Enjoy your own space in Ambleside
Ever wanted to enjoy the privacy of a whole YHA hostel and have the place to yourself and your loved ones? You can book our Ambleside properties exclusively, just for your group.
Get ready to make some ever-lasting memories and experience a getaway packed with adventure with family and friends. Some of our properties allow you to holiday with your four-legged companion too. Discover our amazing properties to hire in Ambleside, located at the heart of the Lake District National Park. We’re sure you’ll have a holiday to remember.
YHA properties to hire in Ambleside
YHA Coniston Coppermines
Whole hostel
Coniston, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 27 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 4 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 Langdale
Whole hostel
Ambleside, Cumbria
- Sleeps up to 106 guests
- 15 bedrooms, 8 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 Ambleside
There's nowhere quite like Ambleside
Situated in middle of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside is the perfect destination for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts wanting to uncover this magical part of England. Our properties in the area suit the needs of all traveller types.
Ambleside offers a variety of activities and attractions, including mountain treks, lake cruises, cycle hire and watersports, while the quaint towns and villages boasts traditional gift shops, cosy pubs, pretty cafes and delicious restaurants, suitable for all to enjoy.
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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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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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Cycling in Windermere
The best cycling is out of season when there's less traffic. There's an endless variety of cycling routes from quiet lanes to high mountain passes.
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Merz Barn
Discover the recovery, documentation and restoration of Kurt Schwitters’ last Merzbau project; the Elterwater Merz Barn.
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The World of Beatrix Potter
Take a walk through Miss Potter's famous tales, complete with animatronics and walk-through scenes from her stories. Don't forget to exit through the gift shop!
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Walking and Rambling in Ambleside
If you're planning on staying at YHA Ambleside, 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 are
