Meet the Team

Antony brings a rich and varied background to Elterwater Hostel, having started his career in hospitality as a chef and hotel manager before moving into children’s services and leading several charities as CEO.

Originally from Cambridgeshire, he recently relocated to the Lake District with his wife Jennie and describes his return to hospitality as a full-circle moment and a dream opportunity.

A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Antony is passionate about the landscapes, people, and experiences that make the Lakes so special. He’s excited to build on the hostel’s strong foundations and ensure it continues to offer a warm, memorable stay for all.

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.

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