Ship Inn & Duddon Sands Hostel. Lakeland pub, fine food, real ale. Adjacent S/C luxury hostel 16-18 beds. Garden & barbecue. Hire hostel/whole site for a party.

Situated at the foot of Kirkby Fell, and overlooking the Duddon Estuary, the purpose-built hostel offers luxury budget accommodation, open all year round. With its 'en-suite' 17th century friendly Lakeland village pub (built 1691, open Fri, Sat, Sun) , you can enjoy a traditional Lakeland holiday. Guests can self-cater or eat at the pub which serves a full menu of home cooked meals & a choice of real ales. Easily accessible, just 30 seconds walk from the scenic Cumbrian Coastal Train Line station, Coastal Path, and Cycle Route, the hostel is ideal for cyclists, walkers, train enthusiasts (we are close to both the Ravenglass and Haverthwaite Steam railways), nature lovers and families. We offer a large lockable shed and hose for bikes or other outdoor equipment. We even have our own ghost story!

Bespoke Lakeland-Break Service : For those planning a whole-hostel group booking it is possible by prior agreement to request special menus, choice of beers/wines, entertainment in the pub, outdoor pursuits activities, day trips etc. You think of it and we will price it up for you! If there are more than 16 of you we can even help arrange additional accommodation. This service is particularly suitable for family reunions, informal wedding parties, club/hen/stag weekends, or business team-building exercises.

Rooms Description

The Duddon Sands Hostel is adjacent to the pub, and provides 16 bunk-beds split over 3 rooms. A purpose built self catering facility for families, individuals or groups, with good hot showers, a kitchen/diner, a spacious drying room, warm comfortable beds and a large bike storage shed. Cooked breakfasts can be provided through the pub by prior arrangement for whole hostel bookings. Evening meals are available in the pub Fri to Sun and lunch on Sun.

Specialities

We are able to offer conference / function facilities, with catering and accommodation. The whole pub and hostel can be hired for informal wedding receptions or evening parties. For those wanting an active holiday we can help to arrange activities or put you in touch with local guides.