £65 per person, your accommodation, meals and packed lunch are included, making it an easy, affordable way to do something different together. Spaces are limited, with other groups also being contacted, so get in touch soon.

📅 Date: 5–6 September 2026
🕙 Day 1:10am at Farnham train station
🕙 Day 2: Finish at Guildford station around 4pm
💷 Cost: £65 per person
📩 Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-history-surrey-hills-guided-walking-weekend-break-tickets-1989830072311

11/06/2026

🌿 Looking for an active break in the Surrey Hills that won’t break the bank?

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse is a great base for walkers, cyclists and outdoor lovers

🥾🚴‍♀️ Arrive on foot, by bike or by bus and claim the green discount, then make your stay as challenging or as easy-going as you like.

We're right on the North Downs Way, Pilgrims’ Way and National Cycle Network so easy to find however you travel!

🚌 With solar electricity, solar hot water, rainwater harvesting and secure cycle storage, it’s a low-cost, low-impact escape that’s kind to your wallet and the planet. 💚

No wonder so many guests come back again and again.

Book your stay now and start planning your Surrey Hills adventure! https://puttenhambarn.uk/book.html

09/06/2026

So much of what makes Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse feel special comes from people who quietly give their time and care. 🫶

Here are Martin and Dave, they've been hard at work behind the scenes, reinstalling the sheet roof in the wardens’ office to help keep it warmer and more comfortable — joined by a “wounded pilgrim” walker who was there to witness the effort! 🔨🏡

Visitors often notice the atmosphere of the barn: that it feels cared for, looked after, and full of thoughtfulness. That doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from volunteers, wardens, and supporters who put their hands, time and hearts into this place. 💚

From practical jobs to the little eco touches that make the barn feel both simple and special, every act of care matters. Every repair, improvement and thoughtful detail helps make Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse the warm welcome that so many guests need. 🌍🌿

We’re so grateful for the people who keep this place going — often quietly, always generously. ✨

Book a break with us https://puttenhambarn.uk/book.html -start

06/06/2026

🍂🥾 Looking ahead to September? We’ve got something special coming up at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse…

🌳You can now book our Nature & History Guided Walking Weekend Break on Eventbrite — a two-day tour of the Surrey Hills organised by Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse.

🗓This special weekend takes place on 5–6 September 2026, starting at Farnham on Saturday morning and finishing at Guildford on Sunday afternoon.

⛪Along the way, guests will explore places including Waverley Abbey, Crooksbury Hill, Watts Chapel and the Wey Navigations.

The package includes rustic accommodation in the barn, a homecooked evening meal, continental breakfast, packed lunch, and a friendly small-group experience for up to 10 people.

It’s designed for intermediate walkers at a leisurely to medium pace and covers around 17 miles across the weekend.

If you fancy a September escape filled with fresh air, local history, beautiful views and simple comforts, this could be just the thing 🍁✨

Booking is now open on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-history-surrey-hills-guided-walking-weekend-break-tickets-1989830072311



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