YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Children’s play area – indoor
Garden
Staircase
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$62
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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Easedale Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9QG
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Bed Private Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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 between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hostel, attractions include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dove Cottage - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬7 min drive

About this property

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Hostel in Ambleside 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. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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 7:30 AM to 9 AM 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
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

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

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 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.

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 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, 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel on 23 Oct 2025 start from AU$61.98, 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 Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

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.