Very good

Liked: I liked the excellent drying room and the little touches like the balls of newspaper left so I could fill my wet boots with them.

Passable

Centrally located old building with...

Liked: Old building in centre of Kirkby Stephen. Helpful staff left code for me on door. Quiet room, basic but adequate. Communal area has character.
Disliked: Not such good value compared to some other accommodation on the C2C walk. (I paid less elsewhere with towels & breakfast included &my own bathroom/toilet, although Kirkby Stephen seems relatively more expensive)

Good

Lovely spacious hostel

Liked: Good drying room (we needed it)Great space Friendly staff
Disliked: All was good

Excellent value for money, clean...

Liked: Lovely, clean, well equipped hostel, perfect for a restful sleep after a long hike in the rain. Can’t fault it.
Disliked: Spacious rooms, clothes drying facilities very welcome, lovely common room with games and piano

Very good

Liked: Central. Great spacious communal area and drying facilities
Disliked: Beds really soft with dipping mattresses

Have stayed in far better...

Liked: No breakfast
Disliked: No Staff were in attendanceDoor access codes left on card in folder on external door Kitchen areas was outdated and tired Shower wasn't very hot Voluntary donation box for tea and coffee , all accommodation now provides this facility free of charge Hostel on the whole is tired and dated

Excellent

Liked: Perfect stopover for walkers (or cyclists or anyone); warm, comfortable beds, good showers, friendly welcome
Disliked: Nothing