YHA Dufton
YHA Dufton descritpion
Located in a beautiful fellside village, YHA Dufton provides easy access for hikes through the North Pennine Hills. The property offers a licensed restaurant, a garden, and free private parking.
A self-catering dining room and kitchen are available for guests to use.
For experienced cyclists, The Great Dun Fell provides a challenging route, being the second highest hill in the Pennines. This area can be reached in around 15 minutes by car. High Cup Nick, Cross Fell and the Eden Valley can be enjoyed on a day walk.
The National Trust area of Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is just 7 miles away, while the Rheged Discovery Centre and Lake District National Park are a 25-minute drive.
Recommand
Low rates——No booking fees • Save money!Best price guarantee — enter dates to see these prices!
13 properties in Appleby——Including hotels, apartments, villas and more.
Manage your bookings online——Sign up for a FREE account·View a single booking.
57 independent reviews——We verify all reviews from guests who've stayed at YHA Dufton. Find out more about Booking.com Reviews.
The staff speaks English——YHA Dufton's staff speaks:English
Booking is safe——When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
Facilities of YHA Dufton
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Restaurant
Internet ：No internet access available.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Laundry
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for YHA Dufton
Review 1：Bathrooms although adequate and reasonably clean could do with updating. Although, having said that for the money, you could not really expect much more
Review 2：Exceptionally good value with a very welcoming and friendly host who went out of his way to make sure all guests felt comfortable
Review 3：There was nothing I didn't like, I would stay here again and again!
Review 4：It is in absolutely draw dropping location, quiet and peaceful, really friendly staff and lovely old building. I loved it! Was very welcoming and felt like a home from home.
Review 5：The only problem we had was trouble finding this hostel in the dark. We knew that Dufton is a very small village so assumed we would have no trouble finding it. Unfortunately, arriving in the dark (admittedly, after check-in was closed so we couldn't phone staff) the hostel sign is very small and unlit.
Review 6：The manager (Simon) and staff could not have been warmer or kinder. The bed was comfy and the duvets and pillows appear quite new. We would gladly return, especially now that we know how to find the place!
Review 7：Elliot was the perfect host to me on my arrival, anticipating my needs in my period of distress after losing myself on the trail. He subtly allowed me to maintain my independence and stepped in where required.
Review 8：I didn't realise it would be bunk beds never stayed at a hostel before . It was our own fault but I took top bunk ended up covered in bruises !!!!
Review 9：Lovely village spotless good size room
Review 10：Nothing.
Review 11：Made to feel very welcome by staff from off. Room comfortable and facilities excellent. Special mention to Elliot who came to room when he finished his shift to say goodbye as we were off next morning. Don't over look this yha for lake district. Its only 30 mins away.
Review 12：The helpfulness and friendliness of the young man on staff. The location was fairly close to the Lake District where all the hostels seemed to be booked out. Dutton was a pleasant little village
Review 13：Having to pay £138 for a two night stay on my own in a 4 bed room.
Review 14：Being able to shelter before opening times. The layout and rooms, very cosy. the friendliness of the temporary warden
Review 15：Movement sensors on the lights in the bathrooms; be warned, if you stand still in the shower (or sit still on the loo) you will be plunged into darkness!
Review 16：It's a lovely location; our room had a view across the village green to the north Pennines. There is a well-stocked kitchen, basic supplies in case you forgot your own, nice places to sit and eat, a bike shed, a lovely garden. The staff are friendly and helpful. YHA facilities tend towards the basic, but they are all clean and in good condition, bunk beds didn't wobble, loos didn't smell.
Review 17：Rooms are far too small (me and my 6' tall 17 year old son). The beds were too short and creaked. Even the separate loo was an incredibly tight fit.
Review 18：Staff, cleanliness and location
Review 19：Nothing
Review 20：The friendliness of the place and staff. The location was great, will be back for leisure - walking. Wonderful breakfast set you up for the day. It felt comfortable and homely.
Review 21：we spent two hours to go there (but it must be a problem with the reading of our map...). And the night was too hot (but the weather was very good, and unexpected, so we couldn't avoid it).
Review 22：the kindness and attention of Simon to get things good for everybody. The whole environment (nature, the pub just near the YHA...). Breakfast. The location (bedroom, eating room). The games for everyone. The garden. The common room was so pleasant ! We'll get back there as soon as we can !
Review 23：It felt a bit like entering a sanctuary. Couple in charge runs a place with great sense of dignity and take pride in the work they do. To reach this remote location we drove on narrow roads through beautiful scenery and old villages and towns. The effort to maintain the character of these old places is evident, and deserves high praise.
Review 24：Wish the log fire had been on
Review 25：The location and the very freindlly manager / chef. Welcoming and produced excellent good value meals.
Review 26：Really helpful and friendly staff. Lovely location opposite a pub serving excellent food. Really good with the kids (age 2 and 5).
Review 27：Heating in the room was too high.
Review 28：Everything.
Review 29：The warm and friendly atmosphere, very helpful and flexibel, friendly staff. Cozy, well furnished rooms, great food.
Review 30：Shower unit door faulty. No television. Drab and needs modernising, looks well used.
Review 31：Breakfast.
Review 32：Small friendly hostel. We only had one night so limited review. One comfy chair in room would help for when children in bed and need to sit in room
Review 33：Simon, the Warden, consulted us on menu for evening meal, breakfast and packed lunch. He really took trouble to treat us as individuals.
Review 34：Great facilities for kids, friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere.
Review 35：Personnel was really nice, clean room, good atmosphere.
Review 36：Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend :)
Review 37：The staff were attentive, charming and downright adorable. The facilities were like a welcome oasis in a wet woodland.
Review 38：Lovely old house
Review 39：Friendly staff and self catering
Review 40：No issues
Review 41：As always great value.
Review 42：No wifi No pets allowed
Review 43：The location is excellent. Lovely village and friendly staff
Review 44：nothing
Review 45：everything
Review 46：Don't have any complaints.
Review 47：Very helpful staff who went out of their way to meet our accommodation requirements.
Review 48：Would have loved some mustard for English Breakfast!
Review 49：Food great and soup especially good.
Review 50：Everything
Review 51：Bunk beds!!!!!
Review 52：Very helpful staff, comfortable environment (also with some character), lovely meals available to order, good location.
Review 53：Friendliness of staff and other guests. Great breakfast, excellent value for money
Review 54：Location on Pennine way, friendliness of staff
Review 55：tea cold at breakfast as was breakfast
Review 56：nothing really
Review 57：mostly everything
Review 58：The Hostel, facilities & Staff were excellent however in our room there was a considerable amount of mould growing on the wall next to one of the bunk beds.We only stayed for the one night as booked. I would have mentioned it had we stayed longer but I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Review 59：Bed and Breakfast in nearby hotels and B and Bs are all about £75-80 per couple. This means a large room with private bathroom and double or twin beds. The YHA, for a double bunk room and breakfast was £63 per couple. Shared facilities, narrow bunks and you have to make your own bed. I thought that was actually quite expensive for the facilities compared to a hotel.
Review 60：Very comfortable and homely. Lovely old house. Beautiful garden. Very good value, simple 3 course dinner. Well cooked breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent tea and coffee making facilities.
Review 61：i have stayed in dufton youth hostel and have always found it to be excellent.the meals are very good and the warden could not be more helpfull.all in all a great place to be.
Review 62：Nothing!
Review 63：We stayed three nights during half-term and they were the best nights sleep we had in our week away! Great beds, fabulous open fire, games and we even made a start on a jigsaw. Perfect base for walking, excellent pub across the road, thoughtful and helpful warden.
Review 64：Timer switch in shower room. Shower on a raised platform. No window in shower room. Covers on sofas - undercovers needed fixing and overcovers cleaning.
Review 65：Warm, comfortable and good food
Review 66：Cold self serve breakfast a bit pricey - cheaper to order an extra round of sandwiches.
Review 67：Perfect location for an overnight on the Pennine Way. Warm welcome and helpful friendly staff who accommodated my need for an early start.
Review 68：The board forming the foot of the bunk bed stopped me for being able tolie straight out or roll over in my sleep without waking myself up (I am6ft 4ins tall, but this would be an issue for anyone over 6ft, I guess).
Review 69：Value for money and the great breakfast.
Review 70：The miserable publicans in the pub opposite, has Thank you gone out of fashion?
Review 71：Ideal cycling and walking base, good food,very quiet. Wardens friendly and welcoming, a lovely family.
Review 72：We thought we were getting a twin room as it said on booking.com but in fact there were no twin rooms only a bunk bedded room. As neither of us wanted to climb up (being mature) my husband slept on the floor.
Review 73：The friendliness of staff and other guests. Good food and lovely surroundings. Liked the common sitting area with books.
Review 74：showers not working, small kitchen, delivery van driver leaving engine running at 0700, awkward to reach without car.
Review 75：friendliness (staff and other visitors), informality, good breakfast, nice village with good pub. (NB: please call me Tony!)
Review 76：Friendly and helpful staff Excellent evening meal Perfect stop for Pennine Way
Review 77：filthy cushion on chair in room so no where to sit
Review 78：Simon was lovely and very helpful , beds lovely
Review 79：Lovely youth hostel. Great village setting opposite an excellent pub that serves decent pub meals. YH staff very helpful and friendly.
Review 80：One shared loo on first floor.
Review 81：Great hostel in a great location
Review 82：The twin room booked was very small!
Review 83：The wardens were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent!
Review 84：Nothing at all
Review 85：Great hostel wardens and excellent food, both in terms of quality and value for money.
Review 86：Very relaxed, good food available if you didn't want to self-cater. Lovely location.
Review 87：Lovely Location, nice clean rooms and helpfull staff.
Review 88：cockerel crowing to welcome the dawn!
Review 89：comfortable/clean and great location. Plus bonus of a lovely pud a few minute walk away.
The Fine Print
All guests must show a valid photo ID upon check-in. Driver’s license, passport, student ID or similarly recognised national identity cards are accepted.All bookings made for more than 16 people will not be accepted by YHA and will be cancelled.Please note that towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.Please note this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.