Fraoch Lodge  

In the heart of Boat of Garten, this mountain-lodge style hostel sits in the village centre near Boat of Garten Golf Club. About 28 miles from Inverness Castle and 33 miles from Inverness Airport, it’s a smart base for skiing and cycling. Family-friendly and self-catering options make it ideal for groups and outdoorsy stays.

Fraoch Lodge mixes hostel value with mountain-lodge comfort — a 5-star hostel where rooms are twins with their own hand-wash basins or en suites, not bunk-dorms. The vibe is flexible and cosy: garden, playground, library, picnic and BBQ areas, plus guided walks and walking packages. The team bakes fresh bread daily and makes its own preserves, so you can actually wake up to it.

Free private parking, a restaurant, shared lounge and a self-catering kitchen. Ski transfer and easy access to nearby slopes, tour assistance and car rental for getting out and about. Outdoor-friendly features include a garden, playground and BBQ/picnic spots.

Free WiFi and free private parking make logistics simple; a tour desk and car rental help with local transfers. The property has an elevator for accessibility.

Breakfast choices include continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Fresh-baked bread and house preserves feature daily; use the self-catering kitchen or choose on-site catering and restaurant meals. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available for casual outdoor dining.