Elterwater Hostel
Elterwater Hostel, Elterwater, Ambleside LA22 9HX
Call Nick Owen on 01539 437245
Friendly hostel accommodation in the Langdale Valley
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 Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk Mountain Bike Coast to Coast Cumbria Way Trans Euro Trail
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026Facilities
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Stay, Swim, and Explore from Elterwater Hostel
July 8th 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Elterwater Hostel is the perfect base for anyone keen to explore the area’s stunning wild swimming spots. Just two minutes from our door, the crystal-clear waters of Great Langdale Beck offer a refreshing dip after a day on the fells. For those wanting to venture further, Stickle Tarn and Blea Tarn provide dramatic mountain backdrops for an unforgettable swim, while the gentle shores of Grasmere and Rydal Water promise scenic, more leisurely bathing.
After an early sunrise swim, there’s nothing better than returning to the hostel for a hearty cooked breakfast to set you up for the day. We’ve also thought of the practicalities – our large sink and drying room are perfect for rinsing and drying swim kit, helping to protect our beautiful lakes and rivers.
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just curious to try a wild dip, our friendly team is always on hand with local tips and secret spots to share.
Come and make Elterwater Hostel your home-from-home as you dive into the magic of wild swimming in the Lakes!

Sustainable travel is rewarded at Elterwater
May 28th 2025
A committed ECO hostel, Elterwater offers a ‘No Car Discount’. As part of their commitment to ‘Going Green,’ they offer a 5% discount for individual guests arriving to the area by public transport, on foot or by bike. The offer is only available to guests booking direct via their website or telephone and evidence will be required on arrival. Please use Promo Code NOCAR5.

Latest Blog about Elterwater Hostel
Countrystride Podcast
April 26th 2025
Learn about the highs and lows of running a hostel, about the satisfaction that comes from facilitating new friendships, and about why hostels are so good for today’s society.
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