YHA Eskdale

Great location, well equipped kitchen, comfy bedding and clean bathroom/toilet facilities

Bird’s nests in the eaves are endearing, but the huge pile of bird poo on our window ledge wasn’t! Could be cleared away now the birds have fledged

Beautiful building, shared spaces. We enjoyed the grounds very much, and the encouragement of nature. My grandson encountered two slowworms, to his great delight. Facilities - drying room! - very good, and all spacious enough to make one feel at ease. Lovely hostel - keep it! Five of us sleeping in one room was not so comfortable, but, there, we get older. Actually I was fine, and I'm the oldest.

Booking.com - or rather, not being able to negotiate the details of our needs. Once I said we were a party of 5 we were locked into an allocation of rooms. My daughter has a back problem. I would have paid for a bigger room where she could have had a separate bed. I would have liked to ask for a few extra pillows for her. Maybe there would have been an option for two rooms. But we gad a wonderful time in this lovely place. And for that we thank you.

Staff was excellent Rachel amd Nick. Every day cleaning happens and bedsheets and all covers changes and rooms are cleaned

At night its bit noisy as there are 8 people in one room so they have diff sleeping routines lso the voices from neighbour rooms are loud

Stayed here one night as a group of friends exploring the area. We arrived quite late for a comfortable stay. Mick, who checked us in, was friendly and helpful. Please note that there aren't really any local shops open in the evening and the kitchen closes at 8pm in the hostel so plan ahead if you're arriving late. Bar had a great selection, and the outdoor area was lovely to sit in in the evening. Great stargazing spot. Big drying room for gear and clean and functional kitchen area.

Limited plug sockets in the rooms. 2 plugs for 8 people in the female dormitory.