Cumbria Independent Hostels are a local group of Independent Hostels UK. Based in Cumbria and the Lake District these hostels are working together to promote their accommodation. Independent Hostels Cumbria produce a leaflet and have exhibited at Keswick Mountain Show. The hostels and bunkhouses are all members of the Independent Hostels UK Network.
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Hostels in IHUK Cumbria network
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Located between mountains and lochs 20 miles north of Fort William and 10 miles south of Loch Ness, the Great Glen Hostel is your ideal base. Perfect for touring the Highlands, bagging Munros or paddling rivers and lochs. It’s only a short walk to the Great Glen Way. The hostel provides comfortable, well appointed accommodation in twin, family and dormitory rooms and has a shop where you can buy your essentials.
Beds:
50: 2x2, 2x3, 4x5, 2x6, 1x8
Price/night:
Dorm beds from £23. Twin rooms from £26 pp. Whole hostel for sole use from £500 per night.
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A warm welcome & great value accommodation in Oban for singles, couples, families & groups. Enjoy a large self-catering kitchen, spacious lounge, comfortable rooms & big beds. Corran House is perfect for exploring Argyll & the inner Hebrides & is close to the bus, train & ferry. Downstairs try Markie Dans bar for tasty meals, live music & Highland hospitality.
Beds:
89: Private Rooms 4x4, 1x6, plus twins, doubles and family rooms
Price/night:
Private rooms only. See our website for live availability and prices
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Heart of Glencoe Holidays lies in woodland midway between Glencoe village & Clachaig Inn, with access to world-class cycling, walking, climbing & kayaking. Glencoe Ski Centre & West Highland Way are 20 mins away. The alpine bunkhouse sleeps up to 16 in 3 private rooms. There is also 1 cottage 1 4-bedroom lodge, 3 luxury caravans & 3 luxury log cabins. Fantastic drying room, WiFi & epic mountain views
Beds:
47: Bunkhouse:16. Cottage: 5. Lodge: 7 Caravans: 3x4. Eco Cabins: 2x2. Log Cabin: 1x3
Price/night:
From £25 to £70pp
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On the tranquil shores of Little Loch Broom overlooking one of Scotland’s finest mountain ranges, Badrallach Bothy and Campsite offer a fine base for walking or relaxing. Fish in the nearby lochs or simply enjoy the flora and fauna. Hot showers, spotless accommodation, an unbelievable price and the feeling of remoteness make the Bothy and Campsite a firm favourite. There is also a holiday cottage for hire.
Beds:
12: (area is for sleeping mats and bags - no beds)
Price/night:
£12.50pp, £2.50 per vehicle. £125 sole use. See @badrallachcampsite facebook page for camping/cottage fees.
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On a 34 acre croft managed by the North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory on the most northern isle of Orkney. Adjacent to a shell sand beach visited by seals and unique seaweed-eating sheep. Spectacular bird migration and outstanding views. Ideal accommodation for those interested in wildlife but welcomes all. The hostel sleeps 10 in three dormitories with a self-catering kitchen. Lounge bar and meals available in the Observatory Guest House.
Beds:
10: 2x4,1x2 + Guest house.
Price/night:
Hostel: £24, half board from £54. Guest house: private rooms £75 - £100 half board.
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Skye Basecamp is a fabulous centrally located bunkhouse with a mixture private en suite rooms & beds in small shared dorms. Perfect for lovers of the great outdoors, with hot showers, comfy beds and a great drying room.Shops & bars all within walking distance. Knowledgeable staff and enthusiastic guests create a fantastic atmosphere. Join us for sunset panoramas across the shores of Broadford Bay or take a stroll to the beach with its resident otters.
Beds:
35: 6x4 en suite, 2x4
Price/night:
Seasonal from £24pp. Discounts for longer stays and exclusive use.
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Unique, quirky comfortable compartments in a vintage railway carriage at Glenfinnan Station. At the start of the Viaduct Trail to the viewpoint for the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter films). En-route to Skye (Mallaig ferry), Knoydart & the Small Isles. Kitchen, seating area, WC, shower & drying room. Breakfast, lunch, evening meals in walking distance.
