YHA Lizard Point

Lizard Point, Cornwall, TR12 7NT

95%

Excellent rating

(147 reviews)

Hire

Whole hostel View options & details

Sleeps up to 27 people
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms

Originally a former Victorian hotel with panoramic sea views, YHA Lizard Point offers modern seaside accommodation for guests to enjoy. This property is great for those looking for that perfect coastal break with loved ones.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of seven bedrooms.

Ground floor

Two en-suite rooms that sleep up to 3 people each. They include a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath. Both these rooms have disabled access and sea views.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a double bed with a sea view.

Two rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath with a sea view.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, 2 kettles, microwave, oven, 3 refrigerators, 2 toasters.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, cloths, paper towels, sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 27 people. This sunny space has a sea view.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The large, bright lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 17 people. It has 5 comfy sofas and sea views.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of five bathrooms, plus 2 additional toilets.

En-suite bathrooms: 2

Toilets: 8

Showers: 6

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is an extra-large garden. The garden is enclosed with bushes and has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: benches, cycle store, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cooking basics
Cot available
Disabled access rooms available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Garden/grounds
Heating
Highchair
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Sea view
Seafront
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Toaster
Washing machine

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Lizard Point and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guests have use of the whole property, except the rear courtyard, reception and utility area. The hostel team live onsite, within the hostel building with separate access routes.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

Your booking summary for YHA Lizard Point

Check-in

Check-out

Guests

Accommodation	Quantity	Price (£)

Total price for 0 nights:

Overview

This former Victorian hotel is now a 4-star hostel boasting beautiful grounds, homely social areas and a warm welcome for the muddiest of walkers!

Its special peninsula location means there are panoramic sea views, beachcombing, walking and unique wildflowers nearby, so it’s a popular location - perfect for an activity break in Cornwall or a quieter seaside holiday. Kynance Cove is within easy walking distance and the hostel is a good base for walking and birdwatching holidays.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Why guests love YHA Lizard Point

Free parking on premises
WiFi
Self-catering kitchen

Fabulous panoramic sea views
Perfect for activity breaks in Cornwall
One of the southern-most buildings in the UK

See all (27)

View images View videos View virtual tours

Accommodation at YHA Lizard Point

Hire the whole place

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

View info Book now

Reviews

Things to do around YHA Lizard Point

Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications

The history of cable telecommunications is only a short walk from the Minack Theatre and beach at Porthcurno. The museum explains the dawn of wireless science in the former global hub of cable...

Cornwall Surf Academy

Don't miss out on something the area is famous for! Try an action packed surf lesson and take to the waves.

Kynance Cove

This picture postcard beach has spectacular rock formations, white sands and clear blue waters. The contrast between the cove's white sand beach and the dark red and green serpentine rock produces a...

Poldark Mine - Cornish Mining World Heritage

This world heritage site offers a fascinating look into the underground world of mining. The beautiful rural setting belies its industrial past. Visit the Heritage Centre website

An elderly man keeping active and learning how to windsurf on a calm ocean in Coverack, Cornwall

Coverack Windsurfing School

Try a half-day taster session at one of the few places in England where you can learn to windsurf on the sea. Coverack has an east facing bay, so protected and ideal for first timers to learn. Visit...

National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Falmouth)

Love boats, the sea and Cornwall? You'll find all things nautical at this amazing museum – don't miss the stunning views from the lookout tower across Falmouth Harbour.

Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach

Made famous in the BBC series Poldark, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs. It is also an area of archaeological importance. See the Visit Cornwall...

Walking and Rambling on The Lizard

YHA Lizard's central position makes it an ideal base to walk the South West coastal path between the picturesque fishing village of Cadgwith and the spectacular scenery of Kynance Cove. There's a...

Watersports at Lizard Point

Enjoy surfing without the crowds - a surfers’ paradise without waiting to catch that perfect wave. For something a bit different, try a lesson with Porth Kerris Dive School and explore the underwater...

Helford River

15 miles This unspoilt estuary stretches from Falmouth Bay to the port of Gweek. Stroll along the little beaches dotted along its rocky shore. Visit the website

Hostel facilities

Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Extra-large garden/grounds
Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds
Highchair
Minibus parking on premises
No mobile coverage
Outdoor seating
Sea view
Seafront
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared laundry room
Shared lounge
Sole use available
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Self-catering: YHA Lizard Point is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Towels and toiletries: YHA Lizard Point is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 17:00 - 21:00.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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

YHA Lizard Point - Access Statement

(PDF download - 131.59 KB)

YHA Lizard Point

The Polbrean, Lizard Point, Cornwall, TR12 7NT

Map references

OS Map:: 204
OS Grid Ref:: SW704116
Lat/Lng:: 49.960124, -5.203534
what3words: fights.length.divisible

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9550
Email:: [email protected]

Get directions

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.

This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA volunteering.

History

Polbrean House is a large Victorian villa built between 1864-67 for local landscape painter Thomas Hart. The house had a dedicated studio built that was extended into the main house by its next owner in 1921. The house became the Polbrean Hotel which, at the time, was the most southerly hotel in mainland Britain.

The hotel was subsequently bought by the National Trust in 1993 and was handed over to YHA following a large refurbishment. YHA opened the hostel officially in 2003.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Right from the front door you can set out on this beautiful and dramatic stretch of South West Coast Path. Take in the spectacular white sands and turquoise sea of Kynance Cove before cutting across the peninsula to Cadgwith Cove. Here you can watch the small fishing fleet land their catch, enjoy a fresh Cadgwith Crab sandwich and then head back along the coast path to the hostel. This last stretch is particularly beautiful in Spring when all the wild flowers are out, including some that are unique to the area.