Meet the Team
All lovers of the Lakes, we’re here to help you:
Andy
Andy has been with us for over a decade.
He enjoys walking, running and riding all the trails he can find. The ability to end these adventures at a welcoming Lakeland watering hole makes him an admirable source of advice.
Charlie
Charlie has been with us in Elterwater for more than 10 years and loves her life in this beautiful valley.
When not welcoming guests, cleaning, or rustling up a full English or a bit of flapjack for the hostel, she enjoys walking and mountain biking the fells with her partner Paul, or volunteering on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola and in Ambleside’s Oxfam shop.
Charlie is looking forward to another season at this special little hostel, to seeing old friends, and to welcoming new ones.
Christine
Christine is one of the family owners, responsible for making sure the back office runs smoothly. Focusing on accounting and finance, the booking system and website, as well as driving the growth and improvement of the business.
Having been a keen hosteller in her youth she remains passionate about maintaining the business as a traditional hostel, accessible for single night stays and to enable people on lower budgets to maximise their experience in the Lake District.
Christine fell in love with Elterwater on her first visit (to the then YHA) in 1976 and comes back as often as time allows. You are more likely to come across her at the end of the phone which she answers remotely when the team are not around.
Passionate about improving the Hostel and providing the best base from which to explore the Langdale Valley, Christine reads each and every review and would love to hear your comments or suggestions at Christine@elterwaterhostel.co.uk
Pete
Pete joins the team on a regular basis helping during holidays and busy weeks. A keen walker, cyclist and traveller to far flung places, Pete is never happier than when taking photographs.
He has lived in the lakes for over 30 years and has a wealth of walking experience which he enjoys sharing with guests old and new to Elterwater Hostel.
Our very own History buff, can point you towards all the most interesting local historic spots.
We are absolutely loving these bright early mornings in the valley
#morningexploring #elterwater #lakedistrictwalks #lakedistrictviews #exploremore
Never gets old…
#langdalepikes #elterwater #lakedistrictviews #mountainviews #lakedistrictwalks
Cathedral Quarry
#slatemine #littlelangdale #lakedistrictwalks #exploremore #lakedistrict
These summer mornings!
#summer #morninginspiration #lakedistrictuk #elterwater #lavender
It’s not every day that Gandalf, Frodo and friends turn up in Elterwater, but this fellowship brought plenty of laughter and fun to the Hostel this past weekend.
Walking the Cumbria Way in full costume, they joined us for a well earned evening of food, drinks and laughter, and a good rest!
Those costumes also got a much needed airing in the drying room 🤣
#cumbriaway #lordoftherings #lakedistrictwalks #walkingholiday #lakedistrict
Soaking up the sun in the valley today! Hot hot hot!
#heatwave #hotsummer #lakedistrict #lakedistrictwalks #elterwater
Sunny Sunday of jobs in the garden to keep things looking lovely! Lawns were mowed, picnic benches repaired, and a Bluebird from @conistonbrewco was definitely earned!
#summersolstice #sunnysunday #bluebird #lakedistrict #earnedit
We’re delighted to share that we have again received the Travellers’ Choice award from @tripadvisor !
A big thank you to all our guests and everyone who’s left us a review this year!
Summer season is well and truly upon us, but there’s still plenty of availability if you still haven’t booked your next stay!
#travellerschoice #thankyou #lakedistrictnationalpark #elterwater #lakedistricthikers
A cup of tea, a misty morning, and this glorious old tree!
#treesofinstagram #notjustlakes #lakedistrict #lakedistrictviews #morningbrew
One of our favourite views, but we’ll give the bench a miss for now 🤦♂️
#langdalepikes #elterwater #lakedistrict #lakedistrictwalking #lakedistrictlife
A moment of calm, water under the bridge, Elterwater.
#elterwater #calm #relax #nature #lakedistrictlife
These lovely ladies stayed with us as part of their 3 Day Cumbria Way attempt. Cracking weather for it!
#fellrunning #cumbriaway #getoutside #exploremore #lakedistrictwalks
