Blacksmith's Hostel
Sleeps 14 | 3 Bedrooms
Blacksmiths has ground floor views over Loch Linnhe and the nearby islands off the end of the Caledonian Canal, Ben Nevis - and views to the sunsets over the Ardgour and Glenfinnan hills to the west– especially in autumn and winter!
Blacksmiths has its own large pine clad porch area for boots and wet gear.
Open Plan Kitchen Area
Fully fitted kitchen area with storage units & shelving. Completely equipped with crockery, cutlery , cooking utensils,pots & pans. Fridge & microwave. Excellent cooking facilities. All electric - full oven, hob with 4 rings, hood, and grill. Kitchen available at all times.
Shower rooms
There are 2 separate shower rooms in Blacksmiths. Each one has a full electric shower, wash hand basin, WC, shaver point and heater. There is no extra charge for showers.
Open Plan Living / Dining Area
2 long pine tables with fitted settles & benches to comfortably seat & feed 14 people altogether adjacent to cooking area. Comfortable easy seating on sofas and chairs provided in living area alongside dining area. There is no television in Blacksmiths. The interior of the Hostel living area is almost completely pine clad with light pine, which gives a light airy feeling ~ but is comfortable & cosy.
Bunkrooms
There are 3 bunkrooms in Blacksmiths, which sleep 4 (2 ) or 6 (1) persons with plenty of space.These are in full sized adult bunkbeds.
We provide:
- Mattresses; mattress cover and clean under sheet; pillow & pillow slip, duvet and duvet cover. All bedding is freshly laundered after each change over.
- All Bedding is free of charge. Beds are made up on arrival
- All cooking & catering facilities
- Tea towels, dish cloths, washing up liquid, and pan scourers
- Bin bags and some spares.
- Washing machine in the drying room along with a tumble dryer (£1 coins in the meter)
- Use of drying rooms (£1 coins required for meter)
- Wi-fi
- Personal towels for hire at £1 per towel
- Ample free, off road parking space for cars, minibus and trailer
Other Facilities on site
- Use of lecture / meeting room for up to 12 persons
- Lockable bike store
- Bike hire
- Canoe / kayak storage
