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Coniston
YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site.
Guests can go walking, cycling, and canoeing in the surrounding area, and there are mountains nearby. There are scenic trails for mountain biking, as well as opportunities for sailing.
Very nice place. Clean and really well taken care of. Very good position.
Hawkshead (Near Coniston)
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.
Nice environment, good value for money.
Elterwater (Near Coniston)
In the Lake District village of Elterwater, the independent Elterwater Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms, with a communal lounge and dining area. Nestled in Langdale Valley, this hostel also boasts free WiFi, home-cooked food, cycle storage and is also just 2 minutes’ walk from the local pub.
Nice cottage in a small local town surrounded by mountains and sheeps Nice location for a departure to any hiking tours and not too for from Scaffel Pike which I did
Ambleside (Near Coniston)
Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cosy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is situated between Elterwater and Grasmere.
The bright and airy rooms feature modern bunk beds, and some have a private bathroom. The YHA also features a TV lounge and games room, and the balcony terrace has scenic views of Windermere.
While we couldn't book the more central YHA Ambleside, YHA Langdale was an amazing discovery! The staff was so polite and ready to accommodate all our requests. The chef in particular needs a mention because he personally came to check if our food was good, which it was. The YHA has a sprawling outdoor lawn which has stunning views of Langdale! There are so many common areas for guests to sit in and a very Victorian dining hall which looks so royal. The best part is that just 200 m downhill from the hostel, you have an in-road (off-road) into the Rydal Mount trek that has amazing views of the Lothay river and is a must-do, in my opinion! The downside, of course is that if you are not travelling by your own car and have a lot of luggage (like me- I was on an international trip), the last bus stop is 2.2 miles away (Grasmere- bus 599, 555), so you will either need to take a cab from Ambleside (try Amber taxis, super helpful) or walk uphill for 45 mins (which is quite refreshing otherwise but nearly impossible to do with a trolley). Having said that, I wouldn't change a thing about my trip because the walk downhill to the Grasmere bus stop (the Wordsworths' graves are nearby) is so scenic that it leaves you completely spellbound! Try the coffin trail that starts near Dove Cottage (especially when it's drizzling a bit) and of course, the YHA leads to the Great Langdale pikes! Or if you want a relaxed stay, you could just go for fishing along the river. P.S.: The receptionist, Miranda, is possibly the loveliest human we met on our trip to the UK.
Ambleside (Near Coniston)
Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..
Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.
incredible staff in an incredible location, we will return time after time!