Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel is located on top of a hill in the middle of a beautiful forest with a lot of nice walking tracks. Because of the perfect romantic setting in the old castle, the atmosphere is quiet and exciting at the same time. A lot of old paintings, sculptures, and not at least, the legend of the “white lady” create a spooky surrounding.

The Location

The Castle is far from the next town and can´t be reached by public transport. The only way to get there is to catch a taxi.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The dorms are very large (ten people in one room) but that's all right since the rooms are very big as well. There's enough space to spread out and feel homey. The bathrooms are shared and there are a lot of showers and toilets scattered over the level. Everything is nice and clean and captured by the special flair of the old building (no washing machines, dryers).

Common Spaces

The rooms upstairs are great in the evening for quiet book reading and relaxing. There is a TV lounge in level 1 and a pool table in the cellar. On the ground floor are fully equipped kitchens with separate dining areas, so you can bring your own food and cook it.

Summary

Carbisdale Castle is a really nice hostel and it's worth going there! Breakfast and dinner are included. They always do a buffet and their food is excellent! The only disadvantage is the isolation of the place. There's not so much to do. It is very quiet since it is far from the next town. Nevertheless we do like the place because of its special atmosphere and the sovereign setting! If you walk through the castle in the nighttime, you feel like a ghost hunter.

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