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YHA Skiddaw House

Skiddaw House - General

Address:
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QX

Tel: 07747 174293
Email: skiddaw@yha.org.uk

Description:

YHA Skiddaw House is a fantastic get-away-from-it-all property in the peace and tranquillity of the Northern Fells of the Lake District. Once a pair of shepherd’s cottages in a spectacular remote location, the bunkhouse is surrounded by wild, rolling fells with miles of walking and cycling opportunities. It offers comfortable accommodation with a special and unique atmosphere. Camping is also available for £6 per person per night. You do need to walk/cycle approx. 3.5 miles to this hostel.

Opening information:

Reception open:
08.00-10.00
17.00-20.30

Hostel closes:
22.30

Need to know:


You’ll have to walk or cycle to get here
– access is via tracks/paths, torch advisable after dark. Battery lighting and no phone or credit card facilities. Poor or no mobile phone signal.

Fabulous Location & A Warm Welcome Rating: 1 out of 5

I've just returned from my second overnight stay at Skiddaw House and I can honestly say that it just gets better and better each time I stay. I love staying at Skiddaw House simply because it's so...
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A warm welcome at Skiddaw House Rating: 5 out of 5

We recently stayed at Skiddaw for the second time and I felt I had to say what a wonderful experience it was. You always get a warm welcome and it is the only hostel I have ever stayed at where the wa...
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