YHA Coniston Holly How (Coniston, United Kingdom) - Hostel Reviews

Jonathan M

Hampshire, UK

2 reviews

“Terrific location, hostel and great staff”

Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is a well run hostel in a lovely location, ideal for active pursuits in the hills and on the water or just to relax. The staff manage to be very well organised AND friendly. Great food also. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Thanks for your review - its great that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. It's very rewarding for us to receive such reviews and we just love meeting people and hearing about their adventures! More

Keffin

West Yorkshire

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

12 helpful votes

“Another excellent stay.”

Reviewed April 20, 2012

This is our 3rd visit to Holly House and we had yet another excellent stay! . Rooms were big an airy although warm enough at night. Breakfast was plentiful and spot on. Self catering facilities were more than adequate. Plenty of games for the kids to play in nice big comfortable rooms. Staff very helpful and friendly! We will be... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Thanks for your review - it's great you enjoyed your stay again. We look forward to welcoming you back! Please tell your friends too! We're also pleased you enjoyed breakfast - have you tried our great homemade chips at night - our evening meals aren't bad too! More

wavyhorses

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“Great place to stay.”

Reviewed April 19, 2012

Just a short walk from the village. Served a very good cooked breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

See 4 more reviews by wavyhorses for Coniston

We're glad you enjoyed it - thanks for your review. We have a top team of staff this year who are dedicated to making your stay a great one - from providing tasty food and a warm welcome to great recommendations as to what to do, from adrenaline thrills to taking it easy in our fabtastic surroundings! More

lcdasher

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“Third time to Holly How”

Reviewed April 10, 2012

This has to be one of my fave YH's. I love coming here, the staff are just so friendly & helpful. Even though we only stayed for one night, it was brill. Thanks again. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

See 2 more reviews by lcdasher for Coniston

lcdasher has 2 more reviews of YHA Coniston Holly How

“Great place to stay, fantastic friendly staff, beautiful location”

Reviewed August 30, 2011
“Superb location, lovely old mansion and superb staff”

Reviewed May 19, 2011

Third time back - that's great. Please keep coming back too! Hopefully you will notice the changes we make year by year! Coniston's a great place to visit - please tell your friends. More

Catherine M

Oxford, United Kingdom

Reviewer

3 reviews

“YHA Coniston, Holly How”

Reviewed March 18, 2012

Lovely home-cooked food, and plenty of it. Breakfast was generous, hot coffee on tap. For dinner, I had homemade quiche, vegetable tagine and a delectable chocolate brownie. Spotlessly clean, this hostel is well cared for. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

See 2 more reviews by Catherine M for Coniston

We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back! More

nick h

Abingdon, United Kingdom

1 review

“Excellent Youth Hostel”

Reviewed February 18, 2012

Excellent food. Staff friendly and helpful with good local knowledge. Hostel was spotless More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Thanks for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your stay - the weather has been great this half term and that has helped loads! I think our brand new bunk beds are going down well - all helping to make your stay great! More

steve l

Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 reviews

“Bargain Deal and Fanstatic Food”

Reviewed February 16, 2012

Took advantage of YHA family deal, which was £30 for a night in up to a six bed room - we needed a 4 bed room. This included an evening meal in the price. A good choice was offered and it was one choice for all the family. So we had Pizza and potato wedges first night; chicken and potato... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us as part of the YHA Family Feast Offer. It has been a very popular package and great to see lots of families during the hoildays. Look out for more great family room deals coming soon on our website - see you this summer when you can swap snowballs for beachballs! More

lfcali123

Leeds, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

52 reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

19 helpful votes

“memories”

Reviewed January 14, 2012

i went this hostel with school in 1998,by far the best week from school on a trip to coniston for 5 days. the hostel is big and rooms are very nice tidy and neat. has got its own games rooms. i will never forget the experience in coniston and holly how and all the activities we did were just A1. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

We're delighted that you have great memories - why not come back and see how it's changed since schooldays - we have a bar now and it is even cosier! More

berecco

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 review

“fantastic budget family break in wonderful surroundings”

Reviewed November 26, 2011

Just got back from a wonderful couple of days at Holly How Youth Hostel with my husband and three kids. The hostel is nice and spacious with a lovely lounge - ideal for sitting round the fire in the evening - and also plenty of board games to borrow. The TV is in a separate lounge which is nice -... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

Thanks for your review - we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. This time of year is ideal for a get-away and especially mid week. We look forward to welcoming you back! More

zach s

Leeds, United Kingdom

1 review

“excellent week in coniston”

Reviewed October 14, 2011

I had a very enjoyable stay at this youth hostel, the food was extremely nice and as a group we never didnt have enough to eat. The room were very clean and I had a goods night sleep every night I was there, as well as this the showers and toilets were very clean. The hostel is in a great... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Problem with this review?

YHA Coniston Holly How Hostel

YHA Coniston Holly How

22 reviews from our community

Travelers who viewed YHA Coniston Holly How also viewed

Been to YHA Coniston Holly How? Share your experiences!

Additional Information about YHA Coniston Holly How

Owners: What's your side of the story?

Travelers also viewed...

Browse nearby

Explore Coniston

Free Coniston Guide

Hotels around Coniston