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Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Boat of Garten
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Front of property
Fireplace
Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Free babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Garden
  • Limited housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room (Thistle)

Standard Double Room (Thistle)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BN

What's nearby

  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 9 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 13 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 min drive
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 45 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 114 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 9 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 12 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Boat of Garten with a stay at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free babysitting

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Free babysitting

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1903
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 25.0 per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 October 2022 to 31 December 2023 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Fraoch Lodge Boat of Garten
Fraoch Boat of Garten
Fraoch Lodge Boat Of Garten Scotland
Fraoch Lodge
Fraoch Hostel Boat Of Garten
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Boat of Garten
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Fraoch Lodge - Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from 21 October 2022 to 31 December 2023 (dates subject to change).
Does Fraoch Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fraoch Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Fraoch Lodge - Hostel like?
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel is located a short 11-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club.

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The host/hostess extremely friendly. The evening meals superb and took extra note of my diet requirements. My room was fine but no chair or place to hang damp towel to dry out. The room was in an annexe and I had to go outside to access all amenities - lounge, dining room, guests’ kitchen. No kettle in the room so this kitchen was essential for out of hours cuppa. Very minor complaints all forgiven due to service and meals.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice proprietors, so-so accommodations
Probably other rooms that this YOUTH HOSTEL (not hotel, not lodge) offers were better than ours. We definitely did not overpay, and got what we paid for. Very nice proprietors as I mentioned and great location, but keep in mind that even some box wine has a really nice label.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fraoch Lodge
Rebecca and Andy were very friendly and accommodating. I was able to get a good early breakfast before leaving for work. The room was clean and had plenty of cupboard space. With the weather being so good, there was no need to use the drying room. The area was a great place to go for an evening walk, with the Boat Inn offering good food.
Richard, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice friendly place
The host was very accommodating and friendly. We got a room on the upper floor. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable but the room was cold, the heater doesn't warm up the room that well and the shower area was really small. The dining area was warm and cozy with a good nice view of the outside especially when it snowed.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodation with opportunity to be self catering as well, with shared kitchen. Very close to all the walking we wanted to do, with a nice wee basic local shop as well, very close by. Would love to stay during the Winter months and experience the lovely stove burning away in the living/dining area. The only thing I was disappointed about was the unavailability of a cooked breakfast.
Angie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very unique lodge! Easy come and go as you please& very good breakfast! Could use some new mattresses in room we were in. Mirror in bed area needed.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Received great local information.
Nancy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good for hiking Lovely village............................ ..........
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely B&B, the staff were really friendly and the facilities were great, particularly the kitchen area for guests to use. Great location with lots of local walks and places to visit.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Rebecca was lovely and the accommodation was very comfortable. A cereal/toast breakfast was okay, however, a cooked breakfast would be more welcoming
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A cozy hostel
A typical nice home along the main street that has been added on to and run has a small hostel. We had a great private ensuite room. Great location for local hikes in Boat of Garten or heading into the Cairngorm National Park. Kitchen available for guest use with a fridge. Hot porridge, juice and cereal plus toast included in the rate was perfect before heading out for a 9 mile hike. Decent restaurant down by the train station and fancier one just a couple doors down. An good deal at the rate we paid for a nice room.
Mic, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Would definitely stay there again
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

7 out of 10
Friendly owners and good cooked breakfasts, however beds weren't made during the day and we had to request toilet roll as it hadn't been replaced. Good, but with a little more attention to detail, could be great. Boat of Garten is very quite but Aviemore is just up the road.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly Staff. Wi-fi quite slow/intermittent.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Scots are the best
The owners are something else, they really invest in the guests, planning together what to do, to cook, to attend. Its a cozy place where you can walk barefooted and strike a good conversation with everyone on site. You feel welcomed. Try their homemade jam. Yummy.
CRISTIANO, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Schöne und ruhige Lage am Rande der Caingorms mit eigentlich großem Potential. Leider ist die Unterkunft eher als Hostel einzustufen. Unser Zimmer mit eigenem Bad ist ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und alles andere als ansehnlich.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Paolo Mario, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in the entrance of the speyside distilleries area. Walks are possible in the area. For dinner you should go in Arismore near Boatgarden. Karen is very helpfull. We have enjoy our staying.
Yves, 2-night trip
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