The Guide to the Lakes

17th July 2018

Book Review They say that history repeats itself. When William Wordsworth published his Guide through the District of the Lakes in the North of England it was a publishing phenomenon. Political problems in Europe meant that adventurers, who might otherwise have done a grand tour of the great cities of Europe, were looking for opportunities […]

Adventures in the Lakes

4th June 2018

And we mean it, literally, adventures IN the Lakes. After a long winter when the ice climbers were in their element, it’s time for some equally hardy folk to plunge into rather cold water. The Great North Swim this weekend is the flagship event for the increasingly popular open-water swimming, and nowhere has better “facilities” […]

Hostel Sponsoring New Race

29th May 2018

A sponsorship deal with Elterwater Hostel means a new race for young runners at Ambleside Sports. For the first time, this year there will be an “under-nines” category in the hugely popular Guides races, with our hostel funding ten new trophies. The Guides races are easily viewed by spectators as they follow a direct course […]

New race at Ambleside Sports

22nd May 2018

A sponsorship deal with Elterwater Hostel means a new race for young runners at Ambleside Sports. For the first time, this year there will be an “under-nines” category in the hugely popular Guides races, with our hostel funding ten new trophies. The Guides races are easily viewed by spectators because they follow a direct course […]

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 […]