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Thorney How

3-starThis establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Great for families

Good to know

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free property
Thorney How, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9QW, United Kingdom

3-star hostel with restaurant, near Lake District National Park
  • Free WiFi and free parking
  • Great for families

    Good to know

    • Free cots/infant beds
    • Free WiFi
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free property
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  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities

  • 11 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking

What’s around

  • In a national park
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 17-minute walk
  • Helm Crag - 17-minute walk
  • St Oswald's Church - 17-minute walk
  • Wordsworth Museum - 24-minute walk
  • Dove Cottage - 25-minute walk
  • Alcock Tarn - 30-minute walk
  • Rydal Water - 39-minute walk
  • Thirlmere - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
  • Dora's Field - 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
More about the area
8.4Very good9See all 9 Hotels.com reviews
  • Quiet, peaceful , lovely room and great shower. Food excellentJun 13, 2019
  • Fabulous place to stay with lots of characterSep 25, 2018

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What’s around Thorney How

Landmarks

  • In a national park
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 17-minute walk
  • Helm Crag - 17-minute walk
  • St Oswald's Church - 17-minute walk
  • Wordsworth Museum - 24-minute walk
  • Dove Cottage - 25-minute walk
  • Alcock Tarn - 30-minute walk
  • Rydal Water - 39-minute walk

Getting around

  • Manchester (MAN) 106-min drive
  • Burneside Station 25-min drive
  • Foxfield Station 26-min drive
  • Windermere Station 29-min drive
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At a glance

Key facts

Size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/leaving

  • Check-in time 3:30 PM-10:30 PM
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 10 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. This property is closed to guests 10:30 AM-3:30 PM.
This property does not provide towels in all room types. Towels can be rented for a small fee.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges

  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Travelling with others

Pets

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transport

Parking

  • Free self parking
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Payment types at the property

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
* See small print for additional details or extra charges

At the hostel

Food and drink
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast daily (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/café
Things to do
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
Working away
  • Meeting rooms
Services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
Facilities
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Year Built – 1600
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Languages Spoken
  • English

In the room

Sleep well
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Freshen up
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
Stay connected
  • Free WiFi
More
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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Special features

Recreation

Nearby

  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby

Thorney How’s small print

Also known as

  • Thorney How Hotel Grasmere
  • Thorney How Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ambleside
  • Thorney How Hotel
  • Thorney How Grasmere
  • Thorney How Hostel Ambleside
  • Thorney How Hostel
  • Thorney How Ambleside
  • Thorney How Hostel/Backpacker
  • Thorney How Ambleside
  • Thorney How Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Mandatory fees

Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Breakfast costs between GBP 2.75 and GBP 9.75 per person (approximately)

We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.

FAQs for Thorney How

  • Are pets allowed at Thorney How?
    Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
  • Is parking offered at Thorney How?
    Yes, there's free self parking.
  • What are the check-in and check-out times at Thorney How?
    You can check in from 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
  • Are there restaurants at or near Thorney How?
    Yes, there's an on-site restaurant. Nearby restaurants include Mathilde's (13-min walk), Lucia's Take Away Coffee Shop (14-min walk) and The Travellers Rest Inn (14-min walk).

Recent reviews

Very good 8.4 From 9 reviews

Very good 8.0
Not so Thorney
Really enjoyed it
Aug 8, 2017Verified Hotels.com guest review
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