Bed and Light Breakfast in the heart of the BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT 'A great place to stay' The Hostel is located just 4 minutes\walk from the centre of Ambleside town centre. It is ideally
situated for access to all the Lakes and Fells and has good bus links to most towns and villages
in the National Park.Walks from the doorstep
A comfortable lounge, dining room and kitchen for guest use make this an ideal alternative to traditional
style bed and breakfast accommodation.
Washing and drying facilities, bike storage, internet access, tea and coffee, free street parking and
lots of shops and restaurants nearby
Long Distance paths and walks are within easy access from the hostel
Character is built in - squeaky floors, windows that rattle, prehistoric plumbing, steps and stairs
everywhere!!!!
Use the hostel as a base camp for walking, cycling or swimming athletics club outings.
Ideal base for 3 peaks stopover, Great North Swim, 24 peaks challenge and most long distance walk
stopovers. Doing John o'Groats - Land End cycle ride? THIS IS THE 'HALF WAY POINT' give or take a mile!!
66 beds in dorms ranging from 2 - 14 beds. Each dorm has a wash basin and bed linen is included
in the cost.
With a 2, 4,6,7,12 & 14 bed dorms, most individuals, groups and
parties up to 66 people can be accommodated. Stay 1 night, 2 nights or a week - its up to you, but
booking is essential!
We are pleased to see motor cycle tour or club outings and have parking on site for about 30 neatly
placed bikes. Cyclists and mountain bikers can store their bikes in the glazed veranda. We have a drying
room and washing and drying machines for those who get a bit damp or need a clothes wash during their stay.
We have a limited number of towels for hire and usually have ear plugs and bottled water for sale. There
is a computer for free internet access and we provide free tea and coffee while the kitchen is open.
The hostel is just 4 minutes from the centre of Ambleside, 7 minutes walk from Lake Windermere, a
short bus ride from Windermere, Grassmere & Rydal (Wordsworth home and museum), Hawkhshead & Sawrey
(Beartrix Potters home), and easy travelling distance to Kendal, Keswick, Ulveston, Coniston and
all the main peaks and lakes. (Scarfell Pike, Helvellyn, Fairfield, Red Screes, Helm Crag / Ulswater,
Derwent Water, Tarn Hows Coniston Water, Elterwater, Grassmere and Thirlmere to name but a few.