Cumbria Lake District Hostels
Borrowdale (Longthwaite)
Recently refurbished, this hostel is built mainly of cedarwood to blend into its secluded locatio...
Coniston (Holly How)
A traditional Lakeland slate building, set in its own gardens, at the foot of the fells. Superb ...Showers, cycle store and laundry facilities.
Coniston Coppermines
Surrounded by the Coniston fells, this was once home to the manager of the coppermines. Fellwalk...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Honister Hause
A small hostel at the summit of Honister Pass, a high level route connecting the valleys of Borro...Lounge/dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers and drying room.
Alston
Small modern hostel overlooking the South Tyne Valley. On the Pennine Way and Sea-to-Sea cycle r...Lounge, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.
Kendal
A Georgian townhouse in a prime position on the main street in Kendal, next to the Brewery Arts C...Lounge. T.V., self-catering kitchen, two dining rooms, showers, drying room and cycle store.
Black Sail
Originally a shepherd's bothy, remote and isolated at the head of Ennerdale. Cosy atmosphere and...Sitting/dining room, self-catering kitchen and shower. Limited shop. No access for cars.
Thirlmere
A small hostel with limited facilities (no central heating or T.V.) but lots of character. Forme...Lounge, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store and grounds.
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...