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YHA Buttermere - Hostel

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

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Front of property
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen
Interior
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £60
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

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Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared kitchen

Room (2 Bed Private)

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Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

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Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 - 0.5 miles
  • Honister Slate Mine - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Theatre By The Lake - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 19 min drive - 12.5 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
  • ‪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), books and secured bike storage
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
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

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.

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 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Buttermere - Hostel on 6 Jul 2025 start from £60.0, including 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

Reviews

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay at another friendly hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely yha , spectacular location , clean tidy lovely old building , highly reccomend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Buttermere is a great hostel, Clean, well maintained, perfectly positioned All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Lovely friendly staff a bit of a walk from other facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Disappointed to discover on arrival that the evening meal and breakfast were not available for purchase as i hadn’t been informed by Expedia that the main kitchen was being refurbished.. Other than that, I had a lovely stay, fabulous hostel in beautiful surroundings with welcoming helpful staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Accomodation was very decent and just as expected. Friendly staff and just about everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Breakfast was a little slow waiting on just about everything and the food and drinks could do with labelling but I wouldn't knock it on one experience. It could be fine every other day. The location is great and you get what you pay for so no complaints and a happy customer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Excellent value for money, lovely staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Wifi 非常差，只有G/F 才有。環境優美，離湖車程只要5分鐘。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10

There no Wi-Fi, no mobile phone service, and no shower jel and shampoo and dinner also only frozen vegetables, brake fast is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

Great service, friendly and welcoming. Quick check in. Room was nice and clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

A great hostel, unbeatable location. Very helpful staff and while we self catered the food looked excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Fabulous staff couldn’t have asked for more they were courteous helpful informative friendly and professional a real asset. Great facilities which were clean and well looked after. Very comfortable and welcoming lounge on our floor clean and spacious room. Warm and friendly dining area good food well presented and maintained and well organised the hostel is perfectly placed for views lakes hills and village has good cafes and pubs. Exceeded my expectations hope to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10

Beautiful location along Buttermere Lake. The drive from Cockermouth was exceptional beautiful views of lakes and mountains. It felt as is time slowed as I drove along meandering, avoiding the sheep grazing along the road. This is a place I will visit again. The hostel itself is perched on a hill overlooking the lake. Like any hostel the sleeping dorms are functional and adequate. However the staff and the broad wealth of people you meet there make the holiday complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018