The Hostelz.com Review
This hostel is about a 20 minute walk from the bus station. Head towards the Market Square in the centre of the town, then look for Station Street after the tower/information centre. Follow the street until the river and go along Penrith Road on your right. It's another 10 minute walk along the road until after the fire station and Royal Mail depot.
The hostel looks a little untidy from the outside but the inside is quite well-furnished. There is no 24 hour reception, so be as precise as possible with arrival times. There is no curfew; access is provided by a single door with the security code made known to every guest.
The rooms are mainly large dorms with double-decker beds. The beds are fairly comfortable and linens are provided. There are no power outlets in the room itself though, and no lockers/shelves either. The showers/toilets are well-lit and clean, but a few more are probably needed.
The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and comes stocked with an unusually wide variety of condiments/spices. There is a separate area where you can get free hot drinks anytime. The TV room comes with vending machines which sells toiletries besides the usual drinks/tidbits. There is a large dining area which is apparently used as a function room by the general public. It is a great way to mingle with the locals. There is no internet access yet. Overall, a nice place to stay in, especially you intend to cook.
The hostel looks a little untidy from the outside but the inside is quite well-furnished. There is no 24 hour reception, so be as precise as possible with arrival times. There is no curfew; access is provided by a single door with the security code made known to every guest.
The rooms are mainly large dorms with double-decker beds. The beds are fairly comfortable and linens are provided. There are no power outlets in the room itself though, and no lockers/shelves either. The showers/toilets are well-lit and clean, but a few more are probably needed.
The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and comes stocked with an unusually wide variety of condiments/spices. There is a separate area where you can get free hot drinks anytime. The TV room comes with vending machines which sells toiletries besides the usual drinks/tidbits. There is a large dining area which is apparently used as a function room by the general public. It is a great way to mingle with the locals. There is no internet access yet. Overall, a nice place to stay in, especially you intend to cook.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2005
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I really liked this hostel — it was clean and friendly and quiet (since I was there on a weekday!). According to the staff there had been a group of party-ers there that weekend). I ended up getting a whole girls' dorm room to myself for two days, which was awesome.
Great kitchen, lots of spices and soy sauce and even pureed garlic, wow. Pretty nice clean showers, though I had to tie a string to keep the water on hot! Separate bathrooms throughout the hallway.
Side note: I couldn't find the staff when I first came in, and some other hostellers showed me where my room was until I ran into someone maybe 15 minutes later to check-in. They were all really friendly, just not around much during the day, I think, since they're busy. :) — Katie (2005-06-25) The hostel was a little shabby from the outside but when we cracked the egg open it was a delight. The only way to explain it is by imagining the creamy filling inside a Cadbury's cream egg. Because we were all together we didn't socialize with the staff but they were very forward towards my husband!! The beds were springy but I'd definitely go again. Beautiful scenery and great facilities including the coffee and tearoom — a delight!!! A must for anyone!!! We will be back. — Bob & Christine (2005-05-06) This was an ideal place to stay while we were on our rugby tour. We all enjoyed the friendly staff and the warm wake-up call to a hot cooked breakfast. The pack lunches the staff prepared for us were superb, and I will definitely keep this hostel in mind for the next time I come. Thanks a lot from the whole of the Oldham Rugby Union Club!!! — Phil (2005-04-17)