Fraoch Lodge - Hostel is located in Boat of Garten. Boat of Garten Golf Club and Carrbridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - 9 min drive
Cheese & Tomatin - 8 min drive
Ski Ing Doo Restaurant - 8 min drive
Cafe Mambo - 8 min drive
Route 7 Café - 7 min drive
About this property
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel
Upscale hostel
Consider a stay at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and free babysitting. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and barbecues
Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Family friendly
Free babysitting
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Limited housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1903
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
More
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 21 October 2022 to 31 December 2023 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: GBP 25.0
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Fraoch Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Fraoch Lodge - Hostel located?
Situated in Boat of Garten, this hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Avie Lochan is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
20 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.