"The bed was very cosy exactly what you'd need after a long day hiking."
Meiyan from United Kingdom
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"Wash facilities were immaculate and felt very modern."
Jonothan from United Kingdom
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"The wash rooms looked very new and immaculate and the cooked breakfast was delicious."
Maureen H from United Kingdom
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"Extraordinary surroundings of natural beauty."
Laura from United Kingdom
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Independent hostel in Great Langdale, Langdale Valley
Accommodation
Elterwater Hostel has family rooms with ensuite bathrooms, private bunk bed rooms, and female and male dormitories. Family rooms include USB charging points by the beds and individual bedside lights. Showers in shared bathrooms are walk-in with good pressure, and rooms have heating.
Dining
The hostel serves home-cooked dinners with options such as vegetable curry and sticky toffee pudding. Full English breakfasts and continental breakfasts are available, with fresh fruit and local yoghurts. The bar offers local ales and a snack bar, and special diet menus include vegetarian and other dietary requests.
Facilities
The self-catering kitchen has all pots, pans, and utensils for cooking meals. The drying room is effective for wet gear after hiking. The garden offers outdoor furniture and a picnic area, and free WiFi is available in public areas.
Location & Activities
The hostel sits in the Langdale Valley, with walking routes starting from the doorstep. Other activities include cycling and boating, with the World of Beatrix Potter 15 km away and Lake Windermere 16 km away. The Britannia Inn is a two-minute walk, and Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km.
Family & Children
Family rooms with ensuite bathrooms accommodate families with children. The hostel provides board games and puzzles, and kids' meals are on the menu. The shared kitchen allows families to cook together, and the garden has outdoor furniture.
Highlights
Location: Langdale Valley, walks from the doorstep, 16km from Lake Windermere
Rooms: Family en-suite rooms, dorms with USB charging
Dining: Home-cooked dinners, full English breakfast, local ales