Hire the whole hostel
Enjoy your own space in Cumbria
Discover our YHA Exclusive Hire options across the most north-westerly county of Cumbria.
Ever wanted to enjoy the privacy of a whole YHA hostel and have the place completely to yourself and your fellow guests? Now you can book the property exclusively, just for your group. Get ready to make some memories that will last a lifetime and experience a trip packed with adventure with family and friends. Some of our properties allow you to holiday with your four-legged companion too. Have a closer look and take your pick.
Map of YHA Exclusive Hire locations in Cumbria
YHA properties to hire in Cumbria
YHA Alston
Alston, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 28 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Assistance dogs only
YHA Black Sail
Cleator, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 16 guests
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Buttermere
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 60 guests
- 14 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Coniston Coppermines
Coniston, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 27 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Ennerdale
Cleator, Cumbria
Camping barn
- Sleeps up to 13 guests
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Dogs welcome
YHA Ennerdale
Cleator, Cumbria
Main building
- Sleeps up to 20 guests
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Eskdale
Boot, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 35 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawkshead
Ambleside, Cumbria
Courtyard
- Sleeps up to 30 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawkshead
Ambleside, Cumbria
Main building
- Sleeps up to 72 guests
- 12 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Hawse End Bunkhouse
Keswick, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 24 guests
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Helvellyn
Penrith, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 64 guests
- 17 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Honister Hause
Keswick, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 26 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Langdale
Ambleside, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 106 guests
- 15 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse
Keswick, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 20 guests
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Assistance dogs only
YHA Wasdale Hall
Seascale, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 42 guests
- 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
YHA Windermere
Windermere, Cumbria
Whole hostel
- Sleeps up to 50 guests
- 16 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
- Dogs welcome
Why guests love YHA Exclusive Hire
Things to do in Cumbria
Be inspired by the magical landscapes of England's largest National Park
Home to England's largest mountain and its deepest lake, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination for families and activity seekers looking to explore. We have a vast range of hostels to suit the needs of all traveller types.
Get ready to indulge your senses with wild swimming, boating, exploring, rambling and more combined with visits to cute little towns which offer lovely gift shops, great fish and chips and places to potter around and while away the hours.
Aira Force Waterfall and Gowbarrow Park
Probably the most famous of the waterfalls in the Lake District, Aira Force provides a glimpse of impressive mountain scenery. There are lots of woodland trails to discover and this 65ft waterfall...
Appleby
Appleby-in-Westmorland ia an attractive, historic, market town, famous for its horse fair that attracts a huge gypsy gathering each year. While here visit the Appleby Castle. Tours of the castle are...
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
From the leaf-shaped door handles to the carved wooden panelling, Blackwell is an important icon of Arts & Crafts architecture. Visit Blackwell's website
Brougham Castle
With panoramic views over the Eden valley, the 13th century castle has a maze of passages and spiral stairways to explore. The grounds also make it an ideal picnic spot. Visit the English Heritage...
Cathedral Quarry
A network of quarries above Little Langdale - best known for the main chamber, which is 40ft in height and lit by two windows. Visit the Visit Cumbria website Walkers, see the National Trust Hodge...
Climbing in Coniston
Close by there is skilled scrambling on the famous Pudding Stone - on this large boulder alone there are 30 different challenging routes. Not much further away there are classic climbing and...
Climbing in Keswick
For an accessible road-side route try Little Chamonix for an entry level climb. If you want something a bit more meaty there's the Troutdale Pinnacle and Troutdale Super Direct on Black Crag in...
Climbing in Langdale
Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll are just a few of the numerous rock climbing spots which line the Langdale valley floor, providing some of the most spectacular rock routes in the UK - come and...
Coniston Boating Centre
To see Coniston Water and the stunning fells hire a motor boat, canoe, rowing boat or sailing boat and explore. Take a break at the Bluebird Café right on the edge of Coniston Water. Visit the website
Coniston Cruises
Enjoy a beautiful boat cruise on Coniston Water, staying on the boat for the full cruise or getting off at a jetty to explore. Or just use the service as a ferry to get between where the different...
Cross Bay Walks
The walks cross several estuary channels, some some fast running, so it's best to use a guide across the dangerous sands.
Cycling in Alston
The hostel is a popular stop off for the Sea to Sea bike ride. The secure bike shed and drying room offer all the facilities a cyclist needs. However we do not have bikes to rent out.
Cycling in Coniston Holly How
The circular route around Coniston Water is perfect for easy, relaxing rides. Take on the high altitude buzz of Hardknott and Wrynose passes from the hostel. The Fred Whitton Challenge around lakes...
Cycling in Eskdale
The fantastic Hardknott Pass circuit takes you over one of the highest and hardest cycle passes in Britain, then cycle down the Duddon Valley and return to the hostel via Birker Moor.
Cycling in Keswick
From YHA Keswick there is a cycle route to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for a gentle ride following the River Greta along an old railway track to tackling the famous 112 mile Fred Whitton...
Go Ape Grizedale Forest
Go Ape Adventures at Grizedale Forest is the ultimate outdoor activity for adventurous families and adults. Take part in the Treetop Challenge, Zip Trekking Adventure or Treetop Adventure Plus. There...
Highpoint Mountain Guides
Navigation, rock climbing and mountaineering courses for skills training, guided activities or just having some group fun. Instructors and mountain guides used by Highpoint Mountain Guide are...
Holker Hall
Set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills.
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve & Morecambe Bay RSPB reserve
Two nationally important wetland reserves. Free entry for YHA guests arriving at RSPB by bike or rail.
Levens Hall
One of the finest stately homes in south Cumbria. Don't miss the fantastic gardens with the famous topiary.
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