YHA Ennerdale exterior

YHA Ennerdale

Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX
95%

Excellent

(114 reviews)

Mid-week stays
20% off

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This hostel is part of our latest hot deals. Offer subject to availability and cannot be used with any other discount. Valid on mid-week stays at selected hostels between 27th June - 21st July 2022. Use the above promotional code at the checkout. Book via yha.org.uk before midnight 7th July 2022. YHA members and save an extra 5% with our members only code. See full terms and conditions.

Bed in a shared room from £25.00 per night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

Need to know

Check in:
From 17:00 - 22:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries:
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our shared rooms.
Private room from £39.00 per night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

Need to know

Check in:
From 17:00 - 22:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries:
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.
Entire place - Main building from £0.00 per night

  • Main building

    5 bathrooms 5 bedrooms sleeps up to 24 guests

    YHA Ennerdale has a remote location with cosy features including a log burning stove. If you want to get away from it all and catch a true taste of the Lake District, then YHA Ennerdale is the place for you.

    From £0.00 per night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Lock on doors
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Wood stove

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Heating:
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs:
Hire YHA Ennerdale 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.
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.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

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

Kitchen appliances: fridge/freezer, grill, kettle, oven, refrigerator, wood stove.

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

Cooking basics: oil, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, brown sauce.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 16 people. This can be extended with additional tables and chairs if needed.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 12 people. There is a wood burner and central heating to keep you toasty after a day out on the hills.

You can enjoy lovely views out over the valley towards Lingmell Plantation and Pillar.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of five bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 1

Toilets: 3

Showers: 5

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

Outdoors

Outside is a large garden. This rough, rustic space often contains farm animals.

The garden has some fencing but is not enclosed.

Outdoor amenities: benches, cycle store, patio, picnic tables.

Sleeping arrangements

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

Ground floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

First floor

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

Two rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Entire place - Camping barn from £249.00 per night

  • Camping barn

    1 bathrooms 3 bedrooms sleeps up to 13 guests

    If you want a quiet and relaxing rural getaway with no modern distractions, YHA Ennerdale Camping Barn has quality, back to basics accommodation, meaning it's the perfect place for outdoor adventure lovers.

    From £249.00 per night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Grill
  • Hot water
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Heating:
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding:
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs:
Hire YHA Ennerdale Camping Barn and bring up to four of 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.
Checking in:
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Parking:
There is parking for a maximum of three cars is available right outside the camping barn.
Guest access:
Guests have use of the whole property. There is no access to the main hostel garden.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

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

Kitchen appliances: grill, kettle, oven, refrigerator (with freezer compartment).

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

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the cosy dining room seats 6 people comfortably and can go up to 8 people.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of one bathroom.

Toilets: 1

Showers: 1

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

Outdoors

Outside consists of some small grounds. This rough, rustic space is not enclosed.

BBQs and campfires not permitted.

Outdoor amenities: patio.

Sleeping arrangements

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

Ground floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a double bed and a single bed.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 4 single beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 6 single beds.

A cot is available.

Entire place - Main building & camping barn from £0.00 per night

  • Main building & camping barn

    6 bathrooms 8 bedrooms sleeps up to 37 guests

    YHA Ennerdale Main Building and Camping Barn boast a remote location with cosy features including a log burning stove and rustic features. If you want to get away from it all and catch a true taste of the Lake District, then these YHA properties are the place for you.

    From £0.00 per night

Amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Wood stove

Need to know

Check in:
From 16:00
Check out:
Before 10:00
Heating:
There is central heating throughout both properties.
Dogs:
Hire YHA Ennerdale and bring up to four of 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.
Checking in:
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access :
Guests have the use of the whole property. Hostel staff live onsite.
Parking:
There is parking for a maximum of three cars is available right outside the camping barn.

Shared spaces

Main building
Kitchen and dining

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

Kitchen appliances: fridge/freezer, grill, kettle, oven, refrigerator, wood stove.

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

Cooking basics: oil, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, brown sauce.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 16 people. This can be extended with additional tables and chairs if needed.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 12 people. There is a wood burner and central heating to keep you toasty after a day out on the hills.

You can enjoy lovely views out over the valley towards Lingmell Plantation and Pillar.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of five bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 1

Toilets: 3

Showers: 5

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

Outdoors

Outside is a large garden. This rough, rustic space often contains farm animals.

The garden has some fencing but is not enclosed.

