Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Reni
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
−Heater was bit working in the room and washroom. At the time of heavy rains too they were strict about their check-in timings
Gavin
United Kingdom · Group of friends · October 2026
“Lovely stay”
+Character and great location
−Not a lot of sofas in communal areas
franklin
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
+I stayed during an unfortunate weekend where the hostel was experiencing a problem with water. hot showers were available but it was advised that any cooking / drinking / brushing teeth should be done with bottled water only. that being said, the hostel had pallets and pallets of water stacked for the convenience of guests. there was also no food available and I had not planned on self catering for this stay. I had hiked in so did not have a vehicle to get back into town, and was pretty exhausted after a days hike so went had a few snacks I had left over which seen me through the night. throughout the problems they were facing, the staff were lovely and accommodating and couldn't be faulted. the location of this yha is one of the most beautiful I have ever stayed in - they provided a quiet comfortable room and the value for money was still incredible. It is worth a visit just for the building itself - such an interesting unique place. I would have scored 10s across the board if it wasn't for the aforementioned
Wei
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
“Overall it was very good with value”
+The location
−No laundry option
Vicki
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“Old-world comfort on a budget”
+Fabulous location. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Hostel was spotlessly clean, and warm despite October chills. The self-catering was well appointed. The dining rooms and drawing rooms were very comfortable, the latter with plenty of big comfy sofas where we spent very happy evenings colouring, playing games, and eating tea. The whole property had a lovely old-world charm. My daughters were a bit surprised that it wasn't more hotel-like, but once they understood that it was a hostel and not trying to be a hotel, they fell in love with it and didn't want to leave at the end of our stay. In fact, I'd forgotten how wonderful a hostel could be and had some lovely conversations with other guests while making tea. We're definitely going to make hostelling a regular thing!
−Scraping the barrel, but the shower heads were almost too powerful, with fine jets of water. I learnt the first day not to leave my evening shower too late (cold + jets = ouch). But every other night was fine. Also, room would have benefited from some storage options.
Mike
United Kingdom · Group of friends · October 2026
“A pleasure to stay at this facility.”
+Location was superb. And the building itself was incredible, the staff we spoke to were very helpful and friendly.
−Parking was an issue although we learnt in the morning that there was an overflow car park, but this wasn't signposted.
Amy
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
+Location was amazing and great value for money! Was clean and warm. And so nice to know hostels are still running as intended!
maureen
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Lovely old fashioned hostel in beautiful countryside.”
+The location is great for walking. We also enjoyed exploring the woodland next to the hostel.
dave
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“beautiful building, friendly and helpful staff, put the fires on/make the hostel warm”
+The building is beautiful probably among one of the best hostels. I love the big hall/living room area with the high ceilings
−heating non existent, this is a theme with YHA for some reason most now appear to be quite cold, I am not sure if this is a deliberate tactic to save money/cut emissions but it is wrong, their was a fire which was not being used. I do really think its important for hostels to be warm!
Laoise Hill
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
+Lovely staff, nice view from the room, good parking.
−Showers. Unable to adjust power/direction and they are fixed up high so impossible not to get your hair wet. Kitchen was smaller than I am used to with hostels and so didn't get to use it the night I stayed as it was always busy with people. Not much said about quiet hours when I checked in or on the walls so had to wait for the last person to go to bed before the light was turned off and noise stopped.