My ItineraryHawkshead YHA - Ambleside Hostel
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Address
Hawkshead YHA
Esthwaite Lodge
LA220QD Hawkshead
Ambleside
England & Wales
Tel. +44-15394-36293
Fax. +44-15934-36720
hawkshead@yha.org.uk
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Hostel Overview
Hawkshead YHA is in a beautiful Regency mansion with stunning grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water. This is a great base to explore the beautiful village of Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, Grizedale Forest and the southern fells.Great for walking and cycling, nearby Grizedale Forest also offers some of the country’s best mountain-biking. Explore the surrounding Beatrix Potter country from here too, plus there’s easy access to the southern fells and Lake Windermere. Enjoy good food and local ales in the hostel’s comfortable restaurant. Rooms have 3-6+ beds and facilities include TV, laundry, self-catering kitchen, games room and internet access.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
07.30 - 22.30
Opening times (over the year):
All year
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 8km Stagecoach 505/6 from Ambleside |
| Parking: | At hostel |
| Location: | 2km South of Hawkshead on Newby Bridge Road , westside of Esthwaite water |
| Rail: | 11km Windermere |
| Airport: | 145km Liverpool |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | 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 |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |