OK, the CMS has found this
http://exclusive-hire.yha.org.uk/properties/england/yha-hawse-end
Even if there are only 10 of us it works out at just over £22 per night per person and it sleeps 24 so no probs with taking more along. It is situated here.
http://independenthostels.co.uk/members/hawseendcentre/location/
The pub is less than a mile away and the ferry to Keswick is just a few hundred yards. Catbells is straight out of the door for the more adventurous or there are lovely, wooded lakeside walks for those who want to take it easy. Just a suggestion and I'm sure there are plenty of other places but its definitely worth thinking about.
Only thing I'd say is that it might be difficult to get to sans car.
It is a bit tricky, but I'm sure we can arrange pick ups from Penrith/Kendal if you are coming by train.
It is just a preliminary suggestion, the fragrant Mrs Snap is looking into other options as well which I shall post as and when.
E2A: not sure how the accommodation is arranged, ie dorms versus rooms? Thinking in terms of the non-tog missus, do I ask her or not?
Me too.
I'm a member and so's my wife.It only needs a member to book it to get the discount and we are both members so... happy days.
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Is this simply a one night stop over in the Lakes ( ie Saturday) or is it a long weekend ?
I'm looking at flights to Liverpool which are very limited tbh but if something can be arranged then I'll try tag along.
Depends very much on getting from L'pool to the digs and back etc etc
@Andysnap
Is this simply a one night stop over in the Lakes ( ie Saturday) or is it a long weekend ?
I'm looking at flights to Liverpool which are very limited tbh but if something can be arranged then I'll try tag along.
Depends very much on getting from L'pool to the digs and back etc etc
You could always fly to luton and collected by a passing car that is going that way anyway and has to almost drive by the door of the airport
Tbh Yv Luton or Gatwick will probably work better as the flight to / from L'Pool appear to be very sparce, somedays there are no flights at all
So what days do i need to be looking for if flying to London as I could stay in the Lakes for any combination of nights but naturally I'll work around whoever is able and kind enough to offer transport
well my plan would be to do all three nights in the Lakes, so just really need Andy to confirm he is thinking Fri/Sat/Sun night or some other combination.
well my plan would be to do all three nights in the Lakes, so just really need Andy to confirm he is thinking Fri/Sat/Sun night or some other combination.
Just taking a quick look at direct flights to London, either Gatwick or Luton atm will work out similar prices.
I'm tipping that Luton is easier/ less busy to get to by road and of course is heading in the right direction ( North!) towards Cumbria so I'd be quite happy see what I can do about getting there say on the thursday (stopping over at or near the airport ) and leaving late monday or tuesday although I could be tempted to stretch thursday to thursday with a view to spending a couple of days sightseeing "Big Ben" etc
This is all dependant on flight times, transport, accomodation and of course cost.
LUTON!! Well, from my point of view anyway Even if there is a slim chance we will have moved by then, it will still be enroute, unlike Gatwick which is totally the other way.
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A quick update. If we book the Youth Hostel (and I think this is our best option as it is the most versatile, in a good location and cheap) it will be £667.50 for 3 nights and we should get £30 off for being members. Given the room layout, couples should get a private room and so long as some of the lads don't mind bunking in the same room it should work out ok, we could even accommodate a few late comers.
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