YHA AMBLESIDE, Ambleside

The hostel offers a bar with local ales, a coffee house on site, and a shared lounge/TV area. Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen, a large garden, and a picnic area. Additional facilities include a bike store, board games/puzzles, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

The property has private rooms with en-suite or shared bathrooms, and the majority contain bunk beds. Some bedrooms offer views across Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes. Rooms are newly decorated, and the hostel provides facilities for disabled guests, including toilets with grab rails and wheelchair access.

YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, a 10-minute walk from Ambleside village with its tea rooms and shops. The hostel is close to walking and cycling routes, and a variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake. The Ambleside pier is right beside the hostel, offering boat trips and water activity providers.

The on-site restaurant serves local food and offers dining with lake views from a decked terrace. The bar provides a range of local ales, and there is a coffee house on site. Breakfast is available for an additional charge, and packed picnic lunches can be arranged.

Family rooms are available, and the hostel offers kids' meals, board games/puzzles, and a large garden for outdoor play. The lakeside location allows direct access for swimming and watersports, and there is a bike store for cycling routes. A self-catering kitchen and picnic area give families flexibility for meals.

Location: On the shore of Lake Windermere, 10 min from Ambleside village

Rooms: Newly decorated rooms with lake and Langdale Pikes views

Dining: Restaurant with decked terrace and bar with local ales

Activities: Watersports, walking and cycling routes, bike store on site

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, board games, large garden