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Student groups welcome

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Patterdale is situated in an unbeatable location, on the bend of a river with a glorious view of Hartsop Dodd and Place Fell. Its location makes it an idea base for exploring both Helvellyn and High Street while it is only 20 minutes walk away from Ullswater Steamers.

In summer a bus stops right outside the door and year round there is a bus from Penrith to Patterdale. A perfect staging point for trips to Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick, all of which are around 20 minutes drive away.

Site type

10
This site is a member of YHA group.

Nearby attractions and activities

Ullswater Steamers, watersports at Glenridding, walks in the surrounding mountains.

Attractions near Patterdale Youth Hostel

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Must see

  • Ullswater Steamers (1.0 miles)
  • Rydal Mount and Gardens (6.2 miles)
  • Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum (6.4 miles)

National Trust

  • Grasmere and Great Langdale (7.5 miles)
  • Townend (8.5 miles)

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Activities near Patterdale Youth Hostel

Helvellyn - Nethermost Pike - High Crag - Dollywaggon Pike (0.6 miles) Walking

Glenridding - Helvellyn - Grisedale Brow - Glenridding (1.1 miles) Walking

Glenridding and Greenside Mine (1.1 miles) Walking

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.
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87% would recommend this site to a friend.

87% would stay here again.

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We were very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done

Michael _R (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Sep 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: We liked everything about the site and the arrangements. But what made it very special was how the staff at the hostel treated us. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and convenient.
We liked the fact that the atmosphere was very relaxed and based on trust and respect. It allowed people to just enjoy the break and feel relaxed as if they were at home. To us that is the ...

Disliked: Shower floors were very wet and there was no where to hang your clothing inside the shower.

Also two of the locks were broken in the gents toilet cubicles

And there was no toilet paper in the ladies toilet used by the camping site

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We stayed for two nights camping with our dog.

Peter D. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Sep 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: Very helpful and friendly staff.
Lovely location.
Reasonable prices for everything, including the on-site bar.

Disliked: Not allowing dogs in the reception area.
Car park a little cramped.

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Beautiful view

Camaro K. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Sep 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: View
Local area
Activities in area

Disliked: Gravelly car park (had scooter) should have been tarmac. Lot of rock under camping area & no specifically flat places.
Had to book meals in advance.
No bin for gas canister disposal.
Could have had a shop in hostel.

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not very impressed

Pam W. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would not recommend to friends
  • Would not visit again

Liked: cost and location scenery

Disliked: lack of information on arrival - we weren't aware that we had to book breakfast in evening.

only 1 shower on site working

no dogs allowed in centre but this wasn't clear when I booked.

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Excellent stay

Stephen R. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: All the facilities were very good. The people were very friendly. Very clean site

Disliked: No freezer pack facilities

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Simple but nice place. Not directly on the lake so some walking/driving is needed.

Catherine N. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Aug 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: Beautiful views and scenary
Friendly staff and people

Disliked: Staff shortage (?) meant needing to queue for a while at reception

camp grounds quite uneven and grass needs cutting, but ok if you like the 'rough' camping experience!

Tea room is closed from 5pm (which is checking in time) so cannot get a snack after arriving

Booking form said arrive during daylight hours and must pay before pitching, however on arrival was told check in does not open until 5pm.



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good for the cost.

stuart m. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Jul 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Tent pitches
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: The locatoin was good for walking and the local shpos. The staff freindly and helpful. A clean hostel,, with adequate room for the amount of people staying. If you arrive before booking in time you can still enter the hostel and use the general facilities.

Disliked: The fridges for those self catering were a little small for the amount of people. the tended area was quite rough and not level. there was no booking in until 5pm it was a shame this was not mentioned on booking as I arrived at 1pm.

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2 nights peaceful rest

Dewi_W (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)   Confirmed ?

  • Stayed Jun 2012 Review submitted
  • Stayed in: Lodges for hire
  • Would recommend to friends
  • Would visit again

Liked: Ease of booking
Self catering facilities
Relaxed atmosphere
Comfy beds
Warm water
Drying room

Disliked: litter on campsite from previous campers

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Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch

Disabled facilities

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Rules

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.

