Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge. Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is just 15 minutes’ walk away from YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe. The shores of Grasmere Lake are just 15 minutes away on foot and the surrounding fells contain numerous scenic walking trails. Grasmere village is just a 10-minute walk away. Home-cooked meals are available in YHA Grasmere’s restaurant, while guests can also cook within the self-catering kitchen and make use of the dining room. There is also a cafe on-site and a small shop for guests. The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, good facilities, friendly staff. All in all, a lovely stay, was only for one night but would have been happy to stay longer.
  • Hollie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value for money and in a great location, staff were all friendly and helpful and the breakfast was lovely, i will be staying here again soon 😊
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was spot on from arrival - the incredibly welcoming atmosphere, the room, the lovely breakfast (great value) and the staff who went above and beyond to help us. Special thanks to the manager. She helped us jump start our car when the...
  • Batrisyia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really liked our room, it was really cozy! The beds were so clean and comfortable, my friends and I had great nights’ sleep. The restrooms and showers were also really clean and all functioning properly. We really loved how there were common...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff. Very welcoming, hard working. Superb breakfast.
  • Bogdana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean rooms and good food service, great location in Grasmere and great value for money! Overall very comfortable stay.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly. The location is great.. 5 minutes walk from the bus stop. Umpteen walks straight from the hostel door. Breakfast was good value as were the rooms. Toilets and showers were clean.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel is very centrally located in Grasmere and provides basic but clean accommodation. The room was small but warm and ample, whilst showers and kitchen facilities were all good. There are numerous lounge areas whilst staff were all very...
  • Gergely
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its much more what we expect for this cheap cost. Everything prompt and excellent. Staff friendly, facilities friendly.
  • Drew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location to Grasmere & private parking. Beautiful old building.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

    Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

    Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

    Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

    Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

    Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe