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YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Ambleside hostel

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Easedale Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9QG
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Wordsworth Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside retreat .Your stay at this Ambleside hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. St Oswald's Church and Helm Crag are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Oswald's Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grasmere Showground - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dove Cottage - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬7 min drive

About this property

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Ambleside hostel
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/game 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)
  • Game 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Hostel Ambleside
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Hostel
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Ambleside
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel to the airport?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel is 105.1 mi (133-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel on Jul 12, 2026 start from CA $92, excluding 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel.

Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel have a pool?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel to downtown Ambleside?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Grasmere.

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing team and checkin experience. Such good value and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for Grasmere , everything you’d expect from a hostel - would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Beautiful central location hidden away in centre of Grasmere. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast m, beautiful garden and a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. The staff were absolutely brilliant and very friendly. The food was great with very reasonable prices. The location was good for walking and exploring the area
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a beautiful place, very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stop over for a Cycle Sportive

More than expected. Room extremely clean and fresh and bed suprisingly comfortable. On-site self-catering facilities a real bonus and well equipped. Service and check-in was very friendly and efficient. Fantastic location, peaceful yet only a short walk to Grasmere centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All members of staff extremely helpful, young lasse went out of her way to book me in early, then other females granted me an iron and ironing board and directed me to the in-house laundrette and drying area🙏 Absolutely einfach-klasse/ simply brilliant. All areas were spotlessly clean. This YHA is the best, in my humble opinion, and the ambiance is surreal. A credit to Cumbria, exemplifies the fact that Cumbria is putting the Great back into Britain ✌️☮️🐇💋🌈
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is set within amazing grounds which really are second to none. The cost of the rooms are cheaper than regular hotels with shared bathrooms with other guests. The facilities are similar to those at campgrounds. The bedrooms have bunkbeds - no towels provided. I appreciate that with youth hostels you lose comfort that regular bnbs provide, but to be charging £110 per room per night doesn’t give you what you should get for that price. Youth hostels were historically for youths, to get away at reasonable prices. I was the only 20 year old I saw at the property. The rest of the guests were 40s with some looking retirement age. I’m not saying the place should be reserved for ‘youths’ but I am saying, the rooms should reflect the price. If it’s no longer about providing a space for ‘youths’ to go away, then it needs to massively increase the quality provided. Next time, I’ll pay the extra £20 and stay somewhere with an en-suite and towels I don’t have to pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid!

Avoid this place, especially if there's any chance you may arrive after 10pm - they have no staff at all on duty after 10pm (which seems very unsafe) and no facilities to collect keys after that time. They cancelled our booking at 9pm on our night of arrival because of their unusual lack of late check-in services as we were delayed and would arrive after 10pm. They refused to even transfer our room to a nearby YHA which we could have reached. They caused us inconvenience and extra expense and then still charged us for the room! They should make clear on hotels.com that they'll refuse anyone arriving late, as I've never before encountered this in literally hundreds of hostel and hotel stays, in the UK and abroad. When i emailed to complain, the second response was an autoreply that the place currently has no manager - this doesn't surprise me! Do yourself a favour and stay elsewhere - if you have any issues with them, they won't be interested.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Surag Suresh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good property but there is woody smell in common areas as it is old mansion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

grasmere break

Perfect location very clean very friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel!

What a lovely place to stay. The staff were absolutely lovely and the hostel is well equipped. Comfortable bed, clean crisp linen and beautiful surroundings. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel

Nice location, Warm welcome, Sufficient showers and toilets, Everything is good for a hostel except the off and on wifi signals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in this part of the Lakes

Nice hostel in a beautiful part of the world. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay in the lakes

Hostel, close to the centre of Grasmere. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hostel

Really enjoyed my stay here. It is a very charming hostel in beautiful surroundings. Very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good for groups

Clean and functional. Lovely staff. Can see this is great for families and groups with large communal areas but wouldn’t stay again as a couple. Very basic for same price as a b&b.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal location

A couple of minutes walk down the path is the little cozy town Grasmere. Co-op store is down the street. Enjoyed the walk during sunset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

The area the hostel is located is simply divine. The building and surroundings of YHA Grasmere is fabulous. However, slightly disappointed that advertises as private rooms which would mean your own personal facilities but this was not the case. Better if just state the number of bunks and declare that always shared. It is slightly deceiving otherwise. However, the stay was really comfortable and good place just to rest your head for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money. Staffs are nice. Kitchen is well equipped. Room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting and great facilities Friendly staff & room clean & tidy Could do with a YHA sign in the village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Grasmere, female dorm

Beautiful building, great location, free parking, friendly helpful staff, comfy rooms. Can't fault it for the price! Only improvement I'd suggest is sprucing up the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow, amazing yha

Absolutely amazing buildings and views to die for. Staff courteous and helpful, meals plentiful and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017