Hostel Borrowdale - Longthwaite YHA
Borrowdale - Longthwaite YHA
Longthwaite
CA125XE Borrowdale
Keswick
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 17687 77257
Fax.
+44 17687 77393
Customer Rating
| 93% | |
| 100% | |
| 87% | |
| 87% | |
| 87% | |
| 100% |
A recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, YHA Borrowdale offers fine views and a warm, informal atmosphere. Beautifully located by the River Dervent in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Lake District and makes a good base for hiking and other outdoor activities.
This large Lakeland hostel has a fabulous valley location with fine mountain scenery and a warm, informal atmosphere. High-level adventure and family-friendly walking await you and bustling Keswick is only seven miles away with its cinema, theatre, pubs and restaurants.
The hostel evening meals are freshly prepared and wines, Cumbrian ales and spirits are available. River bathing in crystal clear water during summer and cosy log fires in winter. Accommodation is in 2-6+ bedded rooms and facilities include laundry, kitchen, internet access and evening meals.
This large Lakeland hostel has a fabulous valley location with fine mountain scenery and a warm, informal atmosphere. High-level adventure and family-friendly walking await you and bustling Keswick is only seven miles away with its cinema, theatre, pubs and restaurants.
The hostel evening meals are freshly prepared and wines, Cumbrian ales and spirits are available. River bathing in crystal clear water during summer and cosy log fires in winter. Accommodation is in 2-6+ bedded rooms and facilities include laundry, kitchen, internet access and evening meals.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 86 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Check in from 13.00 to 23.00 hrs Reception Open: 07.30 - 22.30 |
| Opening times (over the year): | 11 February 2007 - 2 January |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 11km Keswick national coaches. 300m from hostel #79 Keswick |
| Parking: | At the hostel |
| Sea port: | 130km Newcastle 210km Stranraer |
| Location: | 11km Keswick |
| Rail: | 40km Workington and Penrith stations |
| Airport: | 130km Newcastle 190km Manchester |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Forested/wooded area | | Mountainous/hilly area |
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Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Borrowdale - Longthwaite YHA
| 15 Aug 2011 Joy, Australia | 93% | |
| Delightful location!
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| 17 Jul 2011 Janet, England & Wales | 90% | |
| Excellent hostel Only negative point was that the only evening meal available the evening we stayed was a buffet because there was a large group booked in who had requested it. This did not suit us so we had to go elsewhere to eat. | ||
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