YHA Eskdale
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 3-starBoot, Holmrook, Cumbria, Eskdale, United KingdomShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
9.0428Reviews- Check-in from 5:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Scenic Location and Outdoor Activities
The Eskdale, a purpose-built YHA hostel, offers a picturesque setting overlooking the lush green Eskdale valley. With a wildlife garden, nature trail, and nearby riverside walks, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Lake District.
Comfortable Accommodation and Amenities
Guests at The Eskdale can enjoy shared kitchen facilities, a lounge area, and a TV room for relaxation. The hostel serves a hearty breakfast and is licensed to serve alcohol, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors.
What this place offers
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 428 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.4
- Service9.9
- Location9.4
- Rooms8.3
- Amenities8.4
- Value9.3
- Food & drink8.9
Guests mention
Friendly staffBeautiful location
LukeUnited KingdomLocation is excellent and staff are lovely
McDonaldUnited KingdomGreat Experience
Easy access and staff very friendly.
May just have been lucky but great camaraderie in the dormitory.
HumaUnited Kingdompeaceful break and would definitely go again.
stunning location. landpods had the best view and their own toilet facilities. the shower was excellent.
LilianaUnited KingdomLovely place with lovely people
Thank you so much for staying open a bit after check out closed! Much appreciated it!
SaraUnited KingdomLovely stay, as expected. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife. Members of staff were friendly and helpful.
Location was lovely. We had birds nesting in the windows and was so lovely seeing them coming and going.
The kitchen facilities are quite small for the amount of people trying to cook.
KevinUnited KingdomIdeal Red Squirrel location !
Its location was very good
Nothing really, all went well and the place and people where very nice and helpful
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated February 2026.
Where you’ll be
Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, Eskdale, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more. Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed. Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in. Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking. Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own. Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about YHA Eskdale
What time is check-in and check-out at YHA Eskdale?
Check-in is from 5:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does YHA Eskdale allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at YHA Eskdale?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Can I book a block of rooms at YHA Eskdale?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
How do I book YHA Eskdale?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is YHA Eskdale?
Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, Eskdale.
Other places we book in Eskdale
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
