They have compiled a list of the top hostels in Ireland, England and Scotland with private family rooms.  Check out www.hostelworld.com.

Top of the list is Sleepzone Connemara, which got an average rating of 88 per cent from the website's customers. With a wonderful location, the rooms for families range from three to six bed and all have en suite bathrooms.The hostel has its own tennis court, pool table and mini shop, and with the Killary Adventure Centre just next door, adventure activities and outdoor pursuits are available on its doorstep. Private rooms cost from a recession-busting €12 pp/night.