YHA WASDALE HALL, Nether Wasdale

The hotel offers dormitory beds and private rooms, some with views over Wast Water and the hills. Each bunk has a power point and reading light, and private rooms include a sink. Shared bathroom facilities are spread across the building, with hot showers and clean toilets.

A continental breakfast is served daily, with full English and Irish options also available. When staff are available, evening meals are offered - the menu includes pizza and soup. The bar stocks essential alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a selection of board games for guests.

The hostel has a games room with a ping pong table and a drying room for wet gear. A shared kitchen is available for guest use, and there is a large lounge with a grand fireplace. Parking is free and directly in front of the building, with enough space for all guests.

The hostel sits on the shore of Wast Water, with direct access to the lake for swimming and paddleboarding. The village of Wasdale is a 15-minute walk away, and Scafell Pike is 6 km from the property. Muncaster Castle is 14 km distant, and Coniston Water is 42 km away.

Guests can walk directly from the hostel onto trails around the lake and up into the surrounding fells. Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, is accessible via a 15-minute drive to the National Trust car park at its base. The area has limited light pollution, making it a good location for stargazing at night.

Location: On the shore of Wast Water with direct lake access

Rooms: Private rooms with lake views and dorm beds with power points

Dining: Continental and full English/Irish breakfast

Amenities: Games room, drying room, free parking

Outdoor: Scafell Pike 6 km away, walks from door