Could someone tell me how camping barns/bunk houses work?

Both my friend and I plan on bringing sleeping bags(just in case), but not all the additional camping gear. Thus camping barns & bunk houses seem like a possible way to cut costs. And while a couple pints and a bite at the pub are just fine for dinner, I am a little more than a bit grumpy without my coffee in the morning.

What usually comes in a camping barn/bunk house? Would I need to bring merely the coffee pot, or the entire stove set-up as well?

Sorry if I seem a bit dense.

I presume you mean Dubcote barn? Its fully equipped so cooking won't be a problem.The barn is about a mile from Horton so its quite a walk to the pub.Well worth staying at though because it has drying and washing facilities and is far better than most YH's.You will need a lightweight sleeping bag in most barns as they only have blankets on the bed.

They vary a lot,some of the bunkhouses are like "hostel-lite" including well equiped kitchens, showers and hot water.Most bunkhouses provide bedding, you'd need your YHA type sheet-bag though.Camping barns are more basic, weather tight building,sleeping platform ,toilet and cold water supply.Just think of camping barns as camping but without the tent!