Location is fantastic. Facility is very nice quite classic (old English home) so a bit jaded in some areas.

Stayed in April 2024

The windows were in need of an upgrade. There was a note not to leave them open for the night due to squirrels.. It would be great to have a net, allowing to keep the windows ajar in the night.

Breakfast was good, location was great, loved the grand games room.

Stayed in April 2024

Location was the main thing and reasonable pricing for a family

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. If slight criticism building a bit cold in common areas but didn’t affect us

Lovely building and location

Stayed in March 2024

The hostel could do with a little attention on freshening up some of the paint and plastering work here and there and some of the living room furniture i.e. the blue chairs need to be scrapped please as they're really past their best. The toilet downstairs near the kitchen is very tired too, so could do with some updating. But overall, the place is nice, really. It's an old building and you have to forgive a lot of the imperfections. They somehow add to its charm.

We really liked our stay at this youth hostel. It's a lovely old building with grand features like a lovely great living room and a posh stairwell, and lots of little alleyways and corridors and rooms to hide in for a great hide and seek session with the kids 🤣. It was a tad on the expensive side with £80.- for one adult and three kids in one room, but hey ho, we had a good evening so it was worth it in the end. The staff made us very welcome and we played a couple of the board games on offer till late at night. The management could probably look at getting a few more proper sized games into the selection as e.g. the travel version of cluedo is literally unplayable and the others are quite tired now. Youth hostel and board games go hand in hand I think and it would be nice if they'd invest a bit more on that front. We didn't have any dinner or breakfast there so we can't comment on it, but the cooking facilities were really good and we were made very welcome and comfortable by the staff making use of it.

Stayed in February 2024

Great location and impressive buildings, room was nice and warm

Stayed in February 2024

We didn’t manage to get a room with a private bathroom - not the hostel’s fault but fellow guests used our shared bathroom for a long time!

The hostel had everything we needed for a stay after a rainy hike! Rooms were clean and warm, drying room was handy too.

Stayed in February 2024

Great to have dinner in the hostel, very nice setting.

Stayed in January 2024

It was cold. None of the log stoves in the hall or sitting room were being used - only portable heaters.

Location and grounds

Stayed in January 2024

Any charm the building once had was lost, mattress was uncomfortable, bathroom a little dirty.

Well located in beautiful surroundings

Stayed in January 2024

The evening meal was dreadful, and expensive for the quality. This seems to be standard though, as I've experienced the same at other hostels. Noisy people returning late was annoying, given the fact that I had an early start in the morning. Shared bathroom was in need of a clean

Breakfast was nice, but selection was a little limited compared to other hostels I've stayed in. The actual main building was stunning, the annex where I stayed was in need of better more reactive lighting outside, for safety.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Great location and great accommodation

Stayed in January 2024

Great location, just a short walk from Castleton high street and all it's pubs/restaurants/shops. Had a private room with ensuite and the shower was great, although anyone over about 5ft 8 would need to crouch a bit to get their head under the shower!

Stayed in December 2023

Standard full English buffet style with continental option too, all you could eat. Reasonable quality and a good price.

Stayed in November 2023

The beds are not the comfiest, and the bedding is austere but it's more than serviceable (plus, I brought my own pillow, which helped loads.

I love staying at YHAs in general, but they are all different: Castleton Losehill is special it is a beautiful property perfectly located in the Dark Peak- for me it's a great stopping point halfway between work and home. But more than that the villages around have tons of lovely pubs, shops, and history as well as being in a beautiful part of the world where you can go for walks long or short. YHAs are no frills but for 30 pounds to have your own room, have it be quiet and free wifi- you can't really complain.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff were helpful but usually only one person on reception which for the size of property and the fact it was fully booked, I would have expected more staff. Rooms were basic which I was expecting but there was very little storage considering there were four beds and only one locker/cupboard.

Beautiful location and property. Good facilities for cooking and relaxing with a number of rooms including a library.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, all good

Great building & a great location 👍

Stayed in December 2023

We had the dinner at the hostel but didn’t taste good. The taste and the quality of food didn’t match its price. But their breakfast was really good!

Great location, nice staff, nice breakfast! Good value for money.

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful old property with amazing self catering facilities

Stayed in December 2023

Smell in common areas- damp?? Dirt ??- place could do with a bit more cleaning eg dinning tables

Beautiful building , nice location - short walk from village

Stayed in October 2023

Parking, helpful staff, clean room and well stocked dining area, lovely building and grounds looked well kept

Very helpful check-in staff let us check in early so we could attend an event as we wouldn’t get back until after 11pm

Stayed in October 2023

Shower could do with updating

Very helpful, enthusiastic staff. Great location and building

Stayed in October 2023

Although it is an old building, the internals of the hostel felt very dated, but maybe that adds to the allure of staying at this location. Food prices have seemingly increased, unless the YHA I stayed at in Wales had its own deals. We chose to walk 15 minutes into Castleton to sample the pub menus where food was either cheaper or similar & much, much better options.

The property is in a great location for walking to Mam Tor. It’s also possible to hike over Mam Tor to the Kinder plateau (Low & Scout), however expect to hike c.20-25km. Food & beverages on site (see below). Water refill station at reception. Short walk to Castleton (recommended).

Stayed in August 2023

It was clean, warm and had good facilities eg drying room, large kitchen, separate rooms

Stayed in September 2023