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Rydal Hall Bunkhouse

Exterior at the Bunkhouse at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Exterior at the Bunkhouse at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Bunk Room at the Bunkhouse at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Living Area in the Bunkhouse at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Living Area and Wood Burner at the Bunkhouse at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Gardens at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • The Grot at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Gardens and Fountain at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
  • Exterior and Gardens at Rydal Hall in Rydal, Lake District
Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA2 9LX
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Situated next to Rydal Beck, the Bunkhouse: sleeps up to 28 people in 4 dormitory style rooms

It is ideal for groups staying for retreats or events who prefer a simpler style of accommodation. The Bunkhouse is ideal for groups looking to cater for themselves, but catered packages are also available.

The common room has tables, chairs, sofas and a cosy wood-burning stove with a complimentary bag of logs. The fully-equipped stainless steel kitchen includes a cooker, microwave, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
As well as en suite facilities for two of the dormitories there are showers and toilets on the ground floor.
Pillows and pillowcases are provided, but guests are asked to bring their own towels, tea towels and sleeping bags or bed linen and duvets.

Set in over thirty acres of garden, woodland and natural beauty in he Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rydal Hall is the ideal venue for retreats, events, activity weekends or just a family holiday. With wonderful views over the Rothay Valley and with the Fairfield Horseshoe and Nab Scar as a backdrop, the Hall and its grounds are the perfect place to enjoy this beautiful part of the world.

A listed period property dating back to 1650. A formal Garden designed by Thomas Mawson. The extensive grounds include a Victorian Ice-house, an 18th century Game Larder, an 18th century viewing station known as the Grot with extensive views of a waterfall in Rydal Beck which has been painted by John Constable. A textile, wood, metal and stone sculpture path which includes art by Shawn Williamson in memorial to Josefina de Vasconcelos.

Room 1 - sleeps 3 (this is the room with 1 single bed and 1 bunk. Disable access to side door to this room, also has wet washroom and stairlift to living room and kitchen)
Room 2 – sleeps 6
Room 3 – sleeps 9 (This will also have a single bed)
Room 4 – sleeps 10

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
28
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Bunk

*High season (April-October) £435 per night (min 2 nights at weekends)
Low season (November-March) £335 per night (min 2 nights at weekends and excluding New Year)

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

* The Bunkhouse is open all year round except the Christmas period – 24th to 27th December each year.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Breakfast available
  • Cooking facilities
  • Evening meals
  • Packed lunches provided
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Unlicensed
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome - This property has not specified a minimum age for children. Please check with them to find out whether they will accept your children.
  • Cots available
  • High chairs available

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating
  • Real log/coal fires

Laundry Facilities

  • Drying facilities

Parking

  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Secure luggage storage
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access

Site Features

  • Building of historical interest

Target Markets

  • Coach parties welcomed
  • Single sex groups NOT accepted

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      Road Directions

      Travelling by car - with easy access from the M6 (J36 from the South - 23 miles, J40 from the North, 28 miles) A591 to Rydal, turn right at the sign of Rydal Hall (near Rydal Church), turn first right after 200 yards.

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      Travelling by train - There are excellent rail connections to Windermere station (via Oxenholme on the West Coast mainline) which is only 4 miles from Rydal Hall. Bus (555) and taxi services are avalible at Windermere station.

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