  • Goldrill House, Patterdale, Cumbria, England, CA11 0NW
  • GPS 54.5323°N 2.9307°W Open from 27 Mar to 31 Oct

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Thirlmere Coach Stop — 5.4mi
Grasmere Coach Stop — 6.4mi
Ambleside: Bus Shelter, King Street — 7.2mi
Train stations
Windermere Rail Station — 10.6mi
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station — 11.3mi
Staveley Rail Station — 11.7mi
Ferry ports
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing — 1.0mi
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing — 3.8mi
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing — 6.8mi
Airports
Blackpool International Airport — 52.3mi

Directions


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From the M6 take the turn-off at Penrith and head westbound along the A66. Take the second turn off at the roundabout, signposted Ullswater Steamers. When the road meets the lake take a right and keep driving until you enter the village of Patterdale. Patterdale Youth Hostel is located on the far side of the village.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Permitted arrival time

Daylight hours

Cancellation policy

Can cancel up to 24 hours in advance. Refunds processed at National Office, subject to 10% admin fee. Only applies to balance payment made to hostel directly.

Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.

Payment of balance

Full balance to be paid on arrival before tent(s) are errected.

Cards accepted on the park

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

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Only alcohol purchased on site may be drunk within the hostel grounds. Any non-hostel purchased alcohol found will be confiscated (to be given back at the end of the stay) and guest may be asked to leave.

No access to hostel facilities (except toilets) after 11pm.

For a 2 night stay, between Wed 29 May - Fri 31 May, for 2 adults

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Terms and conditions

Please read the park terms and conditions below and the Pitchup.com terms and conditions.

YHA (England and Wales) trading as YHA whose registered office is at Trevelyn House, Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3YH (registered number 00282555) ('we' or 'us').

1. General

1.1 In these terms and conditions "Camping Barns" means the accommodation in 'stone tents' as further described in our most recent brochures as published from time to time; "Customer" means any customer who makes or is making a booking with the YHA; "Group" means a group of 5 or more people staying at a Youth Hostel (in England and Wales) or a group of 9 or more people staying at a Youth Hostel outside of England and Wales under the group membership scheme; "Escape to" means the rental of an entire Youth Hostel by one Group; "Flexi/Explorer Packages" has the meaning given to it in our most recent brochures as published from time to time; "Writing" means letter, fax or email; "YHA" means the Youth Hostels Association (England and Wales); "you" means the customer submitting a booking; "Youth Hostel" means a youth hostel run by the YHA;
1.2 The contract for the supply by us of accommodation and (where applicable) other related services (“Contract”) will be formed when we accept your order and we receive from you the appropriate deposit in cleared funds.
1.3 Your contract cannot be amended unless confirmed by an authorised representative of YHA and yourself.
1.4 These conditions and any matters referred to by us, form the entire understanding between you and us and supersede any prior promises, representations (unless fraudulent) or undertakings.
1.5 Any omission or error in any sales literature, web page or site, order form, quotation, price list, order acknowledgement, despatch note, invoice or other document issued by us may be corrected by us without liability. We will advise you of any changes at the time of booking or as soon as is reasonably possible thereafter.
1.6 The provisions of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 are expressly excluded from the Contract so that no third party may claim any rights under this contract.

2. All bookings are subject to availability and YHA reserves the right to decline any booking at its discretion.

3. Condition removed

4. Group Bookings
All Groups must have a minimum leader / participant ratio of one leader for every ten participants. Mixed sex groups must have leaders of both sexes. Group leaders accompanying the Group are responsible for the discipline and behaviour of their Group. Group leaders are responsible for all damage caused by their action or the actions of those in their group. If any Group is given sole use of a Youth Hostel(s) it shall not offer for sale to the general public or publicly advertise the sale of Youth Hostel facilities or services without the prior written agreement of YHA.

5. If you change your booking – non Group bookings
5.1 Changes requested from the date your booking is made will be treated as cancellations (see clause 7 below).
5.2 If you wish to change a confirmed reservation (e.g. changes in dates of visit or changes in numbers of people booked) such changes are subject to the availability of a suitable alternative and are subject to any additional costs incurred in making changes to accommodate your request.
5.3 We will inform you of the amount of any additional costs when you request your changes and shall agree such costs with you.

6. If you change a Group booking
6.1 Subject to availability, you may change a Group booking to a different location or date up to 6 months before your arrival date.
6.2 If less than 6 months before your arrival date, you wish to change a Group booking such a change shall be treated as a cancellation and shall be subject to our standard cancellation charges below (see clause 7 below).
6.3 A Group booking can decrease its numbers by up to 10% up to 28 days before arrival, without incurring cancellation fees. Thereafter any additional decreases in Group numbers will be subject to our standard cancellation charges. Changes are subject to availability.
6.4 All changes shall be subject to the availability of a suitable alternative.

