Name: YHA Borrowdale
Address: Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XE, United Kingdom, Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5XE, UK
Rating: 8.2

YHA Borrowdale

–Excellent location – show map

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Garden
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage
Heating
Parking on site
Facilities for disabled guests

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals. YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away. On site you will find a cycle store. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cozy log fires in winter. This hostel has on-site parking (subject to availability). Charges apply though overnight guests benefit from a discounted rate of £5 per vehicle for 24 hours. To claim these rates, please notify reception once you've parked. There is no access for coaches - the nearest drop off is 1312 ft away. Whinlatter Forestry Center is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
3 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed
4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
6 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 6 bunk beds
2 Bed Camping Pod 2 twin beds
LandPod 2 full beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

John

United Arab Emirates

“Location, location, location. Excellent setting plus rustic, quirky and comfortable community bar/area. Camping pod - cosy and clean - and well spaced away from neighbours. Very reasonably priced car parking. Plenty of walks from the door.”

Sam

United Kingdom

“Loved the atmosphere the wood interior and the old maps and info on the walls. Staff were really pleasant Great location Liked it so much I've joined as a member”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Beautiful location, cosy bar area with good food and every comfortable sleep in camping pod”

Michael

United States

“Food great. Staff knowledgeable and courteous. Great common areas.”

Kirby

United Kingdom

“Location facilities food and drink and friendly staff”

Alback

United Kingdom

“Very cosy lounge/bar area, great place to meet other hikers and spend an evening with lovely atmosphere. Staff were experts in local area, so helpful in recommending routes and helping us plan using OS app. Breakfast was good, eggs freshly cooked.”

Ian

Saudi Arabia

“Borrowdale YHA was bigger than other hostels but despite the extra people it felt more private. There was a Wetherspoons style menu with reasonable prices and fast service as well as a coffee shop with home baked cakes when we first arrived much...”

Kathryn

United Kingdom

“The staff, the food, the room and location: all great.”

Jodi

United Kingdom

“Food was great, staff were fab and atmosphere was friendly”

Amy

Switzerland

“Kitchen to cook Location Right next to river! Outdoor area Great for chatting to others Great lounge area”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1

Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian

Amenities of YHA Borrowdale

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

House rules

YHA Borrowdale takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

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

YHA Borrowdale