The Garenin Hostel on the west coast of Lewis is one of the warmer buildings in the UK. A groundsource heatpump has been fitted and energy from 70 metres undergound makes this hostel particularly attractive during the chilly days and nights of Winter and the colder periods of the Spring.
The hostel is set in a fine hillwalking and cycling area. Also popular here is pony trekking. You can fish the River Cree.
Why not stay in a real highland castle? Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel was built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland.
Rooms are only available on a 'room only' basis. Glades House provides single, double, twin and family rooms (some ensuite). All bedrooms (serviced daily) are equipped…