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Cumbria Hostels

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...

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.

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...

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...

Windermere

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