Beds:
10: 1x4, 3x2
Price/night:
Twin £65 (£48 single). Family (depending on numbers.) £65-£110. Bottom sheet & pillowcase FOC (duvet £4pp, towel £3pp). Whole Carriage from £220-£320 depending on numbers.
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Comrie Croft is the Highland Edge retreat for hikers, families, friends & mountain bikers, just over an hour from Edinburgh & Glasgow. The eco-lodge offers beautiful en suite rooms with king-size beds, lots of wood & natural touches. Together with a barn, courtyard & wild places it is also available for sole use & weddings. On-site facilities include a field-to-fork café, bike shop & hire, lots of bike trails & farm shop. A footpath takes you to the village of Comrie & to stunning glens and mountains.
Beds:
60: 48 + 12
Price/night:
Eco-lodge room: £50 per adult, £25 5-17 yrs. Under 5’s Free
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Islesburgh House 5 star Hostel offers top quality hostel style accommodation in Lerwick, the thriving main (and only town) on the Shetland Isles. With a choice of 2, 4, 6 or 8-bed private rooms, a well equipped kitchen, a large dining room & a comfortable lounge, you are assured of a comfortable stay in beautiful, bright & spacious surroundings.
Beds:
62: dorms & private rooms
Price/night:
Please enquire
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Close to the idyllic fishing village of Ullapool in a peaceful rural setting with lots of wildlife. A perfect base for climbers & walkers with 22 Munros and many other hills in the area.Next to Lael Forest Gardens which is renowned for its wildlife. The bunkhouse is ideally located for touring the North West Highlands with easy access to the areas of Torridon and up to Assynt.
Beds:
11: 2x4, 1x3 (dbl + sgl). All en suite
Price/night:
£25pp, £100 per room, £200 for the whole hostel. Discounts for stays of more than 1 night (see website for more info).
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Self-catering accommodation in the captivating small town of Stromness, Orkney. Within walking/cycling distance of the ancient Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar & Skara Brae. Stromness has a museum, art centre, festivals, scuba diving, sea angling etc. Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, single, double, twin, triple & family bedrooms, some with wash basins, others en suite. Towels & bedding inclusive. Free car park.
Beds:
28: 3x1, 4x2, 3x3, 2x4
Price/night:
Twin/triple room with w/b from £27.50. Single room with w/b from £30. Family en suite from £90. Twin or double en suite rooms from £65.
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Saddle Mountain Hostel is a friendly 5* hostel in Invergarry, between Loch Ness & Fort William, at the junction with the road to Skye. The 20 bed hostel has 5 bedrooms (4 private & 1 dormitory), a large kitchen, dining room, lounge & drying room. Perfect for Munro bagging, long distance hiking, cycling, paddling & day trips. Available for individual bookings and exclusive use. Exclusive use bookings only during winter.
Beds:
20: 1x6, 1x4 (1 double, 3 singles), 2x4, 1x2 (1 double, 1 single)
Price/night:
Dorm bed £28pp, private rooms from £24pp. Exclusive use price on request.
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This former Highland farmhouse provides warm & friendly hostel accommodation. Ideally situated within walking distance of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and the Great Glen Way and Affric-Kintail Way & with pubs, restaurants & supermarket close by. Residents-only bar. Hiking tours, fishing, watersports, mountain biking can be arranged locally. Whisky & beer tasting by arrangement. Catering for groups of 10+. Pet-friendly by arrangement.
Beds:
39: 4x6, 1x4, 1xfamily5, 1xtwin, 2xdouble
Price/night:
From £24pp
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Tiree is an idyllic Hebridean island surrounded by white beaches and clear, turquoise seas. Perfect for outdoor pursuits & wildlife enthusiasts,The Byre at Millhouse sits on the site of Cornaigmore Mill and offers hostel style accommodation. It sleeps16 across 4 rooms.Book by the bed, the room or book the whole place.
Beds:
16 : 2 x 2/3, 2 x 6.
Price/night:
Single bed in dorm £30pp. Private room £60 (for up to 3 people).
