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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property
Edwardian hostel with a restaurant and a bar

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Meeting facility
Garden
Property entrance
Living area
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD
  • Place, Grizedale Forest
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkshead Grammar School
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Beatrix Potter Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (8 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel places you within a mile (2 km) of Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead Grammar School. This 22-room, 3-star hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Church of St Mary - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Edwardian hostel with a restaurant and a bar
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1821
  • Communal living room
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Firewood fee: GBP 12.00 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Ambleside, a short 16-minute walk from Grizedale Forest and also 19 minutes on foot from Beatrix Potter Gallery. You'll also find Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm within a short drive.

Is there parking available at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, YHA Hawkshead - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is YHA Hawkshead - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this hostel.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, YHA Hawkshead - Hostel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel.