About this property

Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cosy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is situated 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • 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 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Flora
    France France
    The old building has a lot of character. Great spot in the middle of Lake District. Welcoming staff.
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was good, the building is excellent and really interesting and lots of places to sit in the evening with views or cosier internal room. Good views from the windows in sitting and dining rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. ...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is beautiful and your 5 minutes walk from stunning views in every direction
  • Samina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very spacious in lovely surroundings. Fab facilities
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The price at this time of year, excellent, especially for Britain. The location is remote and quiet. The hostel was quiet at night, had a great sleep. (A Cockerell will however wake you early!) Bed and pillow comfortable. Very clean. Great...
  • Kai
    Germany Germany
    In the most beautiful corner of the Lake District. Wonderful mansion, dedicated staff.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely professional staff and the facilities were amazing
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Enjoyed the location, a perfect base to start many hikes. I thought the hostel was clean and well equipped. Stayed in the 12-person dorm, but everyone was quiet and respectful. Although, of course expect lots of snoring and people going to bed at...
  • G
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is situated in a very nice place surrounded by forests far away from traffic roads so it’s an extraordinairy quite place, in the evening you only hear the owls in the forest.. the building is a nice and atmospheric former Victorian...
  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly staff, great facilities including dining options and games, interesting old building, can't fault it for the price- great value.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

YHA Langdale takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.