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Marthrown is set in the heart of Mabie Forest, 6 miles south of Dumfries. It has a sauna, a wood burning spring water hot tub, a large BBQ, garden areas, a challenge course and plenty of room for groups. There are a variety of mountain bike routes including the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby. The bunkhouse has now been converted to self-contained units, there are also Mongolian yurts, a bell tent and the jewel in the crown is the Iron Age Roundhouse for parties or weddings
Beds:
18: 1x6, 1x8 + Roundhouse, 3 Yurts, Bell tent + Camping.
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Come to Colonsay Backpackers Lodge & savour the idyll of this Inner Hebridean island. Explore the magnificent sandy beaches, ancient forests & beautiful lochs.Wildlife abounds; spot dolphins, seals, otters & many rare birds. The pub, café & shop are 3 miles away. Or buy fresh lobster, crab & oysters from the fishing boats. The lodge is a refurbished gamekeeper’s house with bothies. Centrally heated, it has 2 twin, 3 twin bunk & 2 three-bedded rooms.
Beds:
18: 6x2, 2x3
Price/night:
From £40pp in self contained cabin with ensuite; £35pp twin, £32pp bothy
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Situated in the town of Callander at the start of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, CYP Holidays is a great location for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With outstanding views over Ben Ledi this accommodation has comfortable beds, en suite rooms and a fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Everything you need for the perfect retreat. On the Rob Roy Way, Heart200 and NCR 7
Beds:
30: 2x2, 2x4, 1x6 + Pods: 2x2, 1x3/4, 1 x accessible
Price/night:
Private rooms: 6 bed from £75. 4 bed from £50. Twin rooms from £40. Pods: from £85
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Birsay Hostel in the northwest corner of the Orkney mainland offers comfortable accommodation for groups of 10 to 26 in 5 bedrooms. An ideal venue for outdoor education trips, clubs or family gatherings. It has a well equipped kitchen, dining area, drying room, disabled access and all bed linen is provided. There is a campsite in the extensive grounds. Close to spectacular coast, RSPB reserves, early settlements and UNESCO heritage sites.
Beds:
26: 2x4,1x2,1x6,1x10 + camping.
Price/night:
Prices on enquiry.
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Situated in the north of Hoy, breeding ground for many birds, including puffins, & site of famous 137m sea stack, The Old Man of Hoy. Wild flowers and bird life make this a must-visit location for naturalists.Overlooking Rackwick Bay (one of the most beautiful places in Orkney). Sleeps 8 across 2 bunk rooms. A small kitchen with good range of utensils & separate dining area. Bedding provided. Free car parking and bike storage.
Beds:
8: 2x4
Price/night:
For prices please check accommodation’s website or phone.
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A multi-award winning 4* hostel with a range of rooms to meet all needs and budgets in the bustling village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. Your perfect base to explore the Loch Ness area and an ideal stop off on the Great Glen Way. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and set in wooded grounds the hostel boasts 24 hour self-catering facilities, excellent home-made meal options, a rustic bar, free WiFi, and ample car parking.
Beds:
75: 7x6, 6x4, 4x2/3
Price/night:
From £27pp in dorm beds. Doubles/twins from £33pp. Family rooms from £86.
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This self-catering hostel can also be hired as a holiday cottage. The Bunkhouse overlooks the ferry port of Port Mor, it is near to The Tearoom and to the island's Community Hall. The Isle of Muck is just 2 miles long by 1 mile wide and has a population of 40 people. With a rich cultural heritage and amazing wildlife, Muck is the perfect place to unwind. BYO towel or hire from the hostel. Bring your own food supplies (no general store on Muck).
Beds:
8: 3x2 (bunks) 1x2 (double)
Price/night:
£30pp, under 16s £22pp. Sole use £120/night, £650/week. Bed linen included. Min 2 night stay policy.
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Enjoy spectacular views & watching wildlife in modern comfortable self-catering accommodation? Then you’ll love Argyll Backpackers! It’s on the banks of Loch Fyne, just minutes from Cycle Route 78 in the hamlet of Inverneil. Perfect for island hopping to Arran & Islay. Shop at Tarbert or Ardrishaig/Lochgilphead before arriving.
Beds:
29: Hostel 24: 1xdbl, 1x3 (dbl+bunk above), 2x2, 2x4/5, 1x6. All en suite. Wee Snug: 4/5: 1xdbl; 1xtwin, (+z-bed if required).
