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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property
Ambleside hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reviews

7,8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Tent

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 155 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Green Road Station - 26 min drive
  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, 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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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. Cash is not accepted.
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.

Also known as

YHA Hawkshead Hostel Ambleside
YHA Hawkshead Hostel
YHA Hawkshead Ambleside
YHA Hawkshead
Yha Hawkshead Hostel Ambleside
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Ambleside
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Hawkshead - 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 Hawkshead - Hostel and nearby?
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around YHA Hawkshead - Hostel like?
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel is a short 16-minute walk from Grizedale Forest and 19 minutes' walk from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7,8

Good

7,8/10

Cleanliness

8,2/10

Staff & service

7,0/10

Amenities

7,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The parking for motorbikes was not great, As it was all gravel
Anthony, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Alena, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vitt, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Seongmin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Generally as expected. The beds and linen could have been more comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. A television lounge for adults would be good.
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The location is nice and the staff is friendly and helpful .cool place to enjoy your holidays. But one thing I didn’t like about the property is that the basic amenities like towels were charged for because people spend so much money on the accommodation and I feel that it was not fair.
Antonio, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I loved that it was safe and it was a lovely hotel. I did not like it was so much noise at night. the bathroom and the showerroom was not clean.
Junaid, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Highly Recommended!
An excellent and very enjoyable stay in the heart of the Lake District, with a beautiful view over Esthwaite Water. Ample free parking. Within easy reach of Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Tarn Hows, and so much more! Staff were very welcoming and genuinely doing everything possible to ensure that you had a good stay. Only small issue was that Covid has closed down much of the communal areas, meaning that for a hostel it was particularly quiet, but this is entirely outside the control of the hostel. I would not hesitate to book again when next visiting the Lake District.
T A, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

The actual house of yha is beautiful. Set in lovely gardens. The room we had slept 3. Very small and cramped.
Jayne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Check-out at 10am and check-in at 3pm is not acceptable.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Decent YHA, but people sharing room incnsiderate
Great service from staff - very friendly, welcoming, quick check in. Beds comfy as any other YHA beds. Plug sockets next to beds with USB sockets also, which makes life easier. Only downside was people coming in drunk at 12/1/2 (three separate waves) and not being courteous enough to keep quiet. There was some broken glass on the driveways the following morning though this didn't affect us as we came/left by foot.
Matthew, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Location !
Beautiful location, lovely people and excellent facility for the price we paid !
Nilesh, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice scenic view from the room depend on your allocation. Could provide map for joggers in the hostel and the distance from key location. e.g. point A to B. Could provide farm touring arrangement with landlord around the Hostel.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Value for money
Good location, nice staff and clean accommodation.
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant
Good stay, excellent surroundings and views. Typical hostel type accommodation.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Herd of elephants
Room very very hot just managed to cool down and nodding off when what sounded like a herd of elephants above my room arrived at 12 of clockmidnight.Honestly thought the ceiling was going to collapse.
CHRIS, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

hotel
no space in the room, but the location was excellent
greg, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

In the hills near the Lake
The rooms and facilities were nice, though my bed did not stop creaking every time I moved and I move a lot. And there were so many families here during this time, so the place was louder than expected.
C, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was the first time we have stayed in a hostel so was a bit unsure of what it was going to like. Everything was great looking forward to going g again next year
JASBINDER, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful view
Nice hostel, excellent cost benefit. Amazing kitchen, nice room and bathroom but don´t expect too much luxury. The views are definitely worthwhile. Staff was really cool and easy to park.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast. Friendly environment. Peaceful setting. Gorgeous grounds......house had interesting history
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money
Excellent value for money with good facilities and a scenic location
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Plenty of parking. Good kitchen.
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