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Buttermere Hostel

A traditional Lakeland slate building in its own grounds overlooking Buttermere and Crummock Water to the high ridges beyond, particularly popular with families. Rowing boats can be hired and Keswick, Cockermouth and the Cumbrian coastline are within easy reach.

Facilities

Beds 70
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes, 19.00 hrs
Under 3's Yes
No Smoking No
High Chairs Yes
Cots Yes
Parking Limited

Contact

King George VI Memorial Hostel, Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XA
017687 70245
Tourist Information: 017687 72803

Getting There

1/4m S of Buttermere village on road to Honister Pass and Borrowdale on B5289

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 89/178168

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 77/A from Keswick (May-Oct only) (Tel: 01946 63222) (For BR connections see Keswick).

Trains

Workington 18m; Penrith 27m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Black Sail by mountain path 3 1/2m, Honister 4m, Borrowdale 7m

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