Yha Ennerdale - Premium Accommodation in Buttermere, Cumbria

YHA Ennerdale in Buttermere has a bar, a garden, and a shared lounge with a TV area. The shared kitchen supports self-catering, a drying room handles wet hiking gear, and parking is available. Starlink internet access is available inside the hostel, while mobile phone signal does not reach the valley.

The hostel has 5 guest rooms, including a 4-bed private room with ensuite and a shared dormitory. The 15th-century bunk barn, the oldest building in the valley, provides separate accommodation for larger groups. Rooms have USB ports for charging, and both private and shared bathrooms are available.

Breakfast at YHA Ennerdale includes continental, full English, and Irish options. Evening meals are served from the hostel kitchen and can be pre-ordered, with vegan dietary requirements accommodated. The bar serves drinks, including raspberry cider, and the honesty cafe requires cash.

YHA Ennerdale sits at the eastern end of Ennerdale Water on the Coast to Coast route. The nearest town is 30-40 minutes away, so guests need to bring groceries for self-catering. Newcastle International Airport is 159 km from the hostel.

Red squirrels and birds can be seen at the feeders outside the lounge picture window. From the rear veranda, guests see the valley and the Pillar. Walking trails lead out from the hostel, and Ennerdale Water lies nearby.

Location: Eastern end of Ennerdale Water on the Coast to Coast route

Rooms: 5 guest rooms plus a 15th-century bunk barn

Dining: Continental, full English and Irish breakfasts; pre-ordered dinners

Amenities: Starlink internet access, drying room, honesty cafe, bar, garden

Nature & Wildlife: Red squirrels and bird feeders by the lounge picture window

Access: 159 km from Newcastle International Airport; nearest town 30-40 minutes away