Overlooking Lake Windermere, this YHA hostel is located in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, 2 miles from Windermere. It offers affordable accommodations, free parking, home-cooked food and self-catering kitchen facilities. The YHA Windermere’s restaurant serves traditional meals, and packed lunches are also available. The bar has panoramic views of the lake and there is also a garden and terrace with Lakeland Mountain views. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds, while there is a TV lounge with comfortable sofas, local sightseeing guides. Wi-Fi access is available in public areas of the property, and guests have use of laundry and drying facilities at the YHA hostel. Beautiful walking routes surround the The YHA Windermere, including the trail over Wansfell. Windermere has a selection of traditional pubs, tea rooms and artisan shops.

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

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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.0
Low score for Troutbeck
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eniko
    Romania Romania
    Very kind personal, rooms and bathroms very clean Very delicious Fish and Chips
  • Mauricio
    Mexico Mexico
    The place was clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable, the staff was very kind and attentive. The rooms were private, which we really appreciated. The location is good, but you need a car to move around, although this might be obvious if your...
  • Ume
    Pakistan Pakistan
    A wonderful location with peaceful and serene surrounding. Very close to the city center that saved time.
  • Riju
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful and courteous staff, great YHA atmosphere. Good location.
  • Dominique
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every part of my visit and stay with YHA in Windermere was great and very high standard! I felt the staff went the extra mile and were happy to work there which was nice too.
  • Xian
    France France
    The breakfast is super with variety. The room is very clean and the personnel is wonderful
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, facilities, friendly staff, brilliant views and beautiful setting. Highly recommended
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great little place to stay just outside windermere. staff were helpful and friendly . everything was clean and homely. food and drink options great. would stay here again.
  • Urszula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, wonderful views and friendly staff. Clean rooms and good restaurant at the place. It was a bit chilly in the room as heating was not on yet but otherwise we had a great stay!
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms were clean, good breakfasts, staff friendly and amazing views of Windermere

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of YHA Windermere
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public 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 (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Laundry
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    YHA Windermere 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.

    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 Windermere

    • Check-in at YHA Windermere is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • YHA Windermere has 1 restaurant:

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

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

    • Yes, YHA Windermere is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at YHA Windermere can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • YHA Windermere is 1.1 miles from the center of Troutbeck. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.