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The 10 in 10…
13th May 2018
Some of us more sedentary types think of those who will push themselves around the 26.2 miles of the Windermere Brathay Marathon next Sunday are madmen. Crazier by far, are the small group who will run round the lake ten times this week, who have made a start on their epic challenge. This is The 10 […]
The UK’s top cyclists tackle the ultimate Lakes challenge
10th May 2018
Visitors staying with us this coming weekend will be aware of considerable excitement in the valley. It’s the day of the Fred Whitton Challenge, known locally just as “The Fred”, one of the toughest cycle sportives in the world. The ride is a real challenge and everyone who completes it has a true sense of […]
Joe Robey – walking John O’Groats to Land’s End
28th April 2018
So what do you do when you feel you need a break from work? A week in the sun perhaps, or maybe you could walk from John O’ Groats to Land’s End! Our latest ‘walk-in’ guest, Joe Robey, has taken on just that challenge and is raising money for “Young Minds Trust”. He does say […]
A free breakfast and competition time
20th March 2018
To celebrate English Tourism Week and National Bed and Breakfast Day, we’re offering guests who make a direct booking with us this week (up to and including Saturday 24th March), a FREE Full English Breakfast for each person regardless of when they stay. Visit our website to make a booking using PROMO code NBB2018 (Discount will be applied […]
Employee of the year!
11th February 2018
As owners of the Hostel we are frequently asked if we appreciate how lucky we are to have such good staff. Which of course we are. We were therefore delighted when our Manager, Nick Owen, was shortlisted for the Employee of the Year category within the 2018 Cumbria Family Business Awards. Regular guests will know that […]
Langdale the scene of a new Thriller
3rd February 2018
Elterwater and Great Langdale will feature in a psychological thriller to be published this spring. My Mother’s Secret is written by novelist Sanjida Kay who is a regular visitor to the Hostel. It features a National Trust warden who also works behind the bar at the Stickle Barn inn, and a student from the Lakes […]
In praise of Poohsticks on Winnie the Pooh day
17th January 2018
What’s the most satisfying way to spend your time in the Lakes? Is it the adrenaline-fuelled scramble over some fine ridges? An early-morning dip in a mountain tarn? Or one of our favourites: standing on a bridge and “racing” sticks from one side to the other? Yes, Poohsticks, not only loved by all our young […]
The best ever sausage casserole
2nd January 2018
Ever wonder if some of the world’s culinary classic dishes were developed by accident? Our manager Nick created this recipe entirely by chance, using leftover veg with some Cumberland sausage, and the result was stunning. So here’s how he did it, but you can improvise and use whatever you have in the fridge. Nick says […]
Charlie strengthens the bond between Elterwater and Coniston
9th December 2017
Winter brings no respite for hostel staff at Elterwater. The hostel is busy with group bookings most weekends, but during the week our multi-tasking Charlie Spiller lends a hand to the National Trust. There’s a close connection between the NT and hostels in the Lakes, and Charlie has been out and about doing her regular […]
Mountain Safety
19th November 2017
Hostels have a long tradition of coming to the rescue. Once upon a time they were the refuge for those at the end of a long day’s hike, or even a dry alternative when the camp site got too wet and muddy. We still welcome last minute bookings and walk-ins but here at Elterwater we […]
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