YHA Buttermere - Hostel
3.0 star property
Hostel in Cockermouth with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
The current price is AU$51
AU$51
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Explore the area
Buttermere, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9XA
- Buttermere Lake9 min walk
- Lodore Falls19 min drive
- Derwentwater20 min drive
Room options
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Room (4 Bed Private)
Highlights
Heating
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Room (6 Bed Private)
Highlights
Heating
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Room (2 Bed Private)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)
Highlights
Heating
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)
Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)
Highlights
Heating
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Room
Highlights
Heating
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Twin Bunk Beds
About the area
Cockermouth
At YHA Buttermere - Hostel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Buttermere Lake and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Crummock Water. 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 library and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and a vending machine. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In the area of this 3-property class Cockermouth hostel, you'll find Lodore Falls.
What's nearby
- Buttermere Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Honister Slate Mine - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
- Theatre By The Lake - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
- Lodore Falls - 19 min drive - 20.1 km
- Derwentwater - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
- Aspatria Station - 38 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 139 min drive
Restaurants
- Skye Farm Tea Room - 4 min walk
- The Langstrath Country Inn - 10 min drive
- Royal Oak - 8 min drive
- Derwentwater Independent Youth Hostel - 16 min drive
- The Fish Inn - 6 min walk
About this property
YHA Buttermere - Hostel
Hostel in Cockermouth 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, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA Buttermere - Hostel. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Cockermouth hostel is smoke free.
- 14 guestrooms or units
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Library
- Garden
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
YHA Buttermere - Hostel offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free offsite parking within 200 metres
- Street parking available
- Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Bicycle storage
- Books
- Library
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Housekeeping (once per stay)
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
- Communal living room
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Shower
More
- Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
- Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
YHA Buttermere Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere Hostel
YHA Buttermere Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
Yep, YHA Buttermere - Hostel has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Buttermere - Hostel on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$50.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does YHA Buttermere - Hostel serve breakfast?
Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
No, YHA Buttermere - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?
No, only service animals are allowed.