Thorney How
Former Youth Hostel in Grasmere , the Lake District
Book DirectThorney How, Thorney How, Off Helm Close & Easedale Rd, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QW
Call Taylor Nuttall on 01539 435597
Overview
Thorney How offers clean and comfortable guest accommodation in Grasmere, the heart of the Lake District. Family-run and welcoming it provides en suite, simple bed & breakfast and standard self-catering accommodation for individuals, families and groups. With a backdrop of magnificent fells, adjacent to the Coast to Coast path, local village and lake, the tranquil location provides the perfect base to explore the Lake District. The Main House, 26 beds in a gentleman's farmhouse, is charming with well proportioned rooms and fabulous views. There are 7 en suite rooms ranging from doubles to family 6-person rooms. Grasmere bunkhouse is ideal for groups of up to 16 with 4 bunk rooms each with shower facilities. All larger groups are automatically offered breakfasts and at least one evening meal. Parking, cycle store, drying room, licensed bar, restaurant and spacious grounds complete the experience. Free films Saturdays. No pets.This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
42: Main House 26, 2xdbl, 1xtwin, 2x4, 2x6. Bunkhouse 16Open:
All year. Closed 10.30am to 3.30pm. Check in 3.30-10.30pm.Price per night:
Dble en suite B&B from £82. Family en-suite B&B from £100. 4 person budget rooms from £80. Larger catered groups please enquire.Booking:
Online booking recommended, Or by phone or email. First night's accommodation non-refundable payment required to secure.Directions:
Grid ref: 332084. Half a mile NW of Grasmere village.Public Transport:
National Express coaches stop in Grasmere. Local bus 555 to / from Windermere & Keswick. Train station at Windermere.Walks:
Long Distance Walks
This accommodation is near mountains, is in a National Park, is available to individuals, gives a Best Price Guarantee, is a Green Business Award Winner and has a pub within walking distance. It is on the IHUK signage page, the Cumbria Way, the present or past youth hostel page and the Coast to Coast Walk.
It has availability at May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and Whitsun Half Term, August Bank Holiday, Autumn Half Term, Christmas and February Half Term.
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Latest Blog about Thorney How
Electric Bike Network & Thorney How Hostel
March 18th 2015
There are Electric Bike Networks in nine beautiful areas across the UK, mostly national parks. We came across the Lake District Network on a holiday in Grasmere, Cumbria.
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News & Offers from Thorney How
Can you picture yourself on holiday in an historic house in the Lake District?
April 3rd 2020
Book now to claim a 15% discount on any booking between 3rd Jan and 30th June 2021 at Thorney How in Grasmere, the heart of The Lakes.
Grasmere Bunkhouse is part of the hostel, guest house, bar and restaurant offering at Thorney How, an historic gentleman’s residence.
Thorney How offers B&B and Bunkhouse accommodation in the Lake District. Previously a YHA hostel, established in 1932, it was one of the first Youth Hostels in the Lake District. It is now a family owned and run Independent Hostel, awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain.
The Lake District is a Unesco World Heritage site. Its beauty is the result of thousands of years of industry and agricultural working on the spectacular natural landscape of mountains, valleys, lakes and woodland. It is a cultural landscape of international significance. The beauty of the Lake District inspired artists and writers of the Picturesque and Romantic movements and generated ideas about landscape that have had global influence.
Thorney How provides comfortable accommodation to families and outdoor enthusiasts in the Lakes.
May 16th 2019
Grasmere Bunkhouse is part of the hostel, guest house, bar and restaurant offering at Thorney How, an historic gentleman’s residence.
Thorney How offers B&B and Bunkhouse accommodation in the Lake District. Previously a YHA hostel, established in 1932, it was one of the first Youth Hostels in the Lake District. It is now a family owned and run Independent Hostel, awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain.
The Lake District is a Unesco World Heritage site. Its beauty is the result of thousands of years of industry and agricultural working on the spectacular natural landscape of mountains, valleys, lakes and woodland. It is a cultural landscape of international significance. The beauty of the Lake District inspired artists and writers of the Picturesque and Romantic movements and generated ideas about landscape that have had global influence.
Exciting new things are happening at Thorney How!
February 7th 2019
Thorney How in Grasmere has now introduced ‘Film Nights’ and Friday night ‘Pizza Nights’ for its guests. After a hard day’s walking or cycling you can now relax with a pint and a pizza or a merlot and a movie!
Proud of its green credentials and its Gold green tourism award, Thorney How have recently also acquired a new grass cutter. As you would expect of such an eco friendly hostel, the latest aquisition is not powered by electricity nor petrol. Oh no, it is a completely sustainable, very attractive…….sheep!!!
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