Elterwater Hostel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Historic Setting: Elterwater Hostel in Elterwater is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, bar, and free WiFi. The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, and bicycle parking. Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries, juice, and fruits are served daily. Activities: The hostel provides hiking and cycling opportunities. Nearby attractions include the World of Beatrix Potter (15 km), Lake Windermere (20 km), and Scafell Pike (46 km). Location: Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away. Boating is available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stefanescu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff is very friendly, makes you feel at home. Good location for hiking. The room , bathroom, clean ****”
Meiyan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bed was very cosy exactly what you’d need after a long day hiking. The on-site breakfast was nice. Would def love to have dinner too as the menu on board looked so mouth-watering. Staffs super nice!”
Bob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great facilities, warm and great food. Staff are very friendly and helpful”
Molly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Facilities were great and the beds were comfy. Felt very homely, and the views are 10/10. Short walk to local pub and 10 min drive to amenities in Ambleside. Perfect stay!”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A delightful find. Wonderful staff with a real community-minded approach. I didn't order the breakfast but when I saw it, I wished I had.”
Oghoroghene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were fantastic. Very informative and helpful. The hostel was in good condition and clean.”
Jonothan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Room was very clean, wash facilities were immaculate and felt very modern. Great social atmosphere between all the guests. Breakfast, tea and coffee facilities were very useful to have and of a very good...”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Delicious cooked breakfast and great coffee. The location is perfect for a walking base.”
Frederick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Andy and Charlie were incredibly friendly and helpful. Felt very welcome and at home here. Facilities have everything you need, wifi is pretty good for the isolated location, and the breakfast is top notch too!”
Jule
Germany Germany
“I really enjoyed the area the accommodation is in. It's very peaceful and it gives you the opportunity to be away from most tourists. It might seem a bit hard to get to but the bus stop is really close and therefore is even without a car...”

Property surroundings

House rules

Elterwater Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Towels can be hired for a surcharge of GBP 2.

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please be notified, you need to contact the property ahead of time if you will be delayed beyond 9:30 pm.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elterwater Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.