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The World of Beatrix Potter
Take a walk through Miss Potter's famous tales, complete with animatronics and walk-through scenes from her stories. Don't forget to exit through the gift shop!
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Valid for mid-week stays (Sunday - Thursday) from 1st September - 31st October 2024 using the promo code at the checkout. Promotional terms and conditions apply. YHA members can get 25% off with our exclusive members only code. View all hostels on this offer.
Want to wake up next to the largest lake in England? YHA Windermere is a unique historic building set in four acres of grounds with stunning panoramic views over Lake Windermere to Claife Heights, Coniston Fells and the Langdales Pikes. The hostel is an ideal base for anyone wanting to escape the crowds and perfect for activity breaks and family holidays – while children will love the large wooded grounds.
Relax with a drink on the terrace and enjoy good-quality food from our restaurant and bar. We're home to some glamping options including Landpods and tipis too, so you can wake up enjoying panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
The hostel is just two miles from Windermere with nearby attractions including Beatrix Potter World, Brockhole Activity Centre, Wray Castle, Lake Cruises and The Jetty Museum.
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: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Dogs can stay on our campsite and in our Airstream, bell tents, Landpods and tipis (charge applies). You can bring your dog for free if you are camping in your own tent. When staying as part of a Camping & Cabins booking, dogs are permitted in the public areas within the hostel (except in kitchens). Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.
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We are very grateful for all of the help and support that our generous volunteers give to YHA. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, visit new places, gain experiences and have fun.
At YHA Windermere, we offer the following volunteering opportunities subject to availability:
Find out moreull details of all of our various volunteering programmes can be found on our volunteering website.
The existing building at High Cross has been a hostel for over 75 years. Thought to be one of the first buildings in the country to be made of concrete, it was built in the late 1920s and opened as a hostel in 1935.
Originally intended as a private guesthouse for clergy, the present building replaced an earlier wooden building on the same site that was dramatically destroyed by fire in 1915. The owner, vowing that this would never happen again, designed his second house as a more sturdy construction of solid concrete. Known until recently as High Cross Castle, the building derives its name from a stone cross in the grounds.
YHA Windermere is a beautiful hostel. It is a tranquil, conformable and relaxing place to be. It's a perfect base with plenty of routes for running, walking and exploring the amazing National Park.
Manager recommends: Windermere is the gateway to one of the most iconic valleys in the Lake District: Langdale. Both Great Langdale and Little Langdale offer amazing walks, climbing, mountain biking, picnic spots and great pubs. A full day linking the two valleys is highly recommended, taking in Blea Tarn and finishing in Elterwater.