Helpfulness and friendliness of staff, greatness of location. :)

Stayed in June 2023

A bit difficult to get to and location is ages away from anywhere you want to go makes it very difficult if you don't have a car

It was cosy with a nice view of the mountains, right next to one so you can go on a hike, and very good for the price.

Stayed in June 2023

It's absolutely right in the hills and still has a quality cafe and bar! Absolutely perfect!

Stayed in June 2023

No cons really - bit noisy at night and mixed bathrooms are … interesting! Nothing you shouldn’t be expecting in a hostel. All the other guests were friendly but quite serious about their activity holiday (which we really weren’t!) but there was no judgement (so far as I know anyway!) Beware ”road” up to hostel is gnarly - potholes and pebbles galore so go as slowly as possible - it’s a long drive up so when you think you’re nearly there, drive some more!

Lovely hostel with basic but extremely clean rooms and shared bathroom facilities. Has a small bar and does great food. All the staff were helpful and polite. Lots of little nooks to sit if it’s rainy. Books and games available which is just as well as internet/phone reception not the best. Lots of info available about where to go in the gorgeous surrounding area.

Stayed in June 2023

This beautifully situated hostel deep in the valley gives a great place to start for climbing Helvellyn and can be accessed by car from Glenridding. There is a stream flowing beside and the gardens are delightful

Stayed in May 2023

Food and drink are a bit on the expensive side. Rooms can get a little bit stuffy at night. No shower gel or shampoo in the showers.

The hostel is situated in an old building near an old mine in a beautiful location with many picturesque walks nearby. The staff are friendly and hospitable while the hostel itself is very clean. The facilities (dining room, showers, kitchen, toilets etc.) are enough for everyone and it does not get crowded. It is quiet and peaceful and the beds are comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

Fantastic location, helpful friendly staff

Stayed in June 2023

creaky floorboards from rooms above

location facilities friendliness

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was to our expectations, price a bit high

The location is absolutely stunning, away from the nearest village. Facilities very good, with self catering kitchen and clean bath/shower rooms. Small rooms though, but enough space for a short stay

Stayed in May 2023

WiFi access only in dining area, difficult to get in by car, shared bathrooms

Helpfull and friendly staff, location great to climb Helvellyn, clean, good for cheap stay, good value for money, I would definitely recommend to anyone who want to climb Helvellyn as on track. Also typical stay just for bed and shower good to save money.

Stayed in May 2023

Bed was a bit uncomfy but what you expect for a hostel.

Location was perfect for the walk up Hellvelyn. The staff are super friendly.

Stayed in May 2023

the showers were too small. I only found two showers for all the people in the hostel. With covid just three years ago and still around they did not seem to be well ventilatedthere were hooks on the back of the door for your clothes however I think people need more space.

i liked the mattress and the water fountain outside although was not sure how much lead was in the drinking water.

Stayed in May 2023

Just about all very good, one minor hiccup discussed with the staff.

Stayed in May 2023

Only the road going to YHA, it’s really narrow and its need really careful to reverse as my friends car was stuck in the small gap, but YHA HELVELLYN was really quick to help to tow the car.

The unlimited breakfast is excellent even sometimes the thermos was ran out of coffee we need to ask the staff to refill it. Then the 24hrs swimming pool next to YHA (the river) was so good for those who likes wild swim.

Stayed in May 2023

Wi-Fi was not the best

very clean and friendly

Stayed in May 2023

Could do with shelves in the showers, to put your toiletries on and towel hooks in the washrooms - water pressure not great but do-able. Reading lights for individual beds and a mirror in the bedroom would be useful too.

Brilliant location. So peaceful and calm…great staff and excellent value for money! Great to have a bar and restaurant available on site (we didn’t use this time but would if/when we return for longer) and local pub within easy walking distance. The hostel was very warm and clean and there is plenty of equipment for self-catering too. lots of reviews mention the road leading up to the hostel but we didn’t find it too bad at all- so long as you take care.

Stayed in May 2023

Great value and location, in the shadow of Helvellyn.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

location and cleanliness

Stayed in April 2023

the showers could have benefited from some shower gel - but that’s probably our fault for not remembering anything.

the location is amazing, and the staff, particularly the bearded red headed fella, were incredibly friendly and welcoming. breakfast was great.

Stayed in April 2023

So far. But it's amazing.!!!!

Lovely. Pure quiet place.

Stayed in April 2023

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The Staff

Stayed in April 2023

We only stayed for two days should’ve stayed longer!

Amazing holiday incredible staff so helpful and kind met great people great facilities and felt very safe! The chef and the French woman who were working were so so good to us easy to speak to, great advice and showing us maps on where to go. Easy to talk to and get along with! A long road up just keep driving! But we managed it in the dark!

Stayed in April 2023

was woken very early on both mornings by the young children bouncing around and shouting. this isn’t the venues fault, but it would be nice if polite reminders about noise in early/late hours were given.

great friendly welcome from Will. Clean throughout, good kitchen & dining facilities, good bar, excellent breakfast, fantastic location, really lovely staff.

Stayed in April 2023

Not easy road to get there by small car but possible ;)

Really nice area around the hostel, lovely river next to building, nice cosy place to stay.

Stayed in April 2023

I'd say room was on the expensive side.

Clean room and comfy beds. Good bar area and variety of food on offer. Breakfast was good too. Staff were helpful.

Stayed in April 2023