This Lakeland slate house is 0.5 miles above Buttermere village, and ideal for the famous Haystacks walk. YHA Buttermere has a bar/restaurant with views of the Red Pike and High Stile mountains. Accommodations is in dormitory rooms, or private rooms with a shared bathroom. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. A laundry facility and a lounge area are all on site. For making your own meals, YHA Buttermere also has a self-catering kitchen. Local ales and wines are served in the bar/restaurant. Walks of all levels start from Buttermere village, which is in a quieter area of the Lake District. Red squirrels and woodpeckers can often be spotted in the grounds. You can park for free, and store bicycles on site. There is also a drying room for wet clothes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.0
High score for Buttermere
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was amazing, the view was stunning and the facilities were great. I especially liked the cooked breakfast option and the staff were very kind. The space was clean and neat and the kitchen facilities were well stocked and accessible.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    An extremely hardworking staff that was always busy addressing guest needs and facility operations. Lovely location which served as an excellent base for hiking in the Lake District. Small size of the facility made it feel uncrowded even though...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff extremely friendly and offered me directions for my planned walking routes the next day. Big building with self catering facilities, plenty of loos and showers. Food (dinner and breakfast) was very nice and in line with other YHA hostels...
  • Rahul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hostel is amazing. The staffs were really helpful and friendly.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Nice old building Nice lay out Fabulous breakfast Fabulous staff
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building in a beautiful setting. Close to nice pubs. Peaceful and relaxed atmosphere
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly welcome from Rob, clean and warm room, great breakfast exceeding expectations, easy parking, perfect location. Finally extremely quiet at night which was great.
  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast.
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic staff. One lovely lady on reception( from norfolk originally) beamed, and perfectly showed what customer service is all about. Great food. Comfortable rooms. Loads of parking.
  • Betzalel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    views were awesome, location so remote, staff exceptionally helpful and kind

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of YHA Buttermere
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    YHA Buttermere 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
    Cancelation 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.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

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

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations 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 Hosteling 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Buttermere

    • YHA Buttermere has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Yes, YHA Buttermere is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • Check-in at YHA Buttermere is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • YHA Buttermere is 1,000 feet from the center of Buttermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at YHA Buttermere may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • YHA Buttermere offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking