Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater Hostel, Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria, The Lake District, LA22 9HX
Call Reception on 01539 437245
Friendly hostel accommodation in the Langdale Valley
The Hostel has been welcoming guests since 1939 and can sleep up to 38 people in a variety of private or shared dorm rooms. Guests can also enjoy a range of delicious home-cooked food, from hearty full meals to lighter bites, served throughout the day from breakfast to evening meals or just a coffee and a piece of homemade cake, perfect to refresh after a day on the fells.
The Hostel has been welcoming guests since 1939 and can sleep up to 38 people in a variety of private or shared dorm rooms. Guests can also enjoy a range of delicious home-cooked food, from hearty full meals to lighter bites, served throughout the day from breakfast to evening meals or just a coffee and a piece of homemade cake, perfect to refresh after a day on the fells.
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
38 : 6x2, 1x4, 1x4 ensuite, 3x6Open:
All year (Nov-Feb groups only). Access 7.30am-11.30pm. Reception 7.30-10am & 5-10pm.Price per night:
From £25pp.Check website for special offers.Call for sole use.Booking:
Booking advisable all year round, via website or phone.Directions:
From Ambleside take the A593. After 2 miles, turn right onto the B5343. After a further 2 miles go over cattle grid, then next left. Go through the village over the bridge and turn left and then the hostel is on the right.Public Transport :
Nearest Station Windermere. From Ambleside: Stagecoach-in-Cumbria route 516 toward Dungeon Ghyll.Walks :
Long Distance Walks Ravenber Way C2C Cycle Route Mountain Bike Coast to Coast Cumbria Way Trans Euro Trail
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026 Available August Bank Holiday 2026 Available Easter 2027 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2027Facilities
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News & Offers from Elterwater Hostel
We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel
May 11th 2026
We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel Immediate start available through to the end of September. Love working with people and don’t mind rolling your sleeves up? We’re looking for a friendly, flexible Hostel Assistant to help us during the busy summer season. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting reception, housekeeping, and […]
We’re Hiring: Hostel Assistant needed at Elterwater Independent Hostel
Immediate start available through to the end of September.
Love working with people and don’t mind rolling your sleeves up? We’re looking for a friendly, flexible Hostel Assistant to help us during the busy summer season.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting reception, housekeeping, and food & beverage helping us deliver a warm welcome, high standard, and a brilliant guest experience.
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Reliable and adaptable
• Happy with flexible hours (including weekends & holidays)
• Pride in great service and clean, welcoming spaces
Hospitality experience is helpful but not essential, we value attitude and willingness to learn above all.
Minimum 30 hours
Hourly rate paid at National Living Wage
Accommodation available.
Interested in finding out more email [email protected] enclosing your CV and tell us why you want to join us.

Christmas and New Year at Elterwater Hostel
September 22nd 2025
Elterwater Hostel is a fantastic place to gather the family for Christmas in the heart of the Lake District. With 38 beds across 11 rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen with multi-ovens, you can bring everybody together to cook up Christmas Dinner. Plenty of beautiful walks and cycling routes from the door will give you ample opportunity to work off that extra mince pie too!

Latest Blog about Elterwater Hostel
Countrystride Podcast
April 26th 2025
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