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YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Easedale Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9QG
  • Popular LocationGrasmere Garden Village6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrasmere Lake & Rydal Water8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDove Cottage14 min walk

Room options

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

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Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Ambleside

At YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Full breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hostel include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 6 min walk
  • Helm Crag - 7 min walk
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min walk
  • Dove Cottage - 14 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Badger Bar - 4 min drive
  • Wainwrights Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Britannia Inn - 5 min drive
  • Ambleside Tap Yard - 7 min drive

About this property

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Upscale hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel offers 20 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Hostel Ambleside
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Hostel
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Ambleside
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel has a free self car park.

Is YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel is a hit with families.

Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

No, YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All members of staff extremely helpful, young lasse went out of her way to book me in early, then other females granted me an iron and ironing board and directed me to the in-house laundrette and drying area🙏 Absolutely einfach-klasse/ simply brilliant. All areas were spotlessly clean. This YHA is the best, in my humble opinion, and the ambiance is surreal. A credit to Cumbria, exemplifies the fact that Cumbria is putting the Great back into Britain ✌️☮️🐇💋🌈
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over for a Cycle Sportive
More than expected. Room extremely clean and fresh and bed suprisingly comfortable. On-site self-catering facilities a real bonus and well equipped. Service and check-in was very friendly and efficient. Fantastic location, peaceful yet only a short walk to Grasmere centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is set within amazing grounds which really are second to none. The cost of the rooms are cheaper than regular hotels with shared bathrooms with other guests. The facilities are similar to those at campgrounds. The bedrooms have bunkbeds - no towels provided. I appreciate that with youth hostels you lose comfort that regular bnbs provide, but to be charging £110 per room per night doesn’t give you what you should get for that price. Youth hostels were historically for youths, to get away at reasonable prices. I was the only 20 year old I saw at the property. The rest of the guests were 40s with some looking retirement age. I’m not saying the place should be reserved for ‘youths’ but I am saying, the rooms should reflect the price. If it’s no longer about providing a space for ‘youths’ to go away, then it needs to massively increase the quality provided. Next time, I’ll pay the extra £20 and stay somewhere with an en-suite and towels I don’t have to pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guey-Mei

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Avoid!
Avoid this place, especially if there's any chance you may arrive after 10pm - they have no staff at all on duty after 10pm (which seems very unsafe) and no facilities to collect keys after that time. They cancelled our booking at 9pm on our night of arrival because of their unusual lack of late check-in services as we were delayed and would arrive after 10pm. They refused to even transfer our room to a nearby YHA which we could have reached. They caused us inconvenience and extra expense and then still charged us for the room! They should make clear on hotels.com that they'll refuse anyone arriving late, as I've never before encountered this in literally hundreds of hostel and hotel stays, in the UK and abroad. When i emailed to complain, the second response was an autoreply that the place currently has no manager - this doesn't surprise me! Do yourself a favour and stay elsewhere - if you have any issues with them, they won't be interested.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Surag Suresh, Cupertino

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good property but there is woody smell in common areas as it is old mansion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022