YHA Ennerdale

Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX
YHA Ennerdale exterior

Overview

If you want to get away from it all and catch a true taste of the Lake District, then YHA Ennerdale really is the hostel for you. Situated in a remote wooded valley and surrounded by fells, ridges and famous peaks, these converted forestry cottages make for a cosy rural retreat.

Perfect for outdoor activity breaks, the hostel is surrounded by great terrain for walking and cycling holidays, scaling ridges and scrambling. For the eco-conscious, YHA Ennerdale has an off-grid, hydro-electric power supply and even generates its own drinking water!

Why guests love YHA Ennerdale

  • Remote and sheltered Lakeland location
  • Ideal for activity breaks
  • Environmentally friendly

Accommodation at YHA Ennerdale

YHA Ennerdale bedroom

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

YHA Ennerdale bedroom

Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

YHA Ennerdale bedroom

Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

YHA Ennerdale camping barn

Hire the camping barn

Take the entire camping barn for you and your group with YHA Exclusive Hire.

YHA Ennerdale dining and lounge area

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the main building for you and your group.

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Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Café
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Licensed bar
  • Mountain view
  • No mobile coverage
  • No WiFi
  • Outdoor seating
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Unlimited breakfast

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:00.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: The hostel has a small car park with space for up to 12 cars. Parking is not permitted on the forest road outside the hostel. You will need a gate code to access the track to the hostel - this will be emailed to you before your stay. Please be aware that some luggage transfer services do not deliver to this hostel.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Ennerdale, except when hiring the whole hostel or camping barn through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Ennerdale - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Ennerdale

YHA Ennerdale

Map references

OS Map:
89
OS Grid Ref:
NY 14211 14088
Lat/Lng:
54.514804, -3.326677

Contact information

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.  

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Discover a rural retreat in the Wild Ennerdale Valley where Galloway cattle roam freely and the river has been allowed to find its own course. Don’t miss the panoramic view from the dining room over to Pillar rock and the Ennerdale forest. It's the perfect location for activity breaks in the Lake District - from walking and hiking holidays to cycling breaks.

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