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Elterwater Hostel
Tourist Hostel with 21 bedspaces £20-£151 pppn, £43-£174 prpn
Elterwater Hostel
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Reviews
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M NUnited Kingdom
22 August 2019
“Brilliant”
It was exactly what we expected. Clean and tidy. Breakfast was more than adequate and the staff were very helpful.
Details
This independent, former YHA, hostel is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Elterwater, at the heart of the Langdale Valley in the English Lake District.
Providing simple, but comfortable, warm and homely accommodation at a great price, the Elterwater Hostel is an ideal base for cycling, walking and climbing trips to the Lakes, or simply a fantastic spot to escape to for a quiet break!
With 38 beds, and a history of hostelling since 1939, Elterwater is a great choice of accommodation for groups, individuals and families alike. With rooms sleeping two, four and six people, a spacious living and dining area, delicious home cooked meals and a large self-catering kitchen, the hostel is perfect for anybody visiting the Lakes.
Facilities
Children welcome
Telephone
Licenced (table or bar)
Packed lunches provided
Special diets available
Garden
Totally non-smoking
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Cooking facilities
Central heating
Electric shaver points
Linen provided
Telephone (public)
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Vegetarian diet available
WiFi or internet access
Showers available
Single sex groups welcomed
Evening meals
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Drying facilities
Breakfast available
Hot water
Bedding provided
Common room
Children welcome
Telephone
Licenced (table or bar)
Packed lunches provided
Special diets available
Garden
Totally non-smoking
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Cooking facilities
Central heating
Electric shaver points
Linen provided
Telephone (public)
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Vegetarian diet available
WiFi or internet access
Showers available
Single sex groups welcomed
Evening meals
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Drying facilities
Breakfast available
Hot water
Bedding provided
Common roomWorking towards: access/mobility/sight/hearing classification. Minimum age for children 16yrs if unaccompanied. Children welcome from any age.
email
www.elterwaterhostel.co.uk
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Address
Elterwater,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 9HX
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: NY 327046 Lat: 54.43233 Long: -3.03896
Junction 36 M6, then A591 from Kendal to Ambleside, A593 from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge, then take the B543 to Great Langdale and follow signs for Elterwater.
Once in Elterwater, continue through the village, past the Britannia Inn on the right hand side, and past the National Trust Car Park on the left and over the bridge. At the end of the bridge, the road forks, turn left and the hostel is around 100m further down, on the right hand side.
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Golakes TravelSelf-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has steps and no ramp
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etcPublic 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
- Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Bedrooms
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Separate shower unit with support handrails available
- Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 4Number of steps to entrance
- Entrance well lit
Dining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
- 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
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
General
- Staff have had disability awareness training
