Bunkhouses Camping Barns and Hostels

Howgills Bunk Barn Just outside the Lake District National Park in Sedbergh (12 miles east of Kendal) you'll find...

High Wallabarrow Farm Camping Barn Camping Barn This 17th Century Lakeland farmhouse has now been restored by the National Trust using traditional materials to provide a superb camping barn. Wallabarrow provides a perfect base for walking to suit all ages and abilities, climbing on the crag with routes of varying difficulty, mountain biking, canoeing, wildlife and bird watching. The barn sleeps up to 10 and is available all year for individual or sole use bookings. Families with children under 5 should book sole use...... more

The Walkers Hostel Recently refurbished hostel for walkers and others on the South West Fringe of the Lake District in Ulverston - the start of the Cumbria Way. Can sleep up to 31 people at £17.50 per person per night. Separate male and female shower rooms. Welcomes individuals and groups. Special rates for groups of 10 staying for 2 nights or more. This includes school, university, council, business and social groups. Stag and Hen groups are warmly welcomed. 6 Bedrooms  sleeping 2 - 9...... more

Wrostlers Barn A basic, secluded, lake district bothy on the east side of Coniston Water. Sleeps up to 14 people at a cost from £350 per week for the building use, not per person. I walked past it today - looks a great place to stay. A few faq's - Yes it can sleep 14 people provided you're all friends ! Probably 10-12 people would work better. No, you can't drive right up to the bothy but it's only a 2 minute walk from the car park. Yes, it's very close to the lake. Also it is available for...... more

Ambleside YHA The 51 room YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of affordable accommodation, a café serving local food, and self-catering facilities. The comfortable TV lounge and some of the bedrooms have views across the lake and the Langdale Pikes. There is a games room and a selection of books for guests to borrow. Laundry facilities are also provided. For reviews, Prices and availability click here The bar offers a range of...... more

Black Sail Youth Hostel Set amongst scenery so beautiful it could make strong men weep, the Black Sail Youth Hostel, or Black Sail Hut as it is formally called, is a basic, remote, former shepherds bothy at the east end of Ennerdale Water.   Black Sail is wonderfully situated for access to many of the lake district classic mountains like Great Gable, High Stile, Red Pike, Pillar and Steeple. Buttermere, Wast water and Ennerdale Water are all within striking distance. The hut sleeps up to 16 people in one 8...... more

Borrowdale Youth Hostel The 4 star Borrowdale YHA is perfectly situated by the River Derwent in one of our favourite lake district valleys, with superb fell walking and rock climbing right on your doorstep. Join the queues on Shepherds Crag to climb Little Chamonix a 3 star V.Diff, or take a long walk in to the classic Corvus. Plenty of good food and drink. Ample parking and wifi access.    Prices from £16.40 per night for adults and £12.50 per night for under 18's For...... more

Eskdale YHA Eskdale has a purpose built YHA hostel set in its own extensive grounds. Ideally located to explore the Lake District, this affordable accommodation is nestled in a picturesque setting. Standing on a hillside overlooking the lush green Eskdale valley, there is a wildlife garden and nature trail to explore around the grounds. There are 10 bedrooms and 49 beds Prices from £16.40 per night for adults and £12.50 per night for under 18's For reviews, prices and availability...... more

Grasmere YHA Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this 19 room 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....... more

Keswick YHA Surrounded by lovely greenery in the heart of vibrant Keswick centre, the 21 room YHA Keswick is just a 10 minute walk from Lake Derwentwater. It features a restaurant and relaxing TV lounge. For reviews, prices and availability click here YHA Keswick is set within a picturesque house on the banks of the River Greta. Keswick’s unique shops and restaurants are all within 15 minutes’ walk. Guests can rent a boat on Derwentwater, or enjoy a walk up Skiddaw Mountain, 10...... more

Windermere YHA For reviews, prices and availability click here Prices from £14.65 per night for adults and £11 per night for under 18's Overlooking Lake Windermere, This 16 room YHA hostel is located in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, 2 miles from Windermere. It offers affordable accommodation, free parking, home-cooked food and self-catering kitchen facilities. The YHA Windermere’s restaurant serves traditional meals, and packed lunches are also available. The bar has...... more