Location - love the stream running in the side of the hostel, the picturesque location, mountain access. Breakfast - superb! We paid extra for a hot breakfast and it's amazing - tasty and complete choice for English breakfast (apart from black pudding which I don't eat anyway) Room - clean and comfy (just what we all need) Kitchen staff - lovely, smiley people and always very accommodating.

Don't get me wrong, we love the place and we will definitely stay again in the near future - my only observation is that the place needs a bit of refurbishing and maintenance work -- that is all. :-) Game room - needs fixing and updating (we need to get some game, toys or boardgame donations). Despite this, my little one loves this room. Just to be aware (which isn't YHA Borrowdale's fault by the way if I may add). The council needs to fix the road leading to the hostel as the potholes are soooooo bad.

All the team were really nice, the girl who checked us in was helpful and friendly. Big kudos to the guy on reception with long hair who was dealing with an awkward customer when we were checking in, he had the patience of a saint. Shout out to the Scottish chef too who had loads of food checks on but was still smiley. The room was comfortable and way more spacious than I expected. Bathroom facilities were plentiful and clean.

Could be more tables and chairs in the dining area, breakfast was busy!

Staff were excellent especially Rosie who was kind enough to give us a lift to the hostel when she came across about 2 miles up the road from the hostel. Although we had booked a room for 2 people (2 bunks) we were give a room for 4 which had plenty of space for us. The basin in the room was a bonus. Excellent full english breakfast in the morning. Well equipped kitchen for self catering.

The bar ran out of draft lager and there wasn't anyone able to change the barrel. The bottle of 7 Up would have been more enjoyable if served cold.

The place and location was perfect for our needs. Showers were good. Nice bar area for relaxing.

The plastic covered mattress made you sweat. The road in was only wide enough for one vehicle and full of deep pot holes. Unfortunately we had a power cut that lasted 10 hours over night with no back up plan, there was no food or bar service, I thought that there would have been a back up plan in place, generator and cash option etc?

Everything! Location was amazing, accommodation and facilities spot on, a warm mountain cabin feel pervaded with the bar/restaurant options an absolute bonus. Would definitely come back.

Nothing other than the flying visit nature of our stay meaning we arrived in the dark and left in the dark, with most of the in between time spent battling Scafell Pike, so couldn't fully soak up the hostel's stunning location - but that's on us.

It's always a good experience staying here from the warm welcome to the real fire. The staff always going that extra mile, good food and a great vibe. It is excellent value for money, particularly mid-week and is our favourite among many great hostels.

The access road to the hostel from the main road has serious pot holes now and is too narrow without enough passing spaces. Really not acceptable and needs addressing.

Brilliant atmosphere and super comfortable! Such a cosy environment to be in after a week of Wild camping in the Mountains. Excellent staff members. They're all so welcoming and incredibly helpful. So much knowledge of the local area too! This Hostel has a drying room which was absolutely fantastic for us, we could get all of our kit dry before heading off again the next day! They also have a great kitchen that served delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners! A Games room and a bar!!! What more could you ask for?

The only thing I didnt like was that our room was freeeezing apon entry but it was no bother for us at all to turn the radiator on! :)

Everything is great, location is stunning, room is nice, people are very nice, breakfast is decent. It is nice to sit in the hall, drink tea or beer and plan your day. Kitchen is alright, the hostel has labeled food boxes, fridges, sharp knives, stoves (which are a bit hard to use for stupid people like myself).

The location is in the middle of nowhere, which is not helpful if you're trying to buy groceries for the breakfast or dinner. Or if you've missed the dinner hours in the hostel and looking for other places to eat. The showers have no soup or shampoo.

Perfect location for walking the Cumbria Way. This is one of the most beautiful YHA hostels I’ve stayed at – the mountain atmosphere could be felt throughout the building and all around it. The food was good, and the staff were helpful and welcoming. A great stop on the trail!

Fantastic location, great bar and food served each night. Very welcome and friendly atmosphere!

The only negative was no hot water for the last day of my stay but that was a one off mistake. I will definitely be booking again to stay here!