Elterwater is one of the Lake District’s gems, A cluster of houses, an Independent Hostel and a pub in the Langdale Valley. The hostel provides a warm welcome for individuals and groups.

Elterwater is one of the Lake District’s true gems: a cluster of houses, an Independent Hostel and a pub lying in the Langdale Valley, just half a mile from Elterwater lake . As well as its quaintness, the village is ideally placed for exploring some of the Central Lakes’ most appealing fells. From here, you can head off to Stickle Tarn and the wonderful Langdale Pikes with views over the Langdale Valley.

Hire this large Lake District Cottage, providing perfect group accommodation in one of the Lake District’s true gems.

Elterwater Hostel (the old  YHA Elterwater) has availability for groups to book sole use this January and February.   This large Lake District Cottage has seld catering facilities,  38 beds, a communal dining area, drying room, free WiFi and adequate parking for coaches and cars in the village.  Catering can also be provided making Elterwater Hostel perfect for all groups.

Whether you’re a school trip, a team building/training holiday, friends and family reunion, or even celebrating a wedding, we aim to provide you with the best service possible. We even offer a risk assessed “bat walk” with bat detector, to extend the fun into the evening!

Elterwater is one of the Lake District’s true gems: a cluster of houses, an Independent Hostel and a pub lying in the Langdale Valley, just half a mile from Elterwater lake . As well as its quaintness, the village is ideally placed for exploring some of the Central Lakes’ most appealing fells. From here, you can head off to Stickle Tarn and the wonderful Langdale Pikes with views over the Langdale Valley.

Read more to find out why you should always book direct at an Independent Hostel

Elterwater Hostel explains why it is always best to book direct in their most recent blog.  The blog is a great read and explains all the reasons why you should avoid booking.com, hostelworld and the other large booking sites, when arranging your accommodation.

Read Book Direct Blog here.

This iconic Lake District Hostel provides a warm welcome in the Langdales in the great tradition of the old YHA.  Now an Independent Hostel, run by a friendly team with some excellent cooks, it is easy to spot in it’s Independent Hostel signage.  On the it’s blog  Elterwater Hostel makes the very useful point that if you need to compare accommodation and still want to book direct you can do this on the Independent Hostels website where  “booking buttons link direct to the hostels’ own booking systems”

For many people the Lakes is about lakes and mountains, but has so much more. It has World Heritage statuses  bestowed for its cultural and industrial heritage.  Book a stay at Elterwater Hostel now and take time to wander around, admiring the lakes and mountains, and look out for some amazing man-made objects too.