Price/night:
1-2 nights: £35-£55pp. Ask about discounts for 3+ nights, sole use, weddings, Xmas & New Year.
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Situated on the shore of the Moray Firth coast in Portsoy, The Sail Loft has a stunning location. Converted from a former sail making loft, The Sail Loft is modern and well equipped. It provides self-catering accommodation for 25 in a mixture of single accessible, twin, triple and bunk rooms, with secure cycle storage, cycle wash-down facilities and an outdoor hot tub. The Sail Loft is a short easy walk from Portsoy town centre and its charming 17th century historic harbour. Groups welcome.
Beds:
25: 1x6, 1x4, 2x3 (sgl), 4x2 (sgl), 1x1 (accessible)
Price/night:
From £31 per person.
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The Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Campsite is a stone lodge & campsite, situated on the shores of a sea loch on the Scottish North Coast. Furnished, like a boutique hotel, but with all the friendliness of a hostel. There are comfortable private bedrooms, a relaxing cafe bar, a lounge/dining room and a well stocked shop. The campsite is fully equipped and has panoramic views of Castle Varich, Ben Hope & Ben Loyal. Holiday cottage and static caravan are also available.
Beds:
19 in hostel, plus cottage, static caravan and a large campsite.
Price/night:
Private rooms from £70. Contact for other prices.
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Findhorn Village Hostel is right by the beautiful Moray Coast. Great wildlife sites & the Speyside distilleries are within reach. It provides self-catering accommodation for groups or individuals. It has shared bunkrooms, a two-person room & an en-suite family room. Large communal kitchen/ dining/ living area. A self-contained studio (6 beds) has a small kitchenette & en-suite shower.
Beds:
32: 2x10, 1x4, 1x2, studio flat 6
Price/night:
Dorms £25pp, Mates Cabin £50, Captains Suite £100, Lobster Pot £130. Discount for groups. Sole use from £475.
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Ross of Mull Bunkrooms are located less than a mile from the ferry link to Iona at Fionnphort. Ideal for exploring the superb wildlife, rich history & shell-sand beaches of the Ross of Mull, so loved by outdoor enthusiasts.Perfect for day trips to Staffa, the Treshnish Isles & Iona.There are two 4 bed bunk rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, woodburner and stunning views.
Beds:
8: 2x4
Price/night:
Flexible rates from £50 - £160 depending on number of guests, time of year and length of stay.
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Glebe Barn offers 4* homely accommodation on the extraordinary Isle of Eigg. It is situated within 1 mile of the island shop & café/restaurant. Offering outstanding sea views, it sleeps up to 22 in twin, triple, family & dorm rooms. Perfect for individuals, families or groups. Also two person mezzanine apartment.
Beds:
22: 1x2, 2x3, 1x6, 1x8.
Price/night:
Dormitory bed: £23 (1-6 nights), £21 (7+ nights). Twin room £46 (1-6 nights), £42 (7+nights). Triple room £69 (1-7 nights), £63 (7+ nights). Contact for quote for groups.
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Inchnadamph Explorers Lodge is a grand house tastefully converted to provide a variety of accommodation in the Scottish Highlands.Choose from private rooms, dorms, a self-catering cottage, shepherd huts and steading studio apartments.Located at the foot of Ben More Assynt, overlooking Loch Assynt, it is a great base to explore one of the wildest areas in the Highlands. On North Coast 500 classic road route.
Beds:
50
Price/night:
From £31pp
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Kirk Yetholm Friends of Nature House is perfectly located at the start/end of the Pennine Way. It is also close to St. Cuthbert’s Way, the Borderloop Cycle Route and Sustrans Route 84. It’s a great base too for local day hikes, ideal for individuals, families and small groups. Recently upgraded, the house offers a comfortable, friendly and peaceful retreat. Evening meals and breakfast are available in the adjacent hotel.
Beds:
22: 1x7, 1x5, 1x4, 2x2 (twin), 1x2 (bunk).
Price/night:
From £28, under 18’s from £26. Discounts for Friends of Nature/NFI members.
