Ratagan Youth Hostel

Small and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye. Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, this warm and welcoming hostel offers guests a variety of room types, all with USB charging points, and all able to be booked as private rooms. The accommodation is split over two floors and none of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in the large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel’s comfortable lounge, while enjoying stunning views over the Five Sisters of Kintail.WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, drying room, luggage store and secure bike shed. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.Although surrounded by mountains, lochs and forests, the hostel is just off the main road, with a bus stop only 1.5 miles away making it easily accessible by public transport. Free parking is available onsite.Ratagan is a popular choice with outdoor enthusiasts and there are a number of low-level scrambles and ridge walks within easy reach of the hostel. The garden is ideal for launching kayaks for a paddle in Loch Duich, home to porpoises, otters and seals. World famous Eilean Donan Castle is only eight miles away.The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental. Getting to the hostel: 120km to Inverness Airport. 160km to Glasgow Aiport. 190km to Prestwick Airport Bus stop to Skye Inverness Glasgow approx. 2km from hostel Free parking is available at the hostel About 2km off the A87 Skye-Inverness road exit at Shiel Bridge Free at the hostel Kyle of Lochalsh train statio is 29km from the hostel

Geolocation longitude :

-5.4474

Geolocation latitude :

57.2227

Address line :

Glenshiel, Kyle, Ratagan, IV40 8HP, Scotland