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YHA Skiddaw House

Skiddaw House - General

Address:
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QX

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

Prices from:

Adult: £12.00
Under 18: £10.00

Valid until: 28/02/2009

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.

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.

Skiddaw House - Away from it all Rating: 4 out of 5

I have stayed twice, albeit more than 10 years ago; the accomodation was very basic but the setting is amazing. If you walk up from the south you pass through about the only extensive heather moorla...
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