Title: YHA Buttermere - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # YHA Buttermere - Hostel Hostel in Cockermouth with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/5cc80cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/1e947e44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/73800d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/faeb0ce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/bc352a70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA Buttermere - Hostel offers free WiFi and easy laundry facilities in a peaceful rural setting. Enjoy the garden for a natural escape, the library for books, and the bar for sharing stories with fellow travelers. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 14 - Nov 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 15 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=11518402&PinnedHotelID=11518402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/2d2c7d6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating - 36 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/2d2c7d6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating - 36 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/bc352a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (2 Bed Private) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating - 36 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/e79c87d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (4 Bed Private) ### Highlights Heating - 36 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/2d2c7d6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (6 Bed Private) ### Highlights Heating - 36 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518402/f92839f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (8 Bed Private) ### Highlights Heating - Sleeps 8 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCockermouth-Hotels-YHA-Buttermere-Hostel.h11518402.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCockermouth-Hotels-YHA-Buttermere-Hostel.h11518402.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.54046%2C-3.27209&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NR6v9cPyjJzs47M3Y5hvNdGTNqY=) Buttermere, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9XA #### What's nearby - Buttermere Lake - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Honister Slate Mine - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles - Theatre By The Lake - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles - Lodore Falls - 19 min drive - 14.4 miles - Derwentwater - 20 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Aspatria Station - 38 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 139 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wasdale Head Inn - ‬57 min drive - ‪Skye Farm Tea Room - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪YHA Borrowdale - ‬9 min drive - ‪Royal Oak - ‬8 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), secured bike storage and books - A vending machine and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at YHA Buttermere - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=527764&PinnedHotelID=527764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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