Elterwater Hostel Hostel

About Elterwater Hostel

Providing simple, but comfortable, warm and homely accommodation at a great price, the Elterwater Property 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 40 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 property is perfect for anybody visiting the Lakes.

There’s also a cosy lounge and large dining area, perfect for relaxing and sharing stories with fellow guests, reading a book from our collection, or making use of the free WIFI. While none of our rooms are en-suite, we have private shower facilities and shared bathrooms for your use. Towels can be rented for £2, but why not bring your own and help us stay green!

With stunning scenery all around us, and the conveniently central nature of our location, whatever your reason for visiting the lakes, Elterwater provides an ideal base from which to experience all that Lakeland has to offer.

Other facilities include;
*Excellent drying room
*Cycle storage
*Small shop selling maps, postcards snacks and drinks
*Just a two/three minute walk from a fantastic Lakeland pub
*National Trust car park just a couple of hundred meters away – free to National Trust members
*Fully catered accommodation options available
*Knowledgeable staff willing to help you plan your time in the lakes

Elterwater Property policies & conditions;

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 17:00 to 22:00, but property is open for guests to make themselves a cup of tea or coffee and make themselves at home if they arrive before 17.00
Check out before 10:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

General:

Child friendly.
Non smoking.
Curfew: we locked the outside doors at 11.30 pm so guests must be back in the building by then but they are welcome stay up and use the lounge area until later if they wish.

Location Information

Perfectly situated at the heart of the Langdales, in the centre of the English Lake District National Park, the Property lies within the peaceful village of Elterwater, an ideal base for any visit to the Lakes.

With endless excellent hiking and cycling options from the doorstep, and top climbing opportunities nearby, Elterwater is certainly perfect for the adventurous visitor. Indeed, Elterwater has been described as ���â�ï�ÿ�ý�ï�ÿ�ýa perfect base for the adventurous visitor.

There are also plenty of gentler options with numerous low level walks and gentle strolls from the property. Nearby, Ambleside and Grasmere offer a variety of cultural attractions, including the Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth museums, as well as many restaurants and caf��ïÿý���és.

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.