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Holmbury St Mary

In 4000 acres of woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but only 30 miles from centra...Lounge, self-catering kitchen,showers,drying room, cycle store, grounds and camping

Coniston Coppermines

Surrounded by the Coniston fells, this was once home to the manager of the coppermines. Fellwalk...

Wastwater

A lovely National Trust half-timbered house dating from 1829, with many original features. Groun...Lounge, games room, dining room, showers, drying room, cycle store and shop.

Patterdale

A Scandinavian style building designed to blend in with the scenery just south of Ullswater (20 m...Reception, lounge, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room, cycle store, laundry...

Derwentwater

A superb 200 year old mansion with stunning views across the lake. Extensive grounds slope down t...Common rooms, games room,self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry, showers and toilets.

Earl's Court

In the heart of a young, international area full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars as well as...Reception, T.V. lounge, self-catering kitchen, showers, luggage store, laundry room, cycle store ...

Grasmere (Butterlip How)

A large Victorian house built in traditional Lakeland style on the edge of the village. Good fam...Lounge, games room, T.V. room, self-catering kitchen and dining room, showers, drying room, laund...

Windermere

A large house in an elevated postion near the hamlet of Troutbeck, 2 miles outside the busy town ...

Helvellyn

Approached by a 1 1/2m track from the village of Glenridding, this hostel is isolated and peacefu...Common rooms, dining room, games room, showers, drying room, cycle store and grounds.

Langdale (High Close)

Owned by the National Trust, a rambling Victorian mansion set in extensive grounds between Elterw...Lounges, T.V., dining room, games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle store and grounds.

Ambleside

Formerly a hotel, this large building has recently been refurbished to a high standard of comfort...Reception, lounges, games room, T.V. room, coffee shop, luggage store, laundry, drying room, self...

Dentdale

A former shooting lodge in the upper reaches of Dentdale, 5m from the picturesque village of Dent...Dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.

Greenhead

Stay in a former Methodist Chapel, complete with high beamed roof, arched windows and thick stone...Self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, shop and cycle store.

Cockermouth

On the banks of the river, 10 minutes walk from the centre of this bustling market town. On the ...Lounge, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, large cycle store and grounds.

Grasmere (Thorney How)

Lakeland farmhouse, 15 minutes walk from the centre of the village of Grasmere. Stop here on the ...Cycle store.

Buttermere

A traditional Lakeland slate building in its own grounds overlooking Buttermere and Crummock Wate...

Ennerdale (Gillerthwaite)

Converted from two forestry cottages, with no electricity but gas lighting throughout. Ennerdale...Self-catering kitchen, showers and grounds. Limited shop. No electricity.

Hawkshead

A handsome Regency mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water. The separate courtya...Lounge, T.V. and games room, self-catering kitchen, toilet, two drying rooms, laundry, showers, s...

Eskdale

A purpose built hostel in extensive grounds set amid the quieter south west Lakeland fells. Popu...Classroom/games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle store and grounds.

Keswick

Close to the centre of Keswick, the hostel looks across the park to Skiddaw and the North Western...