YHA Eyam

Eyam, Derbyshire, S32 5QP

90%

Excellent rating

(168 reviews)

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What our private rooms offer

Bed linen
Central heating
Cot available
En-suite rooms available
Hot water
Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our private rooms

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 from the hostel.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.

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Sleeps up to 48 people
10 bedrooms
6 bathrooms

Situated on a cliff-top, YHA Eyam main building offers quality and affordable accommodation in the Peak District. This property acts as a perfect base for those looking to discover the beautiful surroundings with family and friends.

Where you'll sleep

Main building

Across the entire building there is a total of 10 bedrooms.

First floor

Two rooms that sleep up to 2 people each. They include a set of bunk beds.

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

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

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

One room that sleeps up to 10 people. It includes 5 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

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: kettle, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster.

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

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

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 30 people. Additional dining space is available for up to 25 people including a small kitchenette set up with a fridge, kettle and toaster.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 15 people. There are comfy sofas and a TV, as well as beautiful views of woodland and wildlife.

There is a separate games room, with books and board games.

Bathrooms

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

En-suite bathrooms: 1

Toilets: 6

Showers: 5

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

Outdoors

Outside consists of some garden and grounds.

Outdoor amenities: benches, cycle store, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our main building offer

Ambulant accessible
Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Highchair
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Kitchenette
Lock on doors
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster

What you need to know about our main building

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Eyam 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 of the main building. Hostel staff live on-site.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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Overview

YHA Eyam is a Victorian folly resembling a tiny turreted castle, perched on the hillside above the historic village of Eyam. The house was built in 1887 – the Golden Jubilee year of Queen Victoria – and it became a youth hostel in 1972 after several changes in ownership.

The hostel is well-used by school groups, walking groups, families and individuals who come to enjoy the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and discover more about the tragic story of the villagers of Eyam who sacrificed themselves to the Plague in the 17th century.

Why guests love YHA Eyam

WiFi
Meeting room(s)
Free parking on premises

Unique hostel building
Historic Plague village
Perfect for exploring the Peak District

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Accommodation at YHA Eyam

Private rooms

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Private en-suite rooms

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Hire the whole hostel

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

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Things to do around YHA Eyam

Haddon Hall in Eyam

This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District. Visit the website

Walking and rambling in Eyam

If you're planning on staying at YHA Eyam, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at...

Haddon Hall

This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District.

Climbing in Eyam

Eyam is a stone's throw from the famous Peak District climbing areas of Stanage, Froggatt, Curbar and Stoney Middleton.

Carsington Water, with sail boats and other boats on shore

Carsington Water (Reservoir)

Visit Britain’s newest reservoir and explore the trails through spectacular scenery. It offers a lovely day out for all the family with a children's play area, visitor centre, watersport centre and an...

Cycling in Eyam

YHA Eyam is an ideal location for enjoying one of the many circular cycling routes around the lovely Peak District. Find easygoing routes for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Take the whole...

Blue John Cavern

The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune, meaning '...

Instructing a youngster how to drystone wall

National Stone Centre

A dramatic site crammed with ancient tropical reefs, rocks and minerals, centuries of industrial history and abundant wildlife. Visit the Stone Centre website

Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park

One of the best show caves around, don't miss this spectacular cavern. Take a journey below ground and discover vast limestone caverns with crystal stalactites and stalagmites. There are lit-up caves...

Chatsworth House

Less than an hour drive away from each of our hostels in the Peak District, Chatsworth House is a stately home which belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is open to the public to explore...

Mountain biking in Eyam

Ideally located on the edge of the White Peak (limestone) and Dark Peak (grit-stone), there's lots of different mountain biking terrains to discover.

Bakewell

7 miles Take a trip to Bakewell and discover this charming Derbyshire Dales town. You'll find great shopping, plenty of spaces to relax and the famous Bakewell Pudding confection. Visit the website

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
24-hour reception
Ambulant accessible
Classroom(s)
Coach parking nearby
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Defibrillator
Dining room
Free parking on premises
Full mobile coverage
Games
Group meals
Highchair
Kitchenette
Meeting room(s)
Minibus parking on premises
Near bus stop
Near train station
Outdoor seating
Shared drying room
Shared lounge
Shared TV
Sole use available
Water refill station
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

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 main building through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle and toaster. The commerical kitchen is also available when hiring the main building through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Parking: Parking is available in a car park at the bottom of our driveway. You are welcome to proceed up the drive-in order to unload your luggage and then return your vehicle to the carpark afterwards.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Eyam, except when hiring the main building through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

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YHA Eyam

Hawkhill Road, Hope Valley, Eyam, Derbyshire, S32 5QP

Map references

OS Map:: 119
OS Grid Ref:: SK219769
Lat/Lng:: 53.289222, -1.672672
what3words: revisits.angle.walled

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9738
Email:: [email protected]

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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.

History

Over a hundred years ago, in the Golden Jubilee year of Queen Victoria’s reign, Beech Hurst was built as a Victorian folly. Massive iron gates were constructed to guard the entrance to the rough holly-lined drive. The house with its imposing tower was built into the steep hillside and surrounded by beech trees which helped to prevent the shale from shifting and provided some degree of protection from the elements.

The first owner was William Nixon (Old Nick as he was often called), a magistrate at Bakewell Assizes whose fines were so heavy he had a bell installed in the tower to summon his protectors should any of his former 'clients' come to visit.

After 50 years the house was found to be ivy-clad and in need of repairs – the bell lay silent, bats filled the tower and the grounds were unkempt. The house was owned by a Captain Bird and then by Frank Robinson – the owner of the Glebe Mine – who installed mains water. The next owners, the Hickmans, installed heating and restored the gardens to their former glory. The house was bought by YHA in the early 1970s and the hostel opened in 1972.