YHA Honister Hause

Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

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Sleeps up to 26 people
8 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

YHA Honister Hause is a former quarry workers' house, in fantastic mountain location which has quality accommodation with a cosy log burner and pretty views. This property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rambling retreat.

Where you'll sleep

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

Bedrooms

Three rooms that sleep up to 2 people each. They include 1 set of bunk beds.

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

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located off the dining room and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: kettle, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster, wood stove.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 26 people, kitchen utensils, pots and 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 26 people.

Lounge

The lounge area is located within the dining room and seats up to 12 people. There are 2 sofas, 2 tub chairs and 4 comfy stools. There is a wood-burning stove and a large selection of board games, puzzles and books – perfect for winding down after a day of exploring.

Bathrooms

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

Toilets: 4

Showers: 4

An additional WC can be accessed outside the hostel.

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

Outdoors

Outside consists of some small grounds, with direct access to the surrounding countryside.

The grounds are not enclosed. Guests have full access to the grounds. Fires are not permitted.

Outdoor amenities: 6 cycle stands, 4 picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offers

Bed linen
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cooking basics
Dishes and cutlery
Dog-friendly
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Ground floor rooms available
Heating
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Microwave
Mountain view
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster
Wood stove

What you need to know about our whole hostel

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.
WiFi: There is no WiFi or mobile signal at the hostel, there is a payphone and emergency phone.
Dogs: Hire YHA Honister Hause 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, except the pot wash and store room. The hostel manager lives onsite, within the hostel building with separate access routes.

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Overview

Situated a top of the Honister Pass at 1,167ft, YHA Honister Hause provides a great base for those looking to enjoy an all action holiday, with many options for walking, cycling, climbing or paddling right on the doorstep. The hostel is also perfect for a relaxing off-grid gathering so you can disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

This former quarry workers' house is in true mountain country with easy access to England’s highest peaks. Steep valleys stretch down from the mountains to Derwentwater and Buttermere to create a beautiful and distinctive landscape.There’s a 400-year-old working slate mine next door which is home to the world-famous Westmorland Green Slate as well as plenty of other areas for guests to enjoy. The hostel has good public transport links and car access so you can start exploring straight away.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Accommodation at this hostel

Entire place is offered here
Bed in a shared room is not offered here
Private room is not offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Remote hostel with great access to mountains
Off-grid escape
Perfect for walkers, climbers and cyclists

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Accommodation at YHA Honister Hause

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Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Dining room
Games
Licensed bar
Mountain view
Near bus stop
No mobile coverage
No WiFi
Paid parking on premises
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared lounge
Sole use available

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Self-catering: YHA Honister Hause is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: The hostel car park has space for up to six cars. The nearby National Trust car park is free overnight if staying in the hostel, but pay and display during the day for non-National Trust members.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Honister Hause, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome – please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Honister Hause - Access Statement

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Food and drink at YHA Honister Hause

Self-catering at YHA Honister Hause

YHA Honister Hause is self-catering only. Our kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our oven and refrigerator, wood stove plus a microwave, kettle and toaster. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

YHA Honister Hause

Seatoller, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

Map references

OS Map:: 89
OS Grid Ref:: NY226135
Lat/Lng:: 54.511433, -3.197834
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Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9522
Email:: [email protected]

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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.

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