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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
3 futon beds
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Hawkshead
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sincere
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The shower rooms and all the staffs I encountered are very efficient and helpful in their information.
  • Serafima
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    what a wonderful day we spent at Yha Hawkshead! we stayed in a tent with our 3 children, Boys adored the tent, it was a delight to see them that happy. Surroundings are amazing, beautiful landscape to disconnect and enjoy. The place is clean and...
  • Grzegorz
    Poland Poland
    Great location, we stayed in a tent, great experience for children. Very nice service, delicious food. I recommend.
  • Asim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent, especially female who checked me in.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were accommodating and the place is full of like minded people
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was plenty of parking. In the evening i grabbed a bite to eat at an outside picnic table - the food was okay and the view was nice - Drinks were priced reasonably. Breakfast was good. The dorm rooms were as expected - nothing fancy, but i...
  • Rubikha
    Italy Italy
    I wanted a weekend in nature and I found this hostel very well positioned (even if it's a 20 min walk from the main town). Great view.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly, location and room was amazing. Super price! Can't go wrong. Fantastic!
  • Jolanta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Place is very quiet and calm. Fantastic view. Many things available at the venue.
  • Iv
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an incredible place! Stayed in a pod, comfortable and cosy. The facilities were surprising. This us because I've not seen a YHA place since the 80s, and my word have things changed! This location is fantastic. Extremely clean and run by...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of YHA Hawkshead
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 17:00 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
    VisaJCBMaestroCash

    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 Hawkshead

    • YHA Hawkshead has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Guests staying at YHA Hawkshead can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • Check-in at YHA Hawkshead is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Games room
    • YHA Hawkshead is 0.9 miles from the centre of Hawkshead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.