YHA Buttermere - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Cockermouth with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Room (2 Bed Private) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen
Books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₹6,799
₹8,159 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Room (2 Bed Private)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

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Buttermere, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9XA

What's nearby

  • Buttermere Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Honister Slate Mine - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 19 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Derwentwater - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 38 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasdale Head Inn - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Langstrath Country Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Croft House Farm Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage in the Wood - ‬10 min drive

About this property

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

Hostel in a rural location
You can look forward to a garden, a library and laundry facilities at YHA Buttermere - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and books
  • A vending machine and secured bike storage
Room features
All guest rooms at YHA Buttermere - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Buttermere Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere Hostel
YHA Buttermere Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Cockermouth
YHA Buttermere - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Buttermere - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

As of 7 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Buttermere - Hostel on 13 Jul 2025 start from ₹6,799.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Buttermere - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Buttermere - Hostel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Buttermere Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Crummock Water. Honister Slate Mine and Newlands Adventure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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YHA Buttermere - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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