Waterhead YHA Hostel - Ambleside
YHA Ambleside - Waterhead
Lake Rd
LA22OEU Ambleside
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 15394 32304
Fax.
+44 15394 34408
Customer Rating
| 89% | ||
| 88% | ||
| 76% | ||
| 77% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 96% | ||
| 100% | ||
With a £1.4 million investment which includes 64 refurbished bedrooms, a refurbished restaurant and a decked terrace over Looking Lake Windermere, YHA Ambleside will reopen 3rd May 2013.
Ambleside is fast becoming the adventure capital of Cumbria, right in the heart of the Lake District. It’s perfect for walking, watersports, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. The hostel boasts a commanding location on the shores of Lake Windermere with breathtaking views over the lake, the Langdale Pikes and surrounding mountains. Buy tickets for cruises and Mountain Goat tours from reception. The Ambleside hostel has a modern bar and restaurant serving good food and local ales. The village has plenty of shops and two cinemas.
The £1.4 million refurbishment of YHA Ambleside is now complete and the hostel welcoming guests to England’s largest National Park. All 64 bedrooms, including 11 en suite, have been fully renovated and offer comfortable and stylish accommodation in the Lake District. There’s so much to see and do in the area and after a day’s activities the hostel’s brand new restaurant and licensed bar may prove a welcome sight. Book a stay soon and be sure to take advantage of the highlight of the renovation work – the decked terrace overlooking Lake Windermere.
Ambleside is fast becoming the adventure capital of Cumbria, right in the heart of the Lake District. It’s perfect for walking, watersports, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. The hostel boasts a commanding location on the shores of Lake Windermere with breathtaking views over the lake, the Langdale Pikes and surrounding mountains. Buy tickets for cruises and Mountain Goat tours from reception. The Ambleside hostel has a modern bar and restaurant serving good food and local ales. The village has plenty of shops and two cinemas.
The £1.4 million refurbishment of YHA Ambleside is now complete and the hostel welcoming guests to England’s largest National Park. All 64 bedrooms, including 11 en suite, have been fully renovated and offer comfortable and stylish accommodation in the Lake District. There’s so much to see and do in the area and after a day’s activities the hostel’s brand new restaurant and licensed bar may prove a welcome sight. Book a stay soon and be sure to take advantage of the highlight of the renovation work – the decked terrace overlooking Lake Windermere.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 20 | 16 | 257 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception 07.15-11.30pm Hostel all day access |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 January 2007 - December 2007 |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 100m Stagecoach 555/599 |
| Parking: | At hostel |
| Sea port: | 230km Stranraer (Ferries to Ireland) |
| Location: | 1.5km Ambleside Village, at Waterhead |
| Rail: | 5km Windermere (via Oxenholme) - British Rail |
| Airport: | 150km Manchester Airport 150km Newcastle upon Tyne Airport |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Forested/wooded area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in YHA Ambleside - Waterhead |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews YHA Ambleside - Waterhead
| 06 May 2013 Clark, Canada | ||
| The hostel was not open ( renovation not complete) for our registered date but we were able to find other accommodation in Ambleside. | ||
| 03 Sep 2012 Jp, England & Wales | 90% | |
| The lakeside view is superb!! | ||
| 24 Aug 2012 Yuhruey, Taiwan | 100% | |
| Standing beside Lake Windermere, the view is awesome just outside your room window.
Staff are all friendly, and there are lots of backpackers, families to chat or play with.
It's a really nice place to stay when visiting the lake district. | ||
| 10 Aug 2012 Therverson, England & Wales | 57% | |
| The interior of the building looked neglected. The bathrooms and toilets did not feel clean. All 3 of us woke up in the morning with back aches and feeling very tired, therefore the beds were definitely not comfortable. Based on this experience we were tempted to book into a hotel for the next night of our journey. | ||
| 08 Aug 2012 Joanne, Australia | 56% | |
| Of all the hostels we stayed in on our two month trip, Ambleside was the most disappointing. I was aware of the building's future refurbishment, but the staff were less than welcoming and the facility was in a shabby and unkept state.Its location on the edge of the Lake was excellent but staff weren't proactive as I had witnessed in other parts of the U.K. | ||
| 11 Jul 2012 Wai Cheong, Hong Kong | 80% | |
| everything is great with wonderful lakeview | ||
| 24 Jun 2012 Claire, England & Wales | 100% | |
| One of the best hostels I have stayed in. Stunning location on the edge of Lake Windermere, incredibly clean and very friendly and helpful staff! I will be returning soon! | ||
| 14 Jun 2012 Mark, England & Wales | 80% | |
| great location one of the better hostels i've stayed at | ||
| 05 Jun 2012 Tamara, England & Wales | 90% | |
| The hostel itself was well presented. Although the kitchen lacked equipment such as enough sharp knives and tea spoons.
It was just unfortunate that there was a very large and loud school party in over the weekend- perhaps you could warn people as they booked?! | ||
| 26 May 2012 Dale, Australia | 80% | |
| This is a large and noisy hostel and individual travellers can feel a little swamped by the big groups. However, you cannot beat the location and the view is to die for. | ||
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