Where to begin? Staying at the YHA Grinton was like being in a chateau or castle off the beaten path. It was the first destination on my motorbike tour and I absolutely loved it. Stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. Great service and access to meals. Lovely social environments and I even met other riders on their tours. Showers and beds were very convenient, and motorcycle parking was safe and secure. It was also a great starting point for exploring the country roads in the Dales. Couldn't have asked for a better place, really!

Can't complain about anything. I wanted a place away from civilisation and I got it. I had a lovely time.

Staff were very friendly and the location, close to Reeth at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, , is very special. Lovely countryside but not too isolated. Excellent walks from the door, great views and plenty of quiet areas to sit and read or chat. It was pretty busy on the Saturday night, Sunday breakfast was well attended and good value .

Nothing, really. We liked Youth Hostels in our youth and they provide so many opportunities still, for both young and old, to experience trips to special places. You are not staying at a 5 star hotel but the price reflects that. Our double room was warm and cosy. The bathroom upstairs was obviously a work in progress but the new claw footed bath was really nice and there was plenty hot water.

Reception staff were really helpful The view from room was great (sheep, pheasants, moor) Meals were hearty and staff in restaurant were lovely The self catering kitchens were great / well equipped and kept clean

I thought I had booked an en-suite family room but in the end the loos and showers were just across the corridor Some of the loos had different items not working such as hand dryers, no soap, holes in wall, People were wedging open fire doors, presumably staff as the wedges all matched. This is so dangerous - please don’t do it The big lounge was cold

YHA Grinton Lodge is an absolute gem! From the moment me and my family arrived, we was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The location is stunning, nestled in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire Dales. The lodge itself is cozy, there was 3 beds in the Pod, a heater, out door chairs to sit on and a chance if u choose to have a log fire , we roasted some marshmallows... The indoor accommodation was basic but clean and comfortable, What truly sets this place apart is the friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. There was a shared kitchen we decided to have a BBQ outside next to the Pods so we didn't try the food.

I particularly enjoyed the outdoor activities, theres so many beautiful walks and waterfalls close by it was so peaceful and rejuvenating. I can't recommend it enough for the price. We will definitely be going back.

I didn't expect such an amazing place. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and comfortable and we had an evening meal and breakfast and both were delicious and a fantastic price! The views were great, the atmosphere was friendly, we would 100% book again! The staff and their hardwork absolutely make that place!

The only negative comment I have is that the automatic motion sensored light in the family room wasn't ideal as when someone got up in the middle of the night for the toilet it lit the whole room up and woke the children.

Great place. Friendly staff. Toasty and warm throughout the whole building. Very clean. Lovely hot showers. Lots of room in the lounge. Cafe with a very reasonably priced menu or self-catering kitchen areas. Beautiful views and access to a variety of distances for walks and bridleways. Pod was spotless with a little heater. It was in an area with other pods nestled between trees, a camp fire 🔥 area in the middle, and a large bbq area. Dog friendly throughout (with the exception of kitchens and dorms). Very busy YHA, and met some interesting people. There's s pub half a mile down the hill and another 3 pubs and a village shop in Reeth scout a mile and half away.

If anything, it could probably do with a lick of paint in a couple of places and wallpaper sticking back down that is peeling off.

The breakfast was very good and the waitress was very friendly and welcoming. All the staff we encountered were very helpful and welcoming. The facilities were very clean. There was plenty of room to park our large vehicle. The accommodation was warm and dry.

It’s hard to find something we did not like but if we have to then here goes. It’s good that an evening meal was available but the meal itself was a little disappointing. The description on the menu made it sound better than it was, particularly the vegetables. They were not fresh seasonal vegetables, they were out of the freezer and very sparse. As a meal it was OK, but maybe a bit over-priced and didn’t quite meet the description. The waitress was however very friendly and helpful and could not be faulted.

We stayed in a cabin, the double bed was a mattress on the floor (which was ok for us but may be a problem for some), there was a small heater which we did use and it was enough to keep us warm through the evening. There were sockets so able to charge items. The cabin and bedding was very clean. The ‘outdoor’ loo unfortunately had a broken lock and the light didnt work but did have running water, didnt try the shower. However those in the main building were again very clean and light. The couple of staff we met were very friendly and the location for us was amazing. Lovely and peaceful. We took our own camping stove but food was available, and reception had a small bar and snacks (and some very tempting cakes!) Great value for money if you dont mind basic accommodation and are looking for a good base to do some walking/cycling.

We stayed in the outdoor pods, which were basic but with very comfortable beds, under trees in the garden. The hostel is an historic building, looking a bit like a castle, with panels explaining the history. It's in an amazing countryside location on the moors with great views of the hills, birdlife, and footpaths all around, There's plenty of room for children to run around, and the breakfast and evening meal were both very good and tasty, and great value. We'll stay longer next time to explore more of the area.

It would be useful to have a light switch by the door in the pods, rather than having to stretch over the bed.

This was an amazing stay, Beautiful surroundings, one local walk to pub met nice chatty friendly people. nice clean Kitchen to use and they do meals if you don't want to cook... what's not to like :)

Only thing I would say is book direct with the Lodge as I booked with Booking.com as I always use them and paid more.. We also ended up paying for a 4 people room and there was only 2 of us so worked out very expensive. I believe the Lodge could have corrected our booking price and contact Booking.com themselves to correct this mistake.... that is my only disappointment :(