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Gerry’s Hostel is situated in a wilderness area on the most scenic railway in Britain. It is on the Cape Wrath Trail, The T.G.O Challenge Route and is 0.5 miles from the Coulin Pass at Craig. It sleeps up to 20 in a large dormitory & private rooms, with some heating. The beds are all made up with sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers. Meals & draught ale are 15 min drive away. Great location for walking, climbing, fishing, cycling, golfing and wildlife watching.
Beds:
20: 1x10, 2x5/6
Price/night:
Dorm £25pp per night. Family room, twins and doubles also available.
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Cornmill Bunkhouse is situated on a traditional croft. The mill was built in the early 1800s and was active until 1920s. It is now 4* accommodation for individuals or groups.It is an historic setting; the smaller bunkroom has a patio door looking onto the workings of the old mill with its large wooden cog driving wheels. Activities can be organised for groups including laser tagging & shooting. Hen and stag parties welcome.
Beds:
14: 1x8,1x6
Price/night:
£25pp. Discounts available for group bookings.
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The Campbeltown Backpackers is housed in the Old Schoolhouse, a Grade B listed building.
The hostel offers easy access to the facilities of Campbeltown: swimming pool, gym, cinema and distillery tours. A good stop (for a shower) along the Kintyre Way which gives walkers great views of surrounding islands. The area offers very good windsurfing, surfing, mountain bike routes and is the start of Sustrans Route 76
Beds:
16: 1x6, 1x10
Price/night:
£33 per person
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Set in the scenic coastal village of Helmsdale, all six rooms at the Lodge are en-suite. There is a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area with log burning stove. On the NC500 and Land’s End to John O’Groats routes, the Lodge is popular with ‘end to enders’ and walkers exploring the far north Marilyn Hills. Perfect stopover en route to Orkney. Pets welcome on request. Groups welcome.
Beds:
24: 6x4 (all private en-suite)
Price/night:
Adults from £30. Children from £15. Dog £10 per stay. Private en suite from £70.
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The historic town of Inveraray, on the western shore of Loch Fyne, is a superb location for exploring Scotland’s Southern Highlands and Islands. Inverarary Hostel is perfect for independent holidaymakers who enjoy socialising.The hostel offers simple, comfortable accommodation in private rooms, an excellent self-catering kitchen, communal dining area and a cosy wee lounge.
Beds:
22 in 10 rooms
Price/night:
Private rooms from £25pp.
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The Heb Hostel is a family-run backpackers hostel in the heart of Stornoway on the enchanting Isle of Lewis. It’s ideal for travellers visiting the Hebrides. Cyclists, walkers, surfers, families & groups are all welcome. Clean, comfortable, friendly & relaxed, Heb Hostel aims to provide a quality stay at budget prices. There are many facilities, including a common room with peat fire, free WiFi and local guides.
Beds:
30: 1x8, 2x7,1x4 (family), 2x2.
Price/night:
Dorm £23pp. Family room £90/£110. Twin/double from £70. Shepherds hut from £80.
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Craignure, a superior eco-sensitive bunkhouse, purpose built in 2014, is the perfect base for your Mull adventure.Set on the water’s edge close to the ferry port, there’s the Craignure Inn next door for traditional island hospitality.The 4 well-appointed bunkrooms have en suite showers & there’s a spacious well-appointed communal area with kitchen, ample dining & relaxing space.
Beds:
20: 2x4, 2x6
Price/night:
Please look on website.
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Part of the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle of Lewis, the Gearrannan Hostel has been refurbished to sleep 13 including a 3 bed family room. Warm and cosy it has a well equipped kitchen & two modern shower rooms. The bunkhouse (groups only) sleeps 14 in bunks. The perfect base for many local attractions from surfing to country walks, archaeology to cycling. There are also 3 holiday cottages.
Beds:
Hostel: 13: 1x6, 1x4, 1x3. Bunkhouse: 14: 2x6 1x2. Black houses: 1x2, 2x3-5
Price/night:
Hostel: from £30pp, family room from £85
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Laxdale Bunkhouse, on the Isle of Lewis, lies within Laxdale Holiday Park, a small family-run park set in peaceful leafy surroundings. Just 1.5 miles away from the town of Stornoway, it’s an ideal base for exploring the island. Built in 1998, the bunkhouse has four rooms of four bunks. There is a drying room, a spacious fully equipped dining kitchen, a comfortable TV lounge and BBQ area. Toilets/showers are located in the building & are suitable for the disabled. Wigwams are also available.
