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

Overlooking Lake Windermere, this YHA hostel is located in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, 2 miles from Windermere. It offers affordable accommodation, 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, whilst 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.3
Low score for Troutbeck
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  • Dale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bell tent was very nice and quite comfy! Managed to withstand a horrendous storm and stayed warm and dry
  • Gangadharan
    India India
    Staffs were very friendly and facilities were clean.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked a quad room (for 4 people) but were given a room for 8 when we got there. The room was spacious, clean, lots of plug sockets, fantastic views of the surrounding area. Shared bathroom facilities were good. The on-site bar and kitchen were...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of YHA Windermere
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Laundry
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    YHA Windermere 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.

    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 Windermere 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 Windermere

    • Guests staying at YHA Windermere can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • YHA Windermere has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • YHA Windermere is 1.1 miles from the centre of Troutbeck. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Hiking

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

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