RATAGAN YOUTH HOSTEL, Shiel Bridge

Ratagan Youth Hostel offers a variety of room types, all with USB charging points. All rooms can be booked as private rooms for groups or families. The accommodation is split over two floors with no en-suite rooms, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available throughout the building.

Guests can opt for a wee breakfast served in the large dining room or use the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. A bar in the comfortable lounge offers local craft beer or wine with views over the Five Sisters of Kintail. Basic provisions including frozen ready meals, confectionery, and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.

The hostel is surrounded by mountains, lochs, and forests with a bus stop 1.5 miles away for public transport. The garden provides direct access to launch kayaks into Loch Duich, home to porpoises, otters, and seals. Eilean Donan Castle is only 8 miles away, and low-level scrambles and ridge walks are within easy reach.

Facilities include a laundry, drying room, luggage store, and secure bike shed for outdoor enthusiasts. A lounge with board games and a TV area provides relaxation after a day on the hills. Free parking is available onsite, and the hostel can be rented exclusively for private groups.

The hostel welcomes pets and provides pet bowls for guests traveling with animals. Daily housekeeping, lockers, and key access are offered for guest security. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout the building, with invoice provided upon request.

Location: Lochside with views to Skye and direct kayak access

Rooms: USB charging points in every bed, bookable as private rooms

Dining: Breakfast option and full self-catering kitchen

Activities: Low-level scrambles, ridge walks, and castle nearby

Facilities: Drying room, secure bike shed, luggage store

Pet-Friendly: Pet bowls provided, pets allowed