STAY WITH US
From hostel rooms to wooden cabins, Loch Voil Hostel offer a variety of accommodation in a unique setting to suit the needs of families, couples, group of friends and organised groups. It can accomodate groups of up to 12 people in one single building. Price starts at £20 per night, per person.
LOCATION & ACCESS
Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are no more than two hours drive away and there are many Ryanair/EasyJet Flights from all over Europe to Edinburgh.
By car: turn left at Balquhidder Village Hall and come in via the South Loch Voil unpaved potholed 5 mile-long track, it will take you between 30 and 45 minutes from Balquhidder Village Hall.
By taxi: from the Balquhidder Road End on the A84 (King’ House Hotel) to the Monachyle Mhor Hotel on the North (opposite) side of the glen. From there a short walk down a field and stepping stones or ferry will bring you here.
By public transport: there is one direct bus per day from Stirling Citylink) and various buses from Callander that will take you to the Balquhidder Road End on the A84 (King’ House Hotel) from where you can get a taxi to Monachyle Mhor Hotel (see above).
By bicycle/walk: turn left at Balquhidder Village Hall. Via the South Loch Voil unpaved potholed 5 mile-long track, it will take you between 30 and 45 minutes from Balquhidder Village Hall.
Message us 24 hour in advance if you require a ferry pick-up.
Please note we do not advise you to stay at Loch Voil Hostel if you wish to commute to Edinburgh or/and Glasgow every day. While we aren't far from the two main cities, the Hostel is still remote and the last 5 mile track takes up to 45 minutes.
Fabiana, 2023
Outer Space
Les' place is simply spectacular! For those looking for simple accommodation but with exuberant nature, this is the best place to stay and explore the Glencoe area. I won't repeat about the road that is already clear in the description and other comments because this is just a detail that makes the experience more picturesque. The cabin is rustic and had all the amenities I needed to have a perfect stay. The Les cabin is a unique experience and I really recommend it.
Jed, 2023
Hi-King
Hi-King Hut was one of the best places we have ever stayed. It's true that the forestry track is not for sports cars! Our car is a normal 2WD estate and managed fine taking our time. It took about 20mins from Balqhuidder. The plus side is that the intrepid nature of the track means that there are almost no cars and very few other people once you arrive. There is a kind of peace and quiet that is very hard to find. Our kids aged 6 and 9 were able to have the run of the place without any worries at all. We had a wonderful adventure in Les's rowing boat and our visit to Monachyle Mhor (the hotel across the Glen) was very enjoyable. The river was too high for us to get across the stepping stones so Les was kind enough to ferry us across and pick us up later. What a host! Also lovely that the place has a strong Gaelic connection which gave our kids, who are at Gaelic school, the chance to use a bit of the language and see it being used in a non-school setting. A truly fantastic family trip!
Malcolm, 2023
Mother Teat
This is a special place, and Les is a great host who went out of her way to make us welcome. It is a place for people who love wild country and can cope without city luxuries and amenities. You really need to stay for a few days, and really slow down and feel the environment.