7. If you cancel your booking
7.1 All cancellations are subject to a cancellation charge.
7.2 Cancellation charges for all Group bookings, where less than 56 days notice is given are set on the sliding scale below. (For non-group cancellation charges see clause 7.4). All cancellation charges are calculated from the day written notification is received by YHA. These charges are based on how many days before the date of the first night of your stay we receive your cancellation notice. These charges are based on the total cost of your stay.

No. of days Amount you must pay
More than 56 days: Deposit
55 – 42 days: 30% of the total cost of your stay
41 – 28 days: 60% of the total cost of your stay
27 – 15 days: 90% of the total cost of your stay
14 days or less: The total cost of your stay

7.3 Cancellation charges (whether for Group bookings or non-Group bookings) for cancellations more than 56 days in advance vary according to the booking. If you cancel a Escape To, Camping Barn, Group Bookings, multi-hostel booking, walking or activity holiday YHA will retain the deposit paid pursuant to clause 3.1. If you cancel an all inclusive package (Flexi / Explorer package) YHA will retain 10% of the payment made pursuant to clause 3.1.

7.4 Cancellation charges for non-Group bookings are based on how many hours before the first night of your stay we receive your cancellation notice. The first night of your stay is defined as starting at 5pm. Cancellation charges are based on the total cost of your stay and are applied using the sliding scale detailed below.

Notice given Amount you must pay
Up to 24 hours 10% of the total cost of your stay
24 hours or less Full payment for the first night of your stay
No notice of cancellation Full cost of entire stay

7.5 Promotional offer Terms and Conditions apply throughout the offer period for stays of one night or more at any participating YHA (England & Wales) and all reservations are paid in full prior to arrival. Any additional products or services included in this offer cannot be cancelled. No amendments or refunds can be made and offers are non-transferable. Offers are available at selected locations only and are subject to availability. Advertised rates are inclusive of VAT. This does not affect your rights should YHA cancel your booking wherein the clause set out in clause 8 applies.

8. If we change your booking
In the unlikely event it becomes necessary to change your booking, in total or in part, YHA will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible of any necessary changes. You shall have the choice of: accepting the changed arrangements; or purchasing another booking from YHA (and paying or receiving a refund in respect of any differences); or cancelling your booking and receiving a full refund of all payments made.

9. Delay or Failure to Perform
We shall not be liable to you if we are prevented or delayed in the performing of any of our obligations to you if this is due to any cause beyond our reasonable control including (without limitation): an act of God, explosion, flood, fire or accident; war or civil disturbance; strike, industrial action or stoppages of work; any form of government intervention; a third party act or omission; failure by you to give us a correct delivery address or notify us of any change of address.

10. Our liability to you
10.1 YHA shall ensure that the accommodation and /or other services you order from us are in accordance with these terms and conditions and shall be performed by us with reasonable skill and care.
10.2 Where an element of your booking is not provided as stated in clause 10.1 you must notify us within 28 days of the alleged breach. We shall then investigate the matter and if we have not delivered the services in accordance with clause 10.1 you shall be entitled to: a full refund of the cost of your order (or, where appropriate, the relevant section of it) less any fees charged for changes requested by you; or a free stay to the equivalent value of the services complained of, where such dates are agreed in writing by us.
10.3 We will not be liable to you by way of representation (unless fraudulent), common law duty or under any express or implied term of the contract for: any losses which are not foreseeable by both you and us when the Contract is formed arising in connection with the supply of the services or their use by you; any losses which are not caused by any breach by us; business or trade losses.
10.4 Our entire liability in connection with the Contract will not exceed the purchase price of the services booked less any amendment charges paid to us.
10.5 Except in relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence YHA’s liability remains, at all times, limited to the value of the services booked, excluding any amendment charges paid to us.

11.Behaviour

If your behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable or causes damage your booking may be terminated and you may be asked to leave YHA premises. Your membership card will be retained pending further enquiry. No whole or part refunds will be made under these circumstances

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The contract is subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

13. Your Information
We shall only store and use the information you supply to us for the purposes of carrying out our contract with you and and to collect valuable feedback about how satisfied you were with the services provided. If you do not wish to receive requests for your feedback, please let us know by writing to us at the address noted above.

In the event that your membership is withdrawn or you are notified that you are no longer able to stay at YHA (on the grounds of unacceptable behaviour), your personal details will be shared with all hostels to ensure that you are not permitted to stay in the future.


Only alcohol purchased on site may be drunk within the hostel grounds. Any non-hostel purchased alcohol found will be confiscated (to be given back at the end of the stay) and guest may be asked to leave.

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