Thorney How Independent Hostel
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Availability updated on 23 May 13 at 17:34
Address
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9QW
Contact Details
Thorney How, Grasmere
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9QW
Tel 015394 35597
Fax 01539435339
Details
A family run Visit England 3 Star rated Hostel with simple B&B, Bunk House and Camping Barn accommodation, in Grasmere, the heart of the Lake District.
Come and experience the tranquil setting with easy access to magnificent scenery, mountain walks, cycling and the cultural centre of Grasmere.
Thorney How is a traditional Lakeland residence with 2 acres of private grounds. Ideal for all sorts of group activities and celebrations, with the accommodation able to be split into 16, 24 or all 50 beds.
The main gentleman's style residence and 350 year old farmhouse is charming and has well proportioned rooms with fabulous views onto the grounds and the distant Fairfield/Helvellyn mountain range.
The newly refurbished bunk house sitting underneath Helm Crag creates an independent 16 bedded space. An eight bedded Camping Barn completes the accommodation mix.
Private parking, cycle store, drying room, licensed bar and spacious grounds complete the experience.
Whilst enjoying your stay why not hire an electric bike, available for half day or full day.
The hostel is also available for large group bookings and now is fully licensed for wedding ceremonies. Please call to discuss your needs.
For further details see http://www.thorneyhow.co.uk
Leisure facilities available in Grasmere, 0.5 miles, incurs additional cost. Property located within quiet rural area with 2 1/4 acres of private woodland and grounds. Towels available for hire. Kennel for up to two dogs available for hire. Credit card payments may incur a small handling charge. Shower facilities limited (awaiting planning permission to upgrade) . Children welcome from any age.
Directions
see location on Google maps.
Map reference: NY 331084 Lat: 54.46655 Long: -3.03366
Thorney How is best accessed via Easedale Road in Grasmere.
(Not suitable for coaches - Sat Nav errors please read below).
From the A591 travelling north on approaching Grasmere go past the roundabout junction near to the Wordsworth Trust signposted Grasmere Village. Instead take the next left hand turn 0.5 mile further on also signposted Grasmere Village opposite the Swan Hotel.
This is Swan Lane. Follow this into the village for 0.5 mile. Easdale Road is immediately on the right as you reach the village green. Follow Easedale Road for 0.25 mile you will go past Butharlyp How YHA, several small groups of houses and over a small bridge.
At a junction Thorney How Hostel is signposted right 400yds. Turn right here (Sat Nav directions may take you past this turning, this is incorrect).
Follow the narrow winding and rising lane past a group of houses and woodland. Thoney How is then on your left.
Thorney How is accessible via public transport. National Express coaches stop in Grasmere and there is a local bus 555 from Windermere and Keswick. The nearest local train service is in Windermere, with the nearest national line station at Oxenholme Lake District.
Facilities
Garden
Private parking
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Gay/lesbian friendly
Single sex groups welcomed
Cycles for hire
Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
Central heating
Real log/coal fires
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
WiFi or internet access
Common room
Totally non-smoking
Television
DVD player
Ironing facilities
Drying facilities
Secure luggage storage
Children welcome
Cots available
High chairs available
Breakfast available
Evening meals
Packed lunches provided
Snacks/afternoon tea
Cooking facilities
Special diets available
Vegetarian diet available
Licenced (table or bar)
Electric shaver points
Hairdryer
Hot water
Showers available
Linen provided
Bedding provided
Leisure facilities available in Grasmere, 0.5 miles, incurs additional cost. Property located within quiet rural area with 2 1/4 acres of private woodland and grounds. Towels available for hire. Kennel for up to two dogs available for hire. Credit card payments may incur a small handling charge. Shower facilities limited (awaiting planning permission to upgrade) . Children welcome from any age.
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Gravel
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
Entrance well lit
Bell at main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Entrance to reception
One or more bedrooms
Lounge
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Dining
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Additive free
Organic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Bedrooms
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available- Bathrooms available with:
Separate shower unit
Wet room
General
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Staff have had disability awareness training
Notes
The property enjoys a rural location. Access to and surrounding the building is via uneven ground with no finished surfaces or poorly maintained roads and no street lighting.







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