The Eskdale is a purpose built YHA hostel set in its own extensive grounds. Ideally located to explore the Lake District, this affordable accommodation is nestled in a picturesque setting. Standing on a hillside overlooking the lush green Eskdale valley, there is a wildlife garden and nature trail to explore around the grounds. A wide range of riverside walks and country trails to suit all abilities are available nearby. The Hardknot Roman Fort is just a 5-minute drive away. Guests share a kitchen for self-catering, and there is a lounge area and TV room to relax in. A hearty breakfast is served and this YHA hostel is licensed to serve alcohol. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
6 single beds
and
3 bunk beds
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
High score for Eskdale
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy night’s sleep in the land pod, plenty of practical facilities, welcoming staff. A friendly-feeling place.
  • Laurie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pillows were amazing and the self catering facilities were outstanding too
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, beautiful setting. Landpods so cosy.
  • S
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very welcoming, in a beautiful part of the country, the bunk rooms lovely, slightly squeaky bed frames, nice clean sheets, nice wash rooms, lovely space for eating food, kitchen good. Amazing that you can use the facilities before and after...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, staff very friendly, amazing location. Would really recommend
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The little camping pods were amazing. Picnic table and fire pit outside were excellent.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Can't argue with anything for the price, and the location was beautiful as long as you don't mind a windy road!
  • Clarissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building and surrounding. Lovely views in the morning 😀
  • Georga
    Australia Australia
    The location of this YHA was outstanding- surrounded by nature with lots of walks in the area and a short drive to Wast Water, a beautiful lake! The staff were super helpful and friendly, and helped with any questions I had. I wish I stayed a few...
  • Gheorghe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, great staff( Miranda) , very clean and a good night sleep

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Eskdale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    YHA Eskdale takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

    The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

    Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

    Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

    Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Eskdale

    • YHA Eskdale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at YHA Eskdale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Buffet

      • Check-in at YHA Eskdale is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • YHA Eskdale has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1

      • YHA Eskdale is 1.4 miles from the centre of Eskdale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at YHA Eskdale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.