Hartfield House Hostel in Applecross: Photos and Reviews

Hartfield House Hostel offers a fitness centre for guest use. A shared kitchen and dining room, plus a laundry room with washing machines and dryers, are available. The hostel provides meeting and banquet facilities, a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area, and a shared lounge with TV and board games.

Four rooms have private bathrooms; other rooms share ground-floor shower and toilet facilities. Towels can be hired for £2 from reception. Rooms include family rooms, twin rooms, single rooms, and deluxe double rooms with en-suite showers. All rooms have heating, and some offer views of the surrounding hills.

The hostel sits in extensive grounds in the Applecross valley, a 5-minute walk from the sea and a 5-minute drive from the Applecross Inn. Inverness Airport is about 2 hours 30 minutes away by car; the nearest train station is Strathcarron, approximately 45 minutes by car. The property is on the North Coast 500 route, close to the Bealach na Bà pass and coastal cycling roads.

Pets are welcome at a charge of £15 per pet per stay. Guests are asked to bring a dog bed if available. The hostel's extensive grounds and outdoor furniture provide space for walking pets, and highland cattle and deer are often seen nearby.

The hostel has a covered bike storage area and a drying room for outdoor gear. A small shop sells snacks, frozen pizzas, and basic provisions. A continental breakfast (croissants, cheese, jam, butter, orange juice) is available for £5 on request.

Accommodation: Private rooms with en-suite or shared bathroom options

Amenities: Fitness centre, laundry, meeting facilities, board games

Location: Applecross valley on the NC500, near coastal and mountain routes

Pet Policy: Pets allowed for £15 per stay - extensive grounds for walks

Dining: Self-catering kitchen plus £5 continental breakfast and snack shop

Activities: Covered bike storage, drying room, access to cycling and hiking trails