Hostel in Ambleside, Cumbria (inc. Lake District) (8708 Views)
Ambleside Backpackers
Sleeps Over 50 People - Property Code 976
(72 beds in a large traditional Lakeland cottage.)
England North West
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside Backpackers offers comfortable accommodation few reasonable prices. Ideally situated, 5 minutes from the bus, you will have mountain & valley walks from the doorstep.
Facilities
Hostel Description
Local Attractions
Ambleside is an attractive small town of about 2500 people situated in the centre of the Lake District National Park, about 1 mile from the head of Lake Windermere. It is at the hub of the area's road system and all parts of the National Park are within 1 hour's drive. Many fine mountain and valley walks, both easy and strenuous, start from the town.
At Waterhead, 5 minutes walk from the hostel, you can enjoy all the facilities of Lake Windermere - boat hire, boat launching, lake cruising, fishing, nature watching.
Ambleside's tourist facilities are highly developed. It has a vast choice of restaurants, cafés and pubs. It offers high quality shopping, particularly for art, gifts and outdoor wear. There is a first class cinema. In the summer and autumn, there are traditional events, sports, theatrical and live music productions.
Pricing Guide
Please contact advertiser to confirm prices
Nightly Price: £15.00
Rates from £15.00 per person per night, 3 nights £40.50, 6 nights £80.00.
Rates from £15.00 per person per night, 3 nights £40.50, 6 nights £80.00
Large group bookings, or entire hostel bookings, are welcome. Please phone or email for special rates
LONGER STAY? Just ask!
Booking is recommended especially during summer months.
Contact and Booking Information

Telephone: 015394 32340
Website: www.englishlakesbackpackers.co.uk
Fax: 015394 32340
Location: Ambleside, Cumbria (inc. Lake District)
LA22 0DJ
Please mention YouStayUK.com when contacting this business
Directions
View Map & Route Planner
AMBLESIDE BACKPACKERS IS:
5 minutes walk from Ambleside's bus terminal
AMBLESIDE IS:
in the county of Cumbria, in the centre of the Lake District National Park, served by National Express Coach from London and major towns/cities
4 hours by train to Windermere from London Euston (change at Oxenholme for Windermere, then bus 555 to Ambleside)
2½ hours by road from Glasgow/Edinburgh
2 hours by road from Manchester, also train connection to Windermere from Manchester Airport
20 miles by road from M6 Motorway (junction 36)
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Sleeps Over 50 People - Property Code 976
(72 beds in a large traditional Lakeland cottage.)
England North West
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside Backpackers offers comfortable accommodation few reasonable prices. Ideally situated, 5 minutes from the bus, you will have mountain & valley walks from the doorstep.
Facilities
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Hostel Description
AMBLESIDE BACKPACKERS offers the best backpacker facilities in the area:
* Reasonable charges with longer stay reduction
* Ideally situated, 5 minutes from bus
* 72 beds in a large traditional Lakeland cottage
* Newly refurbished, clean, comfortable and warm
* Manager on site, no lock out, no curfew
* Mountain & valley walks from the doorstep
* Internet access
Large comfortable lounge/common room with fire and satellite TV, video, internet connection.
Spacious dining room with free tea/coffee.
Superbly equipped modern commercial kitchen, with hobs, microwaves, oven and freezer, refrigeration and storage.
Sleeping accommodation is in single sex dormitories or private rooms, all with wash basins. There are male and female shower rooms, also secure lockers and clothes wash/drying facilities. Bedding provided, but bring your own towels.
Ambleside has a bustling town centre but within minutes you can find quiet beauty spots, waterfalls, parks and the lake shore. There are guided walks and town trails, tennis courts and mini-golf.
* Reasonable charges with longer stay reduction
* Ideally situated, 5 minutes from bus
* 72 beds in a large traditional Lakeland cottage
* Newly refurbished, clean, comfortable and warm
* Manager on site, no lock out, no curfew
* Mountain & valley walks from the doorstep
* Internet access
Large comfortable lounge/common room with fire and satellite TV, video, internet connection.
Spacious dining room with free tea/coffee.
Superbly equipped modern commercial kitchen, with hobs, microwaves, oven and freezer, refrigeration and storage.
Sleeping accommodation is in single sex dormitories or private rooms, all with wash basins. There are male and female shower rooms, also secure lockers and clothes wash/drying facilities. Bedding provided, but bring your own towels.
Ambleside has a bustling town centre but within minutes you can find quiet beauty spots, waterfalls, parks and the lake shore. There are guided walks and town trails, tennis courts and mini-golf.
Local Attractions
Ambleside is an attractive small town of about 2500 people situated in the centre of the Lake District National Park, about 1 mile from the head of Lake Windermere. It is at the hub of the area's road system and all parts of the National Park are within 1 hour's drive. Many fine mountain and valley walks, both easy and strenuous, start from the town.
At Waterhead, 5 minutes walk from the hostel, you can enjoy all the facilities of Lake Windermere - boat hire, boat launching, lake cruising, fishing, nature watching.
Ambleside's tourist facilities are highly developed. It has a vast choice of restaurants, cafés and pubs. It offers high quality shopping, particularly for art, gifts and outdoor wear. There is a first class cinema. In the summer and autumn, there are traditional events, sports, theatrical and live music productions.
Pricing Guide
Please contact advertiser to confirm prices
Nightly Price: £15.00
Rates from £15.00 per person per night, 3 nights £40.50, 6 nights £80.00.
Rates from £15.00 per person per night, 3 nights £40.50, 6 nights £80.00
Large group bookings, or entire hostel bookings, are welcome. Please phone or email for special rates
LONGER STAY? Just ask!
Booking is recommended especially during summer months.
Contact and Booking Information

Telephone: 015394 32340
Website: www.englishlakesbackpackers.co.uk
Fax: 015394 32340
Location: Ambleside, Cumbria (inc. Lake District)
LA22 0DJ
Please mention YouStayUK.com when contacting this business
Directions
View Map & Route Planner
AMBLESIDE BACKPACKERS IS:
5 minutes walk from Ambleside's bus terminal
AMBLESIDE IS:
in the county of Cumbria, in the centre of the Lake District National Park, served by National Express Coach from London and major towns/cities
4 hours by train to Windermere from London Euston (change at Oxenholme for Windermere, then bus 555 to Ambleside)
2½ hours by road from Glasgow/Edinburgh
2 hours by road from Manchester, also train connection to Windermere from Manchester Airport
20 miles by road from M6 Motorway (junction 36)
Availability
Please contact the owner regarding availability.
Member Recommendations
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This Town - 13
Things to do - 16
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