• Garden
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals. YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away. On site you will find a cycle store and free parking. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cosy log fires in winter. Whinlatter Forestry Centre is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Safiyyah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was breathtaking, a front view with mountains surrounded with a calm river flowing. A games room to unwind, clean and comfortable rooms. Fire was lit and created a warm ambience. Worth the price and hike with friends :)
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is amazing and staff a facilities are perfect
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is gorgeous, cannot fault it. YHA great. Had a room for two which was ample size.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of YHA Borrowdale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    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 Borrowdale takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 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.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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 Borrowdale 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 Borrowdale

    • YHA Borrowdale is 700 yards from the centre of Rosthwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Table tennis

    • YHA Borrowdale has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

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

    • Check-in at YHA Borrowdale is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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