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Ambleside Backpackers

Old Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0DJ, England
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4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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leshughes
Lichfield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

I have just returned from a fantastic stay at one of the best Backpackers around! The facilaties are top notch for such a reasonable price, why some people gripe then all I can say is, pay a fortune to stay in a B&B and see if you get as good a deal!! I met Adam duty manager on arrival, and... More

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Beaverman33
UK
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60 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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Great location only 1 minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. Great value and possibly the cleanest rooms and bathrooms I've seen in a hostel. Clean bedding also provided. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here if I return to Ambleside. My only minor issues were that we booked a private room for 6 people but ended up in a... More

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blank_frackis
Glasgow, Scotland
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10 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

It's a good place to stay. The location is convenient - central, but off the main road - it's clean and the facilities are good. Seemed to be a mix of older hiker types and younger backpackers. Decent atmosphere, without being too much of a party hostel. One major negative, however, is that the place is closed during the day.... More

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TravellerAmbler
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

Location provided easy access to Central Ambleside but there was no parking available, strict times to be out of the room when they were allegedly being cleaned, soap was never replenished in the communal toilets and only 3 showers per floor. More

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Muddymountainbiker
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

Good clean friendly and honest accommodation. A great location a very short walk from Ambleside centre. More

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sawshark1
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

Stayed here for the Great North Swim. Very warm welcome by the friendly staff, room clean and good kitchen and rest facilities. Thoroughly recommended and a great location being very close to Ambleside centre. Would definitely stay here again and loved that a light breakfast was provided!! First backpackers i've stayed in in the UK and a great example :) More

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DGY-Eaglescliffe
Eaglescliffe
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31 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011

Last minute opportunity to go climbing. The Backpacker is great, good rooms, good location, clean & tidy. Adam on reception was very helpful More

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Matt_Fishwick3
Exeter, United Kingdom
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

Friendly staff, free tea, coffee and internet with breakfast included! The way all hostels should be! More

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ScouseMickey
Newcatle
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2010

Stayed here for the 2nd year running and can only say it is amazing. All you want after being out walking or mountain biking is somewhere warm and friendly. You get all this and more here. We had a private room for the 3 of us and managed to use the kitchen facilties each night without any overcrowding. The ability... More

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mh_dlh
MZ
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18 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010

Hi there, last year I stayed there for two nights in a double room, bigger rooms with 4 or more beds are available too, but check online. The small rooms can be booked upfront if you contact the manager. Rooms are simple as it is not a hotel and is really more for people exploring the Lake District, thus only... More

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