4 stars
alan - Scotland
October 2009
4.5 stars
- Scotland
5 stars
Doug, Griogair, David - Scotland
Mof Bram - England
Don't rely on the cafe at the station being open. The lease to the present tenants was due to end on November 1st and was not to be renewed.
Geogmen - England
A great hostel with a warm welcome in a wonderful setting! Dr.Michael Staveley &,Clive Blanshard FRGS
Santi - England
SteveJ - England
The hostels location is serene
SC - England
Dugal - Scotland
September 2009
brianboru - England
gbh - England
Will Watts - England
We stayed here for one night as a 'holiday' from doing the West Highland Way (by train to & from Bridge of Orchy) and thoroughly enjoyed it. A wonderful hostel in beautiful surroundings. GO THERE!
3.5 stars
JC - Scotland
Make sure you are aware of the limited facilities at this hostel before arrival!
Angelika - Germany
Diana from Germany - Germany
A great experience to stay in Scotlands second remotest hostel. Although there is still no shower, facilities have improved a lot in the last years. It remains a lovely basic place with a nice real fire and lots of atmosphere.
Agnès Abt - France - France
"the best place of scotland!"
Pip - England
Geoff - England
August 2009
A great little hostel for those wanting an adventurous holiday. Walked across Rannock Moor to the hostel and left by train. No road access gives the feeling of isolation.
Jenni - Scotland
Our long awaited visit to Loch Ossian turned out, despite some very wet weather, to be a real treat. We left the car in Crianlarich near the hostel which felt the safest option before getting the train to Corrour. Sadly, despite the rain and midges, we were not made welcome at the cafe, so headed straight to the hostel, where we were made very welcome.The young relief warden (Ben) made us feel immediatly at home, sharing with us his knowledge of local wildlife and plant-life. Black throated diver on the loch, dotterel on Beinn na Lap and a herd of deer across the glen, wild ceps and blaeberries in the forests were such a treat. Good to experience living virtually off-grid for a couple of days.(Only a telephone landline makes it a little connected).Compost loos were smelly but hopefully this issue can be resolved.
Sue - England
Hostel is in superb location and has a lovely atmosphere to it. Well worth a visit or two!!!
Maria - Malta
This hostel is really out of the way so do take sufficient food and drink with you! There's no Tesco! A truly amazing place if you want to 'escape' and so easy to access by train. Also amazing because of it's eco-friendliness.
zarko - England
Marilynbagger - Scotland
Beinn na Lap - the local Munro - is easier than a Saturday afternoon's shopping trip and you get a better view than from the top of Sauchiehall St.
Gill - England
Take as little rubbish with you or as little stuff that will generate rubbish as you have to bring it all back with you. Prepare well!
Alex - Scotland
We brought our two young sons (5 & 8) for two nights. They loved it, especially the compost loilets! They also claimed their first Munro, Beinn na Lap, just beside the hostel. Arriving by train was a great adventure too. The warden and the other guests were very friendly and welcoming and the hostel has chess, Jenga, dominoes etc which kept us entertained so any qualms we had about bringng youngish children swiftly disappeared. We cooked for ourselves one night and ate at the station house the other night. As long as children are OK with long walks in any weather conditions then I would definitely recommend Loch Ossian as a great antidote to everyday life.
barbara - Germany
UKTim - England
panos - Greece
July 2009
Fi - Scotland
I met other travellers who didn't realise there were no showers (there is a loch right on site though!) so perhaps this needs to be publicised so that folk can come better prepared
Mirka - Czech Republic
Nigel - England
A stunning location & you can't get a mobile phone signal, which is a bonus.
Alistair - Scotland
We had a fine walk in from Dalwhinnie.
no comment - Scotland
purplebox - England
Daisy - Scotland
Great hostel to stay in you really want to get away from things!!
Hart - England
Paul - Scotland
June 2009
Fantastic location!
mornski - Scotland
As you have to take all your rubbish away with you, don't arrive with loads of things wrapped in plastic!
mickey - Germany
. - England
ciri - Scotland
brian - England
May 2009
dont overplan , we planned in advance and with the prevailing snow and high winds (in mid may) we reduced our expectations and binned our intentions only on arrival to do a 15miler in unknown and with no tracks, territory- fortunately !!!
Peter Caithness - Scotland
May is the time to see the rhododendrons on the South side of the Loch.
marijke - Scotland
Dougie - Scotland
Excellent ambience.
Carol - England
Jon Garrett - England
Shambaboy - Scotland
April 2009
David O M Wedderburn - Scotland
John Oldham - England
November 2008
Great Hostel for non drivers you can only walk there although Corrour station is only 20 minutes walk If heading up to the eastern end of the loch one of the estate workers meets the morning train from Fort William to collect mail and will invariably offer you a lif