Hostel facilities and local information

The hostel has 54 beds in family and dormitory rooms. We have one twin room, two five-bed rooms with double beds, one six-bed room, three eight-bed dorms and one twelve-bed dorm. Toilet and shower facilities are shared. Our self-catering kitchen is well-equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, hobs, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. The dining room has seating for 32 and there's also a comfortable TV lounge to relax in. We have an internet terminal or if you're bringing your own laptop you can take advantage of free wifi.

We have a very efficient drying room and plenty of secure storage for bikes and canoes and ample car parking space. A washing machine and dryer are available for customer use. All bedding is provided - there's no need to bring your own - and towels can be hired at the hostel if required.

Our hostel store is well stocked with cereals, snacks, soups, pasta, chocolate, soft drinks, sundries and more. We offer a pickup service to walkers within the South Laggan area - just call us if you're tired at the end of a long day's trek.

Local services

There is a small Mace shop one and a half miles north of the Hostel at the Well of the Seven Heads, by Loch Oich, selling groceries, newspapers and souvenirs, open 8am - 5pm daily (longer hours in summer). Invergarry (four miles) has a post office, playground, hotel and petrol station. Two restaurants are within walking distance of the Hostel: the Loch Oich Bar and Restaurant at the Great Glen Water Park, and The Eagle Inn On The Water (moored at Laggan Locks). Other options include the Invergarry Hotel, Glengarry Castle Hotel, and Letterfinlay Hotel, all within five miles.

Cycle hire is available through Monster Activities at the Great Glen Water Park and there's also a small swimming pool available for public use.