YHA Hawkshead

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.0
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Set in a stunning Regency mansion overlooking Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead stands within beautiful grounds just a mile from Hawkshead village. It offers a restaurant, a games room, and a shop for guests. The Beatrix Potter Gallery is located in nearby Hawkshead, and Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute drive from YHA Hawkshead. The lush greenery of Grizedale Forest is just outside the hostel, home to excellent mountain biking trails and a Go Ape! treetop adventure course. Guests can relax in the TV lounge and common room, or enjoy a game of pool in the games room. There is also a library in the hostel, and the beautiful grounds provide plenty of space for relaxation. Cycle storage is provided, along with free parking. Guests can make use of a washing machine and laundry facilities, as well as a drying room for clothes. As well as a restaurant, this YHA features a self-catering kitchen, as well as a dining room where guests can enjoy meals prepared in the kitchen. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Jim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The grounds and setting of YHA Hawkshead are just stunning. It has everything you ask for from a hostel - good basic rooms that are spacious and functional. Beds were comfy and decent pillows. Showers were excellent. Breakfast was good but...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting, great value, beds in the pods were comfortable, friendly staff”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The manager ( surname Gardner) looked after my son and his friend having turned up cold/wet/tired. Nothing was to much trouble for him making sure they were warm , fed and safe. A credit to the YHA. .”
Ivan
Portugal Portugal
“Kitchen and dining rooms. Toilet, shower room and bedroom OK.”
Kanungo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great and the facilities in the pod were great. We had access to common toilets and showers which were in decent shape. Also there was ample parking nearby. We had a dinner in the evening of check in as well as breakfast the day...”
Erin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hut very cute, basic but everything you need, comfy enough bed and pillow. BYO towel. Showers clean enough, really happy with the buildings available.”
Karina
Switzerland Switzerland
“We stayed in a room (private, but with toilet and bathroom shared). It was wonderful value for money, having also a shared and we'll equipped kitchen for self-use and a dining room. Will definitely recommend. Shared facilities are quite clean.”
Sohail
Pakistan Pakistan
“This is our second time at YHA Hawkshead. It is a beautiful place and alot to offer in surroundings. Esthwaite lake views while walking down the hostel away from hawkshead village are amazing. Far sawrey area is so beautiful. We love the place and...”
Betsy
United States United States
“We had a lovely and relaxing stay here. We hadn’t been to the Lake District before and prices were outrageous to book last minute so we chose YHA Hawkshead as it was reasonable, not knowing what to expect. Our room fit our family of four, had an...”
Alexandra
Israel Israel
“A very nice hostel, worth its price. The staff is welcoming, the room was clean”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of YHA Hawkshead

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

YHA Hawkshead takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 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
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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
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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 matching name and address at check-in.

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.

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