YHA Ravenstor

Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SS
91%

Excellent

(205 reviews)

YHA Ravenstor exterior
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What our private room offer

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our private room

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.

Hire:

YHA Ravenstor lounge
  • Sleeps up to 67 guests
  • 15 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms

A striking National Trust country house set in 60 acres of its own grounds, YHA Ravenstor offers quality accommodation with original features including a grand wooden staircase and log burner. This property is perfect for some fresh country air in the great outdoors.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of 15 bedrooms.

First floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds.

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

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

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

Second floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a single bed.

One room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes 2 single beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

One room that sleeps up to 7 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds and 3 single beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

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

Kitchen appliances: grill, iron and board, kettle, microwave, mini fridge, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 67 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

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

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 50 people around tables of 2 and 4 people. The separate classroom can be used as additional dining space, with seating for up to 30 people.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 14 people. There are 2 comfy sofas, 10 chairs and a wall-mounted flat screen TV. You can relax by the open fire after a day of exploring.

There is a separate games room on the basement floor.

Bathrooms

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

En-suite bathrooms: 1

Toilets: 9

Showers: 7

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

Outdoors

Outside is a large garden.

The garden is not enclosed.

Guests have full access to the garden.

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

What our whole hostel offer

  • Ambulant accessible
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cooking basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Stove
  • Toaster

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.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs
Hire YHA Ravenstor 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
Guest have the use of the whole property, except the bar.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

Overview

Set within 60 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the Peak District, YHA Ravenstor sits high above the River Wye between Bakewell and Buxton. Perfect for a cheap family holiday, this country retreat offers great opportunities for exploring the majesty of the great outdoors, with plenty of walking routes – including the Monsal Trail – easily accessible from the hostel.

With a cosy lounge, a spacious dining room and plenty of other excellent facilities, this National Trust country house is ideal for visits to the Derbyshire Dales.

Why guests love YHA Ravenstor

  • Free parking on premises
  • WiFi
  • Cycle store
  • Extensive, private grounds
  • Great Peak District location
  • Perfect for walking holidays
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Accommodation at YHA Ravenstor

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 whole place

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

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

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Food and drink at YHA Ravenstor

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Ravenstor

Enjoy all you can eat for breakfast including sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Cooked full English breakfast

Things to do around YHA Ravenstor

  • Poole's Cavern

    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 l

  • 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

  • Blue John mine

    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,

  • Theme park

    Alton Towers

    There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying!) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones.

  • Chatsworth House

    Chatsworth House

    The stately home and 1000 acre park of the Duke of Devonshire.

  • Haddon Hall

    Haddon Hall

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

  • climbing

    Climbing in Ravenstor

    Nearby Cheedale has a concentration of climbs unmatched anywhere else. Ravenstor Crag is the most ferocious crag in the whole of the Peak.

  • Bakewell

    Bakewell

    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.

  • 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

  • Cycling in Ravenstor

    Cycling in Ravenstor

    There are many popular cycling routes near Ravenstor. The country's longest unbroken climb is near by in Castleton and there are many quiet country roads to explore in all directions.  

  • Flying

    Derbyshire Flying Centre

    Fly as free as a bird with paragliders and hang-gliders at Derbyshire Flying Centre in Tideswell.       Visit the website

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Contactless payments
  • Corridor zoning
  • Cycle store
  • Defibrillator
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Licensed bar
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near bus stop
  • Outdoor games kit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Restaurant
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Unlimited breakfast
  • Vending machines
  • Water refill station
  • WiFi

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.

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 whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

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

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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YHA Ravenstor

Millers Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SS

Map references

OS Map:
119
OS Grid Ref:
SK152732
Lat/Lng:
53.256286, -1.772844
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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. 

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