Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
CairnGorm Mountain - 19 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 45 min drive
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 114 min drive
Aviemore Station - 9 min drive
Carrbridge Station - 12 min drive
Kingussie Station - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cheese & Tomatin - 8 min drive
Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - 9 min drive
Route 7 Café - 7 min drive
The Old Bridge Inn - 9 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
About this property
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel
Enjoy your visit to Boat of Garten with a stay at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Free babysitting
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Free babysitting
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skiing nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1903
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 25.0 per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 21 2022 to December 31 2023 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is closed from October 21 2022 to December 31 2023 (dates subject to change).
Does Fraoch Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fraoch Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Fraoch Lodge - Hostel like?
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel is located a short 11-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2019
The host/hostess extremely friendly. The evening meals superb and took extra note of my diet requirements. My room was fine but no chair or place to hang damp towel to dry out. The room was in an annexe and I had to go outside to access all amenities - lounge, dining room, guests’ kitchen. No kettle in the room so this kitchen was essential for out of hours cuppa. Very minor complaints all forgiven due to service and meals.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2019
Nice proprietors, so-so accommodations
Probably other rooms that this YOUTH HOSTEL (not hotel, not lodge) offers were better than ours. We definitely did not overpay, and got what we paid for.
Very nice proprietors as I mentioned and great location, but keep in mind that even some box wine has a really nice label.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2019
Fraoch Lodge
Rebecca and Andy were very friendly and accommodating.
I was able to get a good early breakfast before leaving for work.
The room was clean and had plenty of cupboard space.
With the weather being so good, there was no need to use the drying room.
The area was a great place to go for an evening walk, with the Boat Inn offering good food.
Richard
Richard, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 17, 2019
Nice friendly place
The host was very accommodating and friendly. We got a room on the upper floor. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable but the room was cold, the heater doesn't warm up the room that well and the shower area was really small. The dining area was warm and cozy with a good nice view of the outside especially when it snowed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2018
Very nice accommodation with opportunity to be self catering as well, with shared kitchen. Very close to all the walking we wanted to do, with a nice wee basic local shop as well, very close by.
Would love to stay during the Winter months and experience the lovely stove burning away in the living/dining area.
The only thing I was disappointed about was the unavailability of a cooked breakfast.
Angie
Angie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2018
Very unique lodge! Easy come and go as you please& very good breakfast! Could use some new mattresses in room we were in. Mirror in bed area needed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2018
Received great local information.
Nancy
Nancy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2018
Very Good for hiking
Lovely village............................
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Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2018
A lovely B&B, the staff were really friendly and the facilities were great, particularly the kitchen area for guests to use.
Great location with lots of local walks and places to visit.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2018
Rebecca was lovely and the accommodation was very comfortable. A cereal/toast breakfast was okay, however, a cooked breakfast would be more welcoming
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2018
A cozy hostel
A typical nice home along the main street that has been added on to and run has a small hostel. We had a great private ensuite room. Great location for local hikes in Boat of Garten or heading into the Cairngorm National Park. Kitchen available for guest use with a fridge. Hot porridge, juice and cereal plus toast included in the rate was perfect before heading out for a 9 mile hike. Decent restaurant down by the train station and fancier one just a couple doors down. An good deal at the rate we paid for a nice room.
Mic
Mic, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2018
Lovely stay. Would definitely stay there again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 28, 2018
7 out of 10
Friendly owners and good cooked breakfasts, however beds weren't made during the day and we had to request toilet roll as it hadn't been replaced. Good, but with a little more attention to detail, could be great. Boat of Garten is very quite but Aviemore is just up the road.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2017
Friendly Staff. Wi-fi quite slow/intermittent.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2019
Scots are the best
The owners are something else, they really invest in the guests, planning together what to do, to cook, to attend. Its a cozy place where you can walk barefooted and strike a good conversation with everyone on site. You feel welcomed. Try their homemade jam. Yummy.
CRISTIANO
CRISTIANO, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 5, 2019
Schöne und ruhige Lage am Rande der Caingorms mit eigentlich großem Potential. Leider ist die Unterkunft eher als Hostel einzustufen. Unser Zimmer mit eigenem Bad ist ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und alles andere als ansehnlich.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2018
Paolo Mario
Paolo Mario, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2017
This hotel is in the entrance of the speyside distilleries area. Walks are possible in the area. For dinner you should go in Arismore near Boatgarden.
Karen is very helpfull. We have enjoy our staying.