Autumn in the Highlands of Scotland is a truly spectacular time to visit. Whether it’s just a short break or a longer staycation this is the perfect time to see the landscape’s natural splendour. Enjoy the crisp mornings, the atmospheric mountain mists and the dark skies. Return from your day’s adventures to a cosy hostel and a roaring fire. Book your great value Autumn 2020 break in a private hostel room. Or you might prefer exclusive use of one of the cosy bunkhouses below.
Autumn Breaks in the Highlands
Ardnamurchan Bunkhouse is in Glenborrodale on one of the UK’s last unspoiled coastal wildernesses. This recently renovated eco-bunkhouse has availability for Sept and October 2020.
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Between Arrochar’s peaks and Glencoe in In the Loch Lomond National Park close to excellent walking, climbing and white water rafting. The accommodation includes camping, chalets, hobbit houses, posh pods, glamping huts , camping cabins and the 4 star hostel .
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With day access, minimum 15% discount, reduced minimum occupancy requirements and no charge for cancellations!
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We are aware that people will be thinking of adventures and holidays for the next year after the difficult last few months. So we are offering an early booking discount of 20% for any bookings made directly with the hostel (by phone or email) before January 2021 for the coming year.
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Ooodles of nature time awaits you at Comrie Croft. Bike, hike or just take in the scenery and wildlife. We're putting in place lots of new measures to keep you safe.
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In the centre of Birnam just 10 mins' walk from Dunkeld, this refurbished Victorian manse offers a mix of self-catering hostel and B&B accommodation. Your perfect base to discover the mountains, waters, rich culture and heritage of Big Tree Country. Jessie Mac's has doubles, bunk rooms and family rooms, all en suite. One double has wheelchair access.
We plan to reopen our bunkhouse as a self catering sole occupancy facility with a minimum 2 night stay. The bunkhouse sleeps 12 people who will need to follow the guidelines regarding number of households/persons as required by the Scottish Government, which looks currently like it will be restricted to 6 adults and their children from two households. As a result, reduced rates for smaller groups are available.
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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.
We’ve missed you. It’s been a while since guests have been able to stay with us but we’re ready to welcome you back with VisitScotland "We're Good to Go" accreditation.
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With reduced capacity and no shared dorms. To keep everyone safely distanced.
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For the time being we are accepting single household bookings only, but will expand this as soon as we are able.
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The self-contained apartments Farriers, Forge & Anvil which sleep 2-8 persons each are available. These are fully self-catered with showers & toilets. The Smiddy Bunkhouse & Blacksmiths Hostel sleeping 10 and 14 persons respectively are available with low occupancy discounts. These are fully self-catered with showers & toilets. These are available to 6 adults and their children from two households. Until matters become more normal we will not be letting by the room.
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Ardenbeg bunkhouse has the two units of 10 & 13 beds. There self contained unit(s) are available for up to six adults and their children from two household groups.
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On the edge of Loch Ness, this award winning hostel is looking forward to welcoming people back. Now accredited with the good to go certification there's no reason not to visit Loch Ness this Autumn.
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We have set up our establishment to comply with all government guidelines to keep our guests, our staff and the people within our local area as safe and secure as is possible! It has been great to see everyone enjoying our new camp site and we would like to take this time to thank everyone for their compliance and observation of the rules and processes we have implemented. Our Hostel accommodation remains unavailable at present however our self-catering accommodation and campsite can be booked online
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We are open and taking bookings. Its lovely to see people enjoying the place and surroundings again.
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Smugglars Hostel in the picturesque village of Tomintoul, is open for group bookings! Due to the continued restrictions we cannot safely re open for individuals, but if you're a small group of 5+ get in touch for a discounted group rate!
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Located in the northern most town of the UK mainland. A wonderful location full of wildlife spotting opportunities and teeming with interesting history. Sandra's Hostel will be fogging their en-suite rooms with disinfectant between guests, to keep everyone safe.
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Overlooking the beach and across the Moray Firth this newly created bunkhouse has an absolutely stunning location within walking distance of the historic harbour of Portsoy
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We are offering sole use of the hostel for groups of up to 3 households. The newly renovated Alpine bunkhouse is available to individuals and smaller groups with kitchens, bathrooms and all communal areas socially distanced. Cleaning materials and reduced occupancy will help keep everyone safe. Minimum 3 night stay applies due to the increased cleaning involved between stays.
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Come and enjoy a blaze of glory before winter sets in. Àite Cruinnichidh has availability throughout October, November and December. One of four rooms may be booked. The hostel is also available for exclusive use by up to six adults and their children from two households, give us a call to discuss.
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Now certified 'Good to go' the warm and welcoming the staff at Backpackers Plus would love to meet you.
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At the heart of this exciting port town, the gateway to the Isles, Corran House offers anything from en-suite guest rooms with stunning sea views to cheap and cheerful comfy rooms.
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Cosy Shepherds Cabin, Shepherds Hut, Family Room and double/twin annex are all available for various dates (with a minimum of 3 nights stay).
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Accredited with the good to go certification Gulabin Lodge has taken necessary steps to keep guests safe. See the unending beauty of the Cairngorms and get some much needed fresh air.
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This iconic hostel is now available to groups of up to six adults (Aged 13 and over). You can have any number of children aged 12 and under in your party as long as the Adults and Children come from less than two households. This is a great opportunity to come and visit our small community on an isolated Knoydart peninsula. Please get in touch for our check-in times, we will try our best to accommodate your group’s arrival at our community run hostel.
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Nestled between mountains and lochs, 20 miles north of Fort William and 10 miles south of Loch Ness, Great Glen Hostel is your perfect Highland base
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This Autumn/Winter groups which comply with Government restrictions can hire The Lochside Hostel for exclusive use. We are expecting to be back open to individuals next year around the end of March.
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Surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of Deeside, Braemar Lodge Hotel and Bunkhouse are just a two minute walk from the village. Braemar Lodge Hotel, a former Victorian shooting lodge, is set in extensive grounds. The great value bunkhouse provides comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people within the hotel grounds. The bunkhouse is equipped with two shower rooms, one of which is suitable for wheelchairs. There's a generous, fully equipped, self-catering kitchen, but you are welcome to sample the excellent hotel meals. All bed linen and towels are supplied.