Outdoor amenities: benches, cycle store, patio, picnic tables.

Camping barn
Kitchen and dining

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

Kitchen appliances: grill, kettle, oven, refrigerator (with freezer compartment).

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

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the cosy dining room seats 6 people comfortably and can go up to 8 people.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of one bathroom.

Toilets: 1

Showers: 1

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

Outdoors

Outside consists of some small grounds. This rough, rustic space is not enclosed.

BBQs and campfires not permitted.

Outdoor amenities: patio.

Sleeping arrangements

Main building

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

Ground floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

First floor

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

Two rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Camping barn

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

Ground floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a double bed and a single bed.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 4 single beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 6 single beds.

A cot is available.

Camping barn

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

Ground floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a double bed and a single bed.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 4 single beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 6 single beds.

A cot is available.

Overview

If you want to get away from it all and catch a true taste of the Lake District, then YHA Ennerdale really is the hostel for you. Situated in a remote wooded valley and surrounded by fells, ridges and famous peaks, these converted forestry cottages make for a cosy rural retreat.

Perfect for outdoor activity breaks, the hostel is surrounded by great terrain for walking and cycling holidays, scaling ridges and scrambling. For the eco-conscious, YHA Ennerdale has an off-grid, hydro-electric power supply and even generates its own drinking water!

Why guests love YHA Ennerdale

  • Free parking on premises
  • Garden/grounds
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Remote and sheltered Lakeland location
  • Ideal for activity breaks
  • Environmentally friendly
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Accommodation at YHA Ennerdale

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

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Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

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Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Hire the camping barn

Take the entire camping barn for you and your group with YHA Exclusive Hire.

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Hire the whole place

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

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Food and drink at YHA Ennerdale

YHA Ennerdale dining area

Eat with us

YHA Ennerdale is serving a range of tasty food options for you to enjoy during your visit. Fuel your adventures with a YHA classic breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast option and a delicious evening menu.

YHA Breakfast

Breakfast menu at YHA Ennerdale

Start your day off right with our delicious classic YHA breakfast including a hearty cooked breakfast and continental options. For a lighter start, you can buy the continental breakfast separately. Under 10s eat free with our special offer – see menu for details. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

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YHA Evening menu

Evening menu at YHA Ennerdale

Take your pick from today’s selection of hearty classics and delicious desserts. Under 10s eat free with our special offer – see menu for details. Vegan and vegetarian options available.

Things to do around YHA Ennerdale

Osprey

Osprey View Point

Spectacular view of the ospreys flying to and from their nest and, most amazing of all, catching fish from Bassenthwaite Lake.

Worsworth House

Wordsworth House

Step back in time. The house and garden have been taken back to the 1770s, right down to the last knife and fork.

cycling

Cycling in Ennerdale

Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.

Whitehaven bench

Whitehaven

Lovely, heritage Georgian town - the starting point on the C2C route. Don't miss the Beacon visitors centre and The Rum Story.

Wild Ennerdale Valley project

Wild Ennerdale Valley project

Visit this secluded valley to experience a sense of wildness, increasingly rare in this busy urban world we live in. Visit the website  

Mountain bikers cycling over hill to sunset

Mountain biking in Ennerdale

Situated alongside moderately graded forest roads, the hostel also has easy access to the lanes and B roads of West Cumbria.

St Bees beach from St Bees Head

St Bees Head

Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk along the cliff top path, and look across to the Isle of Man on a clear day. Visit the RSPB website (grid reference is St Bees Head car park, and not as

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access
  • Breakfast
  • Café
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Licensed bar
  • Mountain view
  • No mobile coverage
  • No WiFi
  • Outdoor seating
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge

Hostel need to know

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.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: The hostel has a small car park with space for three cars. Parking is not permitted on the forest road outside the hostel.

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

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YHA Ennerdale

Cat Crag, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX
Map references

OS Map: 89

OS Grid Ref: NY 14211 14088

Lat/Lng: 54.514804, -3.326677

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Contact information

Phone: +44 345 371 9116

Email: [email protected]g.uk

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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.

Find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel through YHA volunteering.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Discover a rural retreat in the Wild Ennerdale Valley where Galloway cattle roam freely and the river has been allowed to find its own course. Don’t miss the panoramic view from the dining room over to Pillar rock and the Ennerdale forest. It's the perfect location for activity breaks in the Lake District - from walking and hiking holidays to cycling breaks.

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020 Walkers and Cyclists Welcome

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