Perhaps the best situated small hostel in the Lake District. Peaceful, in 12 acres of its own woodland, but close to the heart of the Lakes, ten minutes from Coniston Water and Windermere, and on the edge of the famous Grizedale Forest Park with its trails and sculptures.
Superb area for walking, cycling and all outdoor activities. Also for quiet retreat, relaxation, study and artistic pursuits.
The Rookhow Centre is within the former stables of the nearby historic Quaker meeting house which is also available for conferences and group sessions.
Guests find the centre warm, comfortable and well equipped.
It has electric heating and an optional wood burning stove.
There are three sleeping areas, a self-catering kitchen/dining area and picnic tables and barbecue for warm days.
There is a bonfire area within the centre’s private woodand.
 
Open:
All year
all day |
|
Booking:
Booking is essential (deposit). |
Price per night:
From :- Adult £14.00, £7.00 for under 16’s. Sole use from £160
|
|
Number of beds:
20: 1x9 : 1x8 : plus extra on bed settees. Also camping.
|
Contact Details
Rusland
Grizedale
Cumbria
South Lakeland
LA12 8LA
|
|
Ask for Warden
Tel: 01229 860231 Mob: 0794 350 8100
|
Public Transport:
Trains at Grange-over-Sands (11 miles, approx £25 by taxi). A seasonal bus service sometimes operates to the hostel - check with the warden |
|
Directions:
GR 332 896. From M6, Junction 36, follow A590, signs for Barrow. Leave A590 at Greenodd (A5092) junction and follow sign for Workington for ¼ mile. Take minor road to right signed Colton / Oxen Park. Continue through Oxen Park for a further 2 miles, Rookhow is on left. From Ambleside : to Hawkshead, then to Grizedale. Continue beyond Grizedale for 3.5 miles (Satterthwaite to Ulverston Road). Rookhow is on the right. |
|
|
Social Bookmarks
  
|
