Yha Hawkshead

This listed Regency mansion retains many of its original features including lavish plasterwork and a magnificently decorated cupola over the grand staircase. Overlooking the tranquil Esthwaite Water in the southern Lakes, it's a gorgeous spot from which to explore the surrounding Beatrix Potter country and some of the best mountain biking in England.

Hawkshead village, known as the prettiest village in the Lake District with clusters of whitewashed houses, is just a mile from the hostel.

Meals available include breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal. Evening meal is available from 18.00 hrs.

Facilities include lounge, TV/games room, self-catering kitchen, drying rooms, laundry, showers, shop and cycle store.


*** This hostel is part of the Youth Hostels Association of England & Wales, which is a membership organization. The prices quoted are member's prices. A none members supplement of £3 per person per night will be charged on arrival for those guests not in possession of a valid YHA England & Wales or equivalent IYHF/ Hostelling International membership card ***

Directions

1 mile south of Hawkshead on the Newby Bridge road, on the west side of Esthwaite Water.

Bus information:
Stagecoach 505 from Ambleside (Windermere station), alight Hawkshead 1 mile.

Train information:
Windermere 7m.

Ferry information:
Across Windermere (except in high winds).

Facilities

Linen Included, Towels, Guest Kitchen, Common Room, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Non Smoking, Breakfast Not Included