YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Edwardian hostel in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

October 2025

27

November 2025

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel offers a warm and lively atmosphere with an arcade/game room, library, and garden. Enjoy a drink at the bar or explore the communal kitchens while staying connected with WiFi in public areas. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Garden
Arcade/game room
Library
Communal living room
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Picnic area

Feel at home (5)

Garden
Daily housekeeping
Limited housekeeping
Arcade/game room
Free self parking

$44 nightly

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Tomorrow

Oct 28 - Oct 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (8 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Tent

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

$39 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD

What's nearby

Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
Bowness Pier - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 155 min drive
Burneside Station - 23 min drive
Green Road Station - 26 min drive
Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 22 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
- The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

What to do

Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Bike storage

Facilities

Built in 1821
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Firewood fee: GBP 12.00 per person, per stay

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, JCB International

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.