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YHA Buttermere - Hostel

3.0 star property
Cockermouth hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
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Tucked away in a rural location, YHA Buttermere - Hostel offers a serene retreat with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Explore the garden or get lost in a good book from the library, then unwind at the bar with fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared kitchen

Room (2 Bed Private)

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (8 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

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Buttermere, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9XA

What's nearby

  • Buttermere Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lodore Falls - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 40 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 139 min drive
  • Aspatria Station - 38 min drive
  • Maryport Station - 40 min drive
  • Workington Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasdale Head Inn - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Skye Farm Tea Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪YHA Borrowdale - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Cockermouth. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
    • The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking within 656 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

YHA Buttermere Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere Hostel
YHA Buttermere Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at YHA Buttermere - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. YHA Buttermere - Hostel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around YHA Buttermere - Hostel like?

YHA Buttermere - Hostel is located a short 9-minute walk from Buttermere Lake.

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Reviews

YHA Buttermere - Hostel Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

8,8

Cleanliness

8,8

Location

9,2

Staff & service

8,8

Eco-friendliness

8,6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Million dollar location

Lovely yha , spectacular location , clean tidy lovely old building , highly reccomend
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mountain therapy

Wonderful solo stay at YHA Buttermere. Perfect location just a stones throw from the main hotel and cafe which is nice. Friendly staff and guests, good facilities. Wifi poor but why do you need it when staying here! Will definitely come back
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Disappointed to discover on arrival that the evening meal and breakfast were not available for purchase as i hadn’t been informed by Expedia that the main kitchen was being refurbished.. Other than that, I had a lovely stay, fabulous hostel in beautiful surroundings with welcoming helpful staff 😊
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Harpreet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Absolutely gorgeous
Shahzad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at another friendly hostel
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Night in the icebox .

Wonderful location for the hostel. Lovely friendly and professional staff. Unfortunately I was in a hudge dormitory on my own in the attic of the building,and it was freezing all night. The bed linens were very cold and damp.so never used them. I couldn't wait to get up at 6.45 to go downstairs to get warmed up and have a hot drink .
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money, lovely staff, clean
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wifi 非常差，只有G/F 才有。環境優美，離湖車程只要5分鐘。
Kam Po, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Autumn break

Accomodation was very decent and just as expected. Friendly staff and just about everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Breakfast was a little slow waiting on just about everything and the food and drinks could do with labelling but I wouldn't knock it on one experience. It could be fine every other day. The location is great and you get what you pay for so no complaints and a happy customer
r, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely friendly staff a bit of a walk from other facilities
ROGER, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Buttermere is a great hostel, Clean, well maintained, perfectly positioned All good
Roane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

There no Wi-Fi, no mobile phone service, and no shower jel and shampoo and dinner also only frozen vegetables, brake fast is fine.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great as always from YHA

Great service, friendly and welcoming. Quick check in. Room was nice and clean and spacious.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outdoor heaven

A great hostel, unbeatable location. Very helpful staff and while we self catered the food looked excellent
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Scarfell Pike hike

Fabulous staff couldn’t have asked for more they were courteous helpful informative friendly and professional a real asset. Great facilities which were clean and well looked after. Very comfortable and welcoming lounge on our floor clean and spacious room. Warm and friendly dining area good food well presented and maintained and well organised the hostel is perfectly placed for views lakes hills and village has good cafes and pubs. Exceeded my expectations hope to return soon
elizabeth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet Walking Retreat

Beautiful location along Buttermere Lake. The drive from Cockermouth was exceptional beautiful views of lakes and mountains. It felt as is time slowed as I drove along meandering, avoiding the sheep grazing along the road. This is a place I will visit again. The hostel itself is perched on a hill overlooking the lake. Like any hostel the sleeping dorms are functional and adequate. However the staff and the broad wealth of people you meet there make the holiday complete.
Colette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buttermere YH

Really good stay , could do with more sockets in bedrooms
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location - 5 mins to the pubs and a view dtraihht up to Red Pike ....
Sooty, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at Buttermere YHA

Excellent stay at the youth hostel. A very warm welcome was received after a long day running in the Lake District. Great selection of food and drink with really friendly staff. Rooms comfortable and clean.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A worthy choice in Buttermere

This is a hostel but it is fine for what we wanted. The room was simple, sink and beds. It was clean, the bedding was more than adequate, the showers were warm and clean, the W.C was always clean. There was a handy kitchen with a nice view. The sitting room was nice. There was a washer which soap was supplied, and cleverly, the furnace room is used for drying clothe which was quite effective and ecologically reflected clever thinking (saves many mega-watts). This is a nice hostel.
Mark, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.

Location is great: in the centre of everything - trails and lakes.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hostel in a perfect area

A first class hostel, with all amenities. A useful notice board showing bus time tables, taxi numbers, weather conditions etc. Very clean throughout. Quiet in the night time, which was great for me as I needed to wake up very early for sunrise photography. This is only the second hostel I have ever stayed in and I will certainly be staying in more hostels in the future.

10/10 Exceptional

close to scarfel pike

We were a party of 5 adults , we booked this place due to it being near scarfel as we were walking this on the Saturday so only needed one night accom. We could not have been more pleased with the place , we had the 3 course dinner which was a great welcome to us all , very tasty and even served up to us by the staff. We had the breakfast in the morning too which was also great value for money and very appetising. The whole place is spotlessly clean with ample showers and toilets etc and comfy beds too . The staff work very hard and are all very pleasant and very helpful too . Only problem is you have to get there early to get a parking place but if you can't park here you just need to drive about 200 yards up the road to a little parking place at the side of the church. Very quite and out of the way but does have two really nice pubs a short walk away .

10/10 Exceptional

Handy accommodation for the climbing we planned

YHA was very busy but staff were welcoming and very helpful with local knowledge.