Moffat Independent Hostel, Bridge House, Well Road, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, DG10 9JT

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  • Exterior view of large grand house with neighbouring house in the distance
  • Privaye riim with bunks, leather sofa and coffee table
  • twin room
  • Quad room with two set of metal bunks and a table and chairs
  • Double bedrrom with bed and view our of the sash window to the garden
  • Free standing large white bath in large bathroom with window with views to the hills
  • beautifull georgian games room with pool table
  • Cosy lounge with deep red walls, aand antique style dark wood furniture a piano and a chess board
  • View through tall sash bay windows to the hills

Scottish Independent Hostel in the Southern Uplands

Moffat Independent Hostel is a friendly, family run, luxury hostel that has been set up with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Moffat is quaint town in the heart of the Southern Uplands and is a popular stop on a number of Britain's best long distance biking and hiking trails, including the Southern Upland Way, the Annandale Way, and the John o’Groats to Land’s End cycling route. It also provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful and often forgotten part of Southern Scotland, with it's castles, forests, waterfalls, lochs and vast expanse of wilderness.

Opened in 2022, the hostel is bright and spacious. There are 20 beds across 7 rooms with a mix 4 bed dorms, quads, twins and one double, all ensuite. Book by the bed, the room or take over the whole hostel. Facilities include a well equipped communal kitchen, a lounge/diner, games room, large drying room, large secure garage for cycle, motorbike, kayak storage and a bike wash area. Outside there is a paved patio area with seating and wonderful views to the hills beyond and parking for 8 cars. You can buy basic provisions from the hostel reception, while a 10 min walk takes you to the centre of Moffat with its shops, pubs & restaurants.

All bedding is provided. Sorry no stag or hen parties and no noise after 10pm.


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.
Moffat Independent Hostel is a friendly, family run, luxury hostel that has been set up with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Moffat is quaint town in the heart of the Southern Uplands and is a popular stop on a number of Britain's best long distance biking and hiking trails, including the Southern Upland Way, the Annandale Way, and the John o’Groats to Land’s End cycling route. It also provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful and often forgotten part of Southern Scotland, with it's castles, forests, waterfalls, lochs and vast expanse of wilderness.

Opened in 2022, the hostel is bright and spacious. There are 20 beds across 7 rooms with a mix 4 bed dorms, quads, twins and one double, all ensuite. Book by the bed, the room or take over the whole hostel. Facilities include a well equipped communal kitchen, a lounge/diner, games room, large drying room, large secure garage for cycle, motorbike, kayak storage and a bike wash area. Outside there is a paved patio area with seating and wonderful views to the hills beyond and parking for 8 cars. You can buy basic provisions from the hostel reception, while a 10 min walk takes you to the centre of Moffat with its shops, pubs & restaurants.

All bedding is provided. Sorry no stag or hen parties and no noise after 10pm.


This accommodation is featured on our map of the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh and South Scotland and here is its own website.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    18: 3x4, 2xtwin, 1xdbl.

  • Open:

    All year: Check in after 4pm. Check out by 10.30am. 24-hr access.

  • Price per night:

    Dorm from £30pp. Twin from £59.50. King double from £75. Quad from £110. Sole use from £540

  • Directions:

    Moffat Independent Hostel is just a few minutes from junction 15 on the A74 (M). One hour’s drive south of Glasgow, 1.5 hours from Edinburgh. The entrance to the hostel is at the Well Road / Ballplay Road intersection (right by the bridge over the burn).

  • Public Transport :

    By rail: Nearest station Lockerbie, (15 miles south of Moffat). Regular trains from Edinburgh & Glasgow, plus direct trains from many cities including London (4 hours) & Manchester (3 hours). From Lockerbie the regular 380 minibus travels directly to Moffat, (30 mins). By bus: Edinburgh- Moffat, 101 bus. Glasgow-Moffat, X74 bus. Both take approx 90 mins.

  • Walks :

    LEJOG Land's End to John O'Groats by bike
This accommodation is featured on the following pages
Family Friendly Close to a Pub Individuals welcome En suite rooms Accommodation for Cyclists Biker Friendly

This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available February Half Term 2025 Available Easter 2025 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025

Facilities

aMixed dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
lShop
pClothes washing facilities
[WiFi
uWithin 3 miles of NCN

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News & Offers from Moffat Independent Hostel

Calling All Road Cyclists! Take on the Moffat Triskelion: 2 days / 250km

June 26th 2024

Moffat Independent Hostel (Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland) is delighted to be running its first ever guided ride of the Moffat Triskelion from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. The Triskelion is a series of three circular road cycling routes totalling 250km which showcases some of the best scenery and quiet open roads that Scotland has to offer! Sign up now for a three-night, 2-day guided road cycling adventure for just £200 per person.

– Prices will be from £200 per rider
– Price includes ride briefing and welcome dinner on Friday, 2 x cooked breakfasts (veggie options available), and two days guiding
– Saturday’s ride will be the West Loop (100km) and Sunday’s ride will be the North and South East loops (150km)
– Accommodation is included in the price and will be at Moffat Independent Hostel (Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights)
– Prices are based on single berths in shared 4-bed dorms with en suite facilities. Groups of 3+ riders will be able to take private use of a room.
– Register your interest or sign up by emailing: [email protected] and find out more at www.moffattriskelion.com

Latest News

Games Room now open at Moffat Independent Hostel in Southern Scotland

July 23rd 2022

We have recently re-opened our games room which now has rather smart seven-foot pool table. Shoot a few frames, play cards, chess, or one of our selection of board games in this grand old Victorian front room with its large original fireplace and huge bay windows!

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You would be a Muppet to not visit Moffat

February 26th 2023

Moffat is a charming village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is a hidden gem that offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. If you have not yet visited Moffat, you are missing out on a truly unique experience.

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