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 and free parking. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cosy log fires in winter. Whinlatter Forestry Centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    Cozy lounge. Great location, good food and good people.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Location was amazing, accommodation and facilities spot on, a warm mountain cabin feel pervaded with the bar/restaurant options an absolute bonus. Would definitely come back.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, great location. Lovely, large communal area. Good range of games. Excellent hill walking from the door
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly. Amazing location. Comfy lounge. Good self catering kitchen.
  • Rankin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We didn't have breakfast but what I seen of it looked good value for money
  • Thomas
    Bahrain Bahrain
    This is the first time I booked a YHA . We loved it. The staff were very friendly . specially Jack & Aron. Location was amazing .
  • Charles-eloi
    France France
    the location, the atmosphere, the food, drinks and miscellaneous products available.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great chilled atmosphere, very efficient and welcoming
  • B
    Bronwin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds were clean. Facilities overall were clean. Lots to do and accommodated well.
  • Miriam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Little 2 bed room had a sink in it which was nice. Duvet and pillow were great and comfy. Great facilities at the common areas, bar, dining room, self catering kitchen and games room :)

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of YHA Borrowdale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    YHA Borrowdale takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

    The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

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

    Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

    Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

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

    FAQs about YHA Borrowdale

    • Guests staying at YHA Borrowdale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
    • Yes, YHA Borrowdale is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at YHA Borrowdale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • YHA Borrowdale has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • YHA Borrowdale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Games room
    • YHA Borrowdale is 700 yards from the centre of Rosthwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at YHA Borrowdale is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.