• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cozy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is located between Elterwater and Grasmere. The bright and airy rooms feature modern bunk beds, and some have a private bathroom. The YHA also features a TV lounge and games room, and the balcony terrace has scenic views of Windermere. Guests can enjoy hearty evening meals and snacks in the restaurant, and there is also a barbecue area. YHA Langdale features a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area for self-catering guests. Centrally located for exploring the dramatic Langdale Pikes, this YHA is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside. There is plenty of free on-site parking, and Windermere is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lydia
    Cambodia Cambodia
    I found it very comfortable and accommodating. The staff was great and the building was beautiful. The beds weren't bad either. The breakfast was very good.
  • P
    Paul
    Canada Canada
    The hostel was very well situated, great facilities for hiking and exploring the local area. The staff were super friendly, especially Will - he was great!
  • Yannette
    United States of America United States of America
    location, location, location. Now if you take the bus and walk from Grasmere, it’s a long uphill walk to the hostel. BUT once you arrive, you know it was worth it. The hostel / building is absolutely beautiful. The grounds were lush and green and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of YHA Langdale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    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 Langdale takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 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 Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Langdale 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 Langdale

    • Check-in at YHA Langdale is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • YHA Langdale has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

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

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

      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Darts

    • Guests staying at YHA Langdale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • YHA Langdale is 2.5 miles from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.