We stayed here for a night due to all other accommodation in the Lakes requiring a three night stay. We had a family room which had views from the windows over Lake Buttermere which was amazing. The hostel staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. We had evening meal and breakfast there and both were excellent value. I would not... More

Really enjoyed my stay at Buttermere hostel - clean, well-kept and spacious building, with good sized rooms, comfortable beds and plenty of showers. The staff really made it though - incredibly friendly, helpful and polite. Can't thank them enough for their excellent service. More

YHA Buttermere wasn't my first choice for accommodation when I planned my trip to climb Scarfell pike, but I'm very glad it's where I ended up. The place is spotlessly clean, efficently run and the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. It's unusual to feel so at home in a hostel, but I was padding about in my... More

Lovely weekend spent at this very well cared for youth hostel. Everything that we needed was there and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly - they really went the extra mile for our group especially as we arrived back later than expected one evening. Bedrooms were spacious, clean and comfortable as were shared areas. Would definitely recommend... More

What lovelier way to bring in the New Year than with friends and fellow YHA lovers in the beautiful surroundings of the lakes at Buttermere. A quick romp round the lake (2 hrs) followed by a home made curry washed down with an excellent and well priced Chilean wine from the hostle cellars prepares you for a night of wassailing... More

A friend and I stayed here on a road trip on our way to York. The location was perfect, but, if you aren't used to driving in the U.K., pay attention to the map and don't take the route called Monster's Pass. Ok, that's not really what it's called, but that's what I thought the map said and that was... More

Stayed in a 4 bed room (2 bunk beds) during a weekend's hiking trip. Very friendly, efficient and professional welcome from the host Wouter who was superb. Location is perfect, near a trail head and 2 pubs serving good food (we found The Bridge hotel to be more popular, prob due to great menu and ales) Breakfast was a good... More

We are a family of four and really enjoyed our stay in a family room in YHA Buttermere. It is a perfect location for walking straight into the hills. The hostel is very clean and comfortable and Chris and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Drying room is brilliant. More

Buttermere YHA is situated a short walk from the village and affords good views of High Stile and Dodd with Sourmilk Gill running down to the Lake. As with other hostels it seems to have been recently refurbished to a high standard with comfortable rooms, and excellent facilities. There is a large lounge on the 1st floor overlooking the fells.... More