Gear up for unforgettable thrills with a stay at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel, perfectly positioned for the ultimate adventure playground, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Grizedale Forest. This hostel is 50 minutes drive to Ullswater and 25 minutes walk to Hawkshead Grammar School.

Wind down after a day of activity with daily housekeeping and a private bathroom with premium toiletries.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hostel include a communal living room, a picnic area, and a vending machine.

Number of stairs to reach property - 3
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Vending machine
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Free WiFi
Bicycle parking available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Arcade/game room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Picnic area
Garden
Bicycle rentals nearby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Billiards or pool table
Front desk (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Secured bicycle storage
Mountain climbing nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Library
Smoke-free property
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free self parking
Year Built - 1821
Total number of rooms - 22
Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 16 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.

Other details

At YHA Hawkshead - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a library, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Grizedale Forest - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hawkshead Grammar School - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Church of St Mary - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hill Top Farm - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Go Ape Grizedale - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Raw War Paintball - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Lake Windermere - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Tarn Hows - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Windermere Ferry - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Wray Castle - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Coniston Water - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Bowness Pier - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Brantwood - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
The preferred airport for YHA Hawkshead - Hostel is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 158.5 km / 98.5 mi

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators

Pets

Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed

Other charges

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
Towels fee: GBP 2.75 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Firewood fee: GBP 12 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Hawkshead, Ambleside, England LA22 0QD, United Kingdom

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