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Bothies and bunkhouses in the Lake District

Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-fuelled adventures, jaw-dropping views or peaceful walking trails, the Lake District offers it all.

If you’re searching for group accommodation in the Lake District, our bothies and bunkhouses are the perfect base to explore Cumbria.

Bothies offer stripped back accommodation so are a great option for adventurous groups on a walking break. For those that want a back-to-nature experience without having to give up all the comforts of home, our bunkhouses provide self-catering accommodation for large groups, with cooking facilities and dormitories with bunkbeds.

Basic bothies
Mountains and woods reflected in a mirror-like lake

Holme Wood Bothy, Cumbria 

Holme Wood Bothy is situated in an idyllic location, just a few metres from the shores of Loweswater in the Lake District. The six-sleeper bothy offers basic accommodation, with a few added comforts such as a wood-burning stove and a basic kitchen area. From the bothy you could walk to Holme Force, a secret waterfall hidden in the woods, or go further afield to hike the peaks of Buttermere Valley.

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Walker resting outside Watendlath Bothy, Cumbria

Watendlath Bothy, Cumbria 

Looking for a base for a walking break in the Lake District? This rustic bothy is situated in a picturesque location in the Borrowdale Valley. The bothy can accommodate six people and one dog, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too. It also benefits from a fully-equipped kitchen and a log-burner for colder days.

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Explore the Lake District

A view over two lakes

Days out in the Lake District 

Looking for things to do on your holiday? Take a look at our guide to the Lake District and find your next adventure.

Beatrix Potter as an older woman in the Hill Top garden with one of her sheepdogs

Retrace the footsteps of Beatrix Potter 

While you're on your holiday, why not spend a day exploring Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse, Hill Top?

A woman sitting at Orrest Head during the sunset

Great Walks around Ambleside and Windermere 

Choose one of our gentle rambles through a Lake District woodland or challenge yourself to a hike taking in the dramatic Cumbria countryside.

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