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Windermere Hostel

A large house in an elevated postion near the hamlet of Troutbeck, 2 miles outside the busy town of Windermere. Panoramic views of Lake Windermere and the mountains. Brockhole Visitor Centre nearby, indoor swimming pool (1m), Windermere Steamboat Museum (2m), Beatrix Potter Exhibition (2 1/2m). Lake cruises (2 1/2m), and Lakeside Aquatarium. Choice of low or high level walks from the hostel. Mountain bike hire at hostel.

Facilities

Beds 73
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes, 19.00 hrs
Under 3's Yes
No Smoking No
High Chairs Yes
Cots Yes
Parking Adjacent to hostel.

Contact

High Cross, Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LA
015394 43543
Tourist Information: 015394 46499

Getting There

From Windermere follow the A591 N for 1m to Troutbeck Bridge. Take first turning right after filling station - hostel is well sign-posted off the main road and is 3/4m up lane, on left, 300yds past Broad Oaks.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 90/

Buses

Frequent from surrounding areas, alight Troutbeck Bridge 3/4m (Tel: 01946 63222).

Trains

Windermere 2m. Free YHA summer bus service from Windermere station.

Nearest Other Hostels

Ambleside 3m, Hawkshead 9m by ferry, Patterdale 11m, Kendal 11m.

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