ACCOMMODATION LINKS

We are often asked by our customers, who come from all corners of the country, for accommodation recommendation. In response to these requests we have put together this accommodation list, we have included details of accommodation local to our training venues in some cases the training venue offers the opportunity to stay on site. We have also included details of some tourist information accommodation guides/links a great resource when it comes to locating somewhere to stay. GPST can accept no responsibility for any problems arising form bookings made using our accommodation links.

Tourist Board Accommodation Guides/Links

GoCumbria.com Web Site Details: www.gocumbria.com
Contact Details: 0808 1008848

The choice of places to stay in Cumbria - the Lake District is endless, from large, luxurious hotels and cosy B&Bs to well equipped caravan and camping parks, comfortable self-catering cottages and tourist hostels or camping barns….you can even stay on a farm….wherever you choose to stay you can be sure of a warm welcome, great service and some of the most picturesque surroundings to be found anywhere.

keswick Tourist Association Web Site Details: www.keswick.org.uk
Contact Details: 0905 069 1059

The Keswick Tourism Association has over 450 members in the hospitality trade. On this web site you will find a wide range of accommodation in Keswick town centre and the surrounding villages as well as information on shopping, eating out, and things to do

lake-district.org.uk Web Site Details: www.lake-district.org.uk
Contact Details: Keswick TIC - Moot Hall 017687 72645

The Information Centres can help find you accommodation if you are planning a visit, either telephone or call in to make a local booking or to use the "Book-a-Bed Ahead" outside the Lake District.

A Great Place To Stay

A Great Place Web Site Details: www.agreatplacetostay.co.uk

Online Guide to bed and breakfast, guest houses, luxury hotels and self-catering accommodation in the British Isles - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Linked to A Great Place to See - stately homes, gardens, castles, art galleries, museums, churches, places of historical interest and lots of other attractions.

North Lakes

Mill Inn The Mill Inn: Mungrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 0XR
Web Site Details: www.the-millinn.co.uk
Contact Details: 017687 79632

Lying at the base of Souther Fell and Blencathra in the tranquil and unspoilt village of Mungrisdale, The Mill Inn provides the perfect setting for your visit to Cumbria. With the Glenderamakin River flowing below and the Lakeland fells above, you are sure to appreciate the striking and pleasant location of this 16th Century Coaching Inn. The Mill Inn is directly opposite the village hall the venue for many of our courses - under new ownership since April 08

Mosedale End Farm Mosedale End Farm B&B Mosedale, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 0XQ
Web Site Details: www.mosedaleendfarm.co.uk
Contact Details: 017687 79605

After staying the night in one of our comfortably furnished rooms, start your day with our hearty farmhouse breakfast. Walk the fells directly from our working hill farm, an ideal base to put GPS training into practice - only 2 miles from Mungrisdale.

 

Near Howe Guest House Near Howe Guest House
Mungrisdale, Cumbria. CA11 0SH
Tel: 017687 79678
e-mail equiries@nearhowe.co.uk

Steve & Jill Wooley offer suberb farmhouse bed and breakfast accommodation together with five seperate high quality self catering cottages all of which stands in the midst of 380 acres of rolling countryside just a few minutes drive from the Village Hall location of our training courses in Mungrisdale.
Near Howe is easy to find just off the A66 and only 10miles from Junction 40 of the M6

 

North Lakes

 

Borrowdale YHA YHA Borrowdale - Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 5XE
Email: Borrowdale@yha.org.uk
Tel: 0870 770 5706

This popular hostel is situated in the heart of some of the best walking country in the Lakes; it will be the venue for our "Let's Go Geocaching" activity breaks run in partnership with the YHA..

South Lakes & Eden Valley

Ambleside YHA YHA Ambleside: Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 0EU
Email: Ambleside@yha.org.uk
Tel: 0870 770 5672

Ambleside is a central location in the Lake District and is a popular base for walking enthusiasts and outdoor people. This large hostel is just outside the busy village on the shores of Lake Windermere, there are outstanding views from the hostel lounge and many of the waterfront bedrooms.

 

Black Swan Hotel

Ravenstonedale

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

CA17 4NG

Email: enquiries@blackswanhotel.com

Website:www.blackswanhotel.com
Tel: 01539 623204

This family run hotel is situated in a conservation village and an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's possible to find some great walking here without being overwhelmed with the crowds you might find in the heart of the Lakes. Our experince is that a warm welcome awaits you here along with great home cooked food and real ales. A great base for our hillwalking courses.


Cotswolds

Hare & Hounds Hare & Hounds Hotel. Westonbirt Tetbury, Gloucestershire. GL8 8QL
Web Site Details: www.hareandhoundshotel.com
Contact Details: 01666 880233

The Hare & Hounds is a family run 3 Star Hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. It is situated 3 miles from Tetbury on the A433 near the famous Arboretum, and is located in 10acres of well tended grounds. Dine in the elegant restaurant or informally in the bar, with real ale and good food.

Hertfordshire

Lee Valley YHA YHA Lee Valley; Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. EN8 9AJ
Email: leevalley@yha.org.uk
Tel: 0870 770 6118

Close to London and the M25 the YHA is set adjacent to the 10,000 acres of the Lee Valley Country Park. With the main line station at Cheshunt a few minutes from the door the hostel is an ideal venue for our courses with good communication links with Greater London and the South East

Northumberland

Horncastle Farm B&B Horncastle Farm B&B. Kirkwelpington, Northumberland. NE19 2RA
Web Site Details: www.horncastle-farm.co.uk
Contact Details: 01830 540247

Susan and Jon Pittendrigh welcome you to Horncastle Farm. We are situated just outside the Northumbria National Park, with stunning views across the rolling countryside. It is ideally situated for touring the Northumbrian/Scottish Borders. We have stayed here and enjoyed the real fires, great breakfasts, and comfortable room.

Yorkshire Dales

Dalesbridge Dalesbridge, Austwick Nr Settle, LA2 8AZ
Web Site Details: www.dalesbridge.co.uk
Contact Details: 015242 51021

Dalesbridge offers a variety of accommodation, B&B, Self Catering, Bunkhouses, and Campsite, all of which provide a comfortable atmosphere, with the added advantage of courses being held on site.