Enjoy your own space in the Lake District
Would you like to enjoy the space of a whole YHA hostel and have the place to yourself and your loved ones? Book our Lake District properties exclusively, just for your group.
Get ready to make happy memories and experience a rural getaway exploring one of England’s most loved national park with family and friends. Some of our properties allow you to holiday with your four-legged companion too. Discover our unique places to hire in the Lake District. We’re sure you’ll have a holiday to remember.
YHA properties to hire in the Lake District
YHA Black Sail
Whole hostel
Cleator, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 16 guests
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Buttermere
Whole hostel
Cockermouth, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 60 guests
- 14 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Coniston Coppermines
Whole hostel
Coniston, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 27 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Ennerdale
Camping barn
Cleator, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 13 guests
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Dogs welcome
YHA Ennerdale
Main building
Cleator, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 20 guests
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Eskdale
Whole hostel
Boot, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 35 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawkshead
Courtyard
Ambleside, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 30 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawkshead
Main building
Ambleside, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 72 guests
- 12 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawse End Bunkhouse
Whole hostel
Keswick, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 24 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Helvellyn
Whole hostel
Penrith, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 64 guests
- 19 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Honister Hause
Whole hostel
Keswick, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 26 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Langdale
Whole hostel
Ambleside, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 106 guests
- 15 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse
Whole hostel
Keswick, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 20 guests
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Assistance dogs only
YHA Wasdale Hall
Whole hostel
Seascale, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 42 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Windermere
Whole hostel
Windermere, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 50 guests
- 16 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
Why book with YHA Exclusive Hire?
Get away together
Bring your family and friends with properties for a range of group sizes
Enjoy your own space
With sole use of the property, you can come and go as you please
YHA Member discount
Become a YHA member and save on every booking
Young person discount
Bringing anyone under 26 years old? You'll get 5% off
Suitable for events
Perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversaries or annual trips
Best price guaranteed
Book direct for the lowest and fairest price
Cater to all tastes
Self-catering kitchen with utensils, crockery and cutlery
Supporting a charity
Every booking helps us create more adventures for young people
Things to do in the Lake District
Welcome to the Lake District
Home to England's largest mountain, its deepest lake and now a World Heritage Site, the Lake District is the perfect holiday destination for families and activity seekers looking to explore.
The Lake District National Park comprises 885 square miles of mountains, lakes, woodland and open spaces, that has been inspired some of Britain’s most famous artwork and writings. Whether its discovering the landscapes by foot or bike, wandering round the quaint towns and villages, taking a wild swim, visiting the vast museums, or tucking into a hearty meal at one of the cosy pubs, we’re sure you will have a memorable time when visiting the area.
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Aira Force Waterfall and Gowbarrow Park
Probably the most famous of the waterfalls in the Lake District, Aira Force provides a glimpse of impressive mountain scenery.
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Ambleside Climbing Wall
Here at Ambleside Climbing Wall there's an indoor climbing wall, bouldering room, and cafe. There's also a room dedicated to climbing gear, which can be hired.
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Ashgill Force
The highest waterfall in the area, the gill falls a spectacular 50ft into a pool in the wooded valley below.
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Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
From the leaf-shaped door handles to the carved wooden panelling, Blackwell is an important icon of Arts & Crafts architecture. Visit Blackwell's website
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Boat trips on Derwentwater
Cruise the lake stopping at the lakeshore jetties where you can change boats, or enjoy the 50 minute trip around Derwentwater.
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Brantwood
Discover the home of John Ruskin.
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Brockhole Visitor Centre
Take in the scenic views and gardens down to the shores of Windermere. See the house first created by William Gaddum, a silk merchant from Manchester, as his family's 'summer house'. Brows
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Cathedral Quarry
A network of quarries above Little Langdale - best known for the main chamber, which is 40ft in height and lit by two windows. Visit the Visit Cumbria website Walkers, see the National Trust Hod
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Climbing in Borrowdale
Shepherd's crag is a unique climbing ground! The buttresses provide good pitches for both beginner and tiger. The rock is generally excellent.
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Climbing in Buttermere
There are fantastic multi pitch climbs on the quick drying Grey Crag to suit all abilities.
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Climbing in Coniston
Close by there is skilled scrambling on the famous Pudding Stone - on this large boulder alone there are 30 different challenging routes. Not much further away there are classic climbing and scr
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Climbing in Keswick
For an accessible road-side route try Little Chamonix for an entry level climb.
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Climbing in Langdale
Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll are just a few of the numerous rock climbing spots which line the Langdale valley floor, providing some of the most spectacular rock routes in the UK - come and
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Climbing in Wasdale
Follow in the footsteps of the Abraham brothers and climb to the top of Napes Needle - a classic hard/severe climb with stunning mountainside views straight down to Wasdale.
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Coniston Boating Centre
To see Coniston Water and the stunning fells hire a motor boat, canoe, rowing boat or sailing boat and explore. Take a break at the Bluebird Café right on the edge of Coniston Water. Visit the w
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Coniston Cruises
Enjoy a beautiful boat cruise on Coniston Water, staying on the boat for the full cruise or getting off at a jetty to explore. Or just use the service as a ferry to get between where the differe
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Cross Bay Walks
The walks cross several estuary channels, some some fast running, so it's best to use a guide across the dangerous sands.
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Cycling around Hawkshead
YHA Hawkshead is a fantastic location for road and mountain bikers, be they novice, families or experienced.Grizedale ForestThe forest is a mecca for mountain bikers in the north west and YHA Hawkshea
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Cycling in Borrowdale
Cycling around Derwentwater is a great day in the saddle. Admire the ever changing and breathtaking views across Derwentwater and stop off at the cafe at Grange and Keswick to keep you going.
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Cycling in Buttermere
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a famous endurance event taking place in early May each year. It’s a 112 mile ride over all the principle mountain passes of Lakeland.
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Cycling in Coniston Holly How
The circular route around Coniston Water is perfect for easy, relaxing rides. Take on the high altitude buzz of Hardknott and Wrynose passes from the hostel. The Fred Whitton Challenge aro
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Cycling in Eskdale
The fantastic Hardknott Pass circuit takes you over one of the highest and hardest cycle passes in Britain, then cycle down the Duddon Valley and return to the hostel via Birker Moor.
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Cycling in Keswick
From YHA Keswick there is a cycle route to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for a gentle ride following the River Greta along an old railway track to tackling the famous 112 mile Fred Whitton cha
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Dove Cottage
Visit the barely-changed home of famous Romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. You'll find plenty to inspire you in the museum too.
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Glenridding Sailing Centre
Hire out a sailboat, canoe or kayak for use on Ullswater. A range of courses are offered.Visit Glenridding Sailing Centre's website
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Go Ape
Go Ape has several locations across the UK where you can climb and fly through the trees.
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Go Ape Grizedale
Fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy from 18m up a Douglas Fir. YHA members get 10% off outdoor adventures with Go Ape (all activities and locations,
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Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread and sample the delights inside the tiny shop.
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Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
Situated in the pretty Lake District village of Hawkshead, the Grammar School Museum tells the story of school life since its founding in 1585.
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Highpoint Mountain Guides
Navigation, rock climbing and mountaineering courses for skills training, guided activities or just having some group fun.Instructors and mountain guides used by Highpoint Mountain Guide are experienc
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Hill Top (Beatrix Potter)
Full of her favourite things, the house looks like Beatrix has just stepped out for a walk. Don't miss the lovely cottage garden.
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Holker Hall
Set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills.
