• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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. Accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

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 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Buttermere
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Turner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with terrific views and good parking. Great access to hiking trails and it is removed from the busier parts of the lake district. Helpful staff and reasonably priced food and drinks.
  • L
    Lintu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really a good experience,The staff over there were really good and the food as well..will definitely recommend the place for everyone and we too for next time..No words to say..simply Amazing..The staffs were really helpful irrespective of...
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds were very comfy, showers good and resonably priced all you can eat breakfast, perfect for a day out hiking

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of YHA Buttermere
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    YHA Buttermere 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 room.

    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.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Buttermere accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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 Buttermere

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • Check-in at YHA Buttermere is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at YHA Buttermere can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

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

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

    • YHA Buttermere is 350 yards from the centre of Buttermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • YHA Buttermere has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1