Beds:
16: 4x4.
Price/night:
£23 adult, £20 child, £80 room (3 or less people) £350 sole use.
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Glenprosen is the most intimate of the Angus Glens on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Two Munros; the Mayar and Driesh link Glenprosen to the Cairngorms plateau.Prosen Hostel is also close to the upgraded East Cairngorms footpath network. Converted to the latest and greenest specification, the 4* hostel offers cosy, quality accommodation for 18. With 4 rooms, sleeping 4, 4 and 6 in bunks and a family room sleeping 4. You can also hire the nearby village hall.
Beds:
18:1x6, 3x4
Price/night:
£26pp. Min periods & prices apply for Xmas and New Year.
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Ballater Hostel lies in the centre of Ballater, near Balmoral, on the east side of the Cairngorms National Park. Traditional dorms & private rooms, along with a large open plan kitchen/dining/communal area make a great space to relax . Excellent drying room, laundry & secure cycle storage available (with outside tap, CCTV, electrical points & bike racks). Either book the whole hostel, a room or just a bed with no minimum stay. Excellent facilities, comfortable beds and a warm and friendly welcome awaits you - the kettle is always on!
Beds:
29:1x8,1x6,1x4,1x2,3x3 (family)
Price/night:
Dorm beds £23. Private rooms from £38.
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Chase The Wild Goose is on the Great Glen Way in the village of Banavie, near Fort William, at the end of the West Highland Way. You can be sure of a warm welcome, a comfortable bed and the company of like-minded travellers in a pleasant out-of-town environment. Whether you are on a relaxing holiday with family or friends, enjoying the adventure of a lifetime or travelling the world. Take time out in the Scottish Highlands. The scenery is breath-taking! The hospitality is second to none!
Beds:
38 : 3x4, 1x5, 1x6, 1x7, 1x8
Price/night:
From £30 per person. Exclusive use is available to groups.
a Dormitories
c Private rooms
g Fully heated
m
Meals provided or available locally
k Self catering facilities
! Bike shed
i Drying room
[ WiFi available
On the unspoilt Isle of Lewis, Ravenspoint Hostel sits on the shores of Loch Erisort, providing comfortable accommodation in a traditional crofting community where Gaelic is still spoken on a daily basis.Whether travelling by bike, car or on foot, look out for white-tailed eagles, otters, deer and enjoy exploring the community-owned Pairc Estate on which the hostel sits alongside a small shop, tea-room, fuel service and museum.
Beds:
9: 1xdbl, 1xtwin, 1x5 bunks
Price/night:
Private double or twin room £65. Shared dorm room £25pp.
c Private rooms
g Fully heated
k Self catering facilities
i Drying room
[ WiFi available
Surrounded by magnificent scenery, the Hoy Centre is perfect a peaceful & relaxing holiday. It’s also an ideal venue for walking, outdoor education, weddings, workshops, clubs or family gatherings. Offering high quality, 4* accommodation, the centre has a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge & a large dining hall. All rooms are en suite with twin beds and one set of bunks. Hoy is an RSPB reserve comprising 3,500ha of upland heath & cliffs with a large variety of wildlife including arctic hares.
Beds:
32
Price/night:
Please phone for prices for singles, families or groups. Either on a daily or residential basis.
a Dormitories
c Private rooms
g Fully heated
m
Meals provided or available locally
k Self catering facilities
! Bike shed
i Drying room
[ WiFi available
This friendly family run hostel has been designed with comfort and the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Situated on the edge of the pretty town of Moffat, the hostel sleeps up to 18 in a selection of en-suite quad, twin & double rooms. It has bike/kayak storage, bike wash area, drying room and all bedding is provided. A perfect stopover on the Lejog cycle route & the Southern Upland Way. Book a bed, a room or the whole place.
Beds:
18: 3x4, 2xtwin, 1xdbl.
Price/night:
Dorm from £30pp. Twin from £59.50. King double from £75. Quad from £110. Sole use from £540
