• Garden
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage 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 cozy log fires in winter. Whinlatter Forestry Center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 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 twin 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:

  • K
    Kirby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location facilities food and drink and friendly staff
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is amazing. The staff are kind and generous with their help and advice on local hikes. The hostel is well run. The self-catering kitchen is orderly and clean.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, staff very helpful and cheerful Clean,food and drink great

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of YHA Borrowdale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    YHA Borrowdale takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations 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 Hosteling 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 ID 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 has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • YHA Borrowdale is 2,150 feet from the center of Rosthwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at YHA Borrowdale is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong

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

    • The prices at YHA Borrowdale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.