Reviews of Hartfield House Hostel
Hartfield House Hostel, Applecross, IV54 8ND, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Applecross
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1299 hostel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
David
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Great facilities for a hostel and superb value for money. Very friendly staff.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately heard very loud Germans at 2330 and again the next morning at 0600. They obviously didn't read the signs that asked guests to keep quiet between 2200-0700.
Excellent facilities for a hostel. Very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Louella
Australia6 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable hostel in a unique location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just be aware of where the drive takes you - its our own fault but we didn't realise we would be driving through a mountain pass to get there.
A great place to stay if you had a group of friends. Lots of fabulous rooms that could be joined or private for your own preference. Kitchen space was fantastic, close to the town restaurants (though book in advance if you're thinking of eating there).
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean good value and everything for cycling walking drying facilities great 👍
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Annette
United Kingdom11 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Well Equipped Hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I only have one negative comment, and that was the mattress could do with an upgrade, I but if you've been sleeping in a tent previously, I'm sure you would be in heaven.
I have never stayed in a hostel before and was pleasantly surprised. We stayed in a private room with a bathroom. It seemed to have loads of facilities for walkers and bikers. The room was lovely and warm and very clean. The location is absolutely fantastic.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“One-night stopover on our NC500 trip. Book the double with en-suite!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Booked a double/ensuite room for my wife and I plus a twin room with shared facilities for our son. Our room was fantastic - more like a suite with sitting area with views to the mountains and tea/coffee facilities. The twin room was basically just that with 2 beds and nothing else. This was fine as it was as expected - our room was a definite bonus. There was nice 'community' feel as it was full of like-minded people of various ages all touring round the Scottish Highland areas
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Duncan
United Kingdom34 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great hostel in fantastic location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic location with great views. Free parking on site. All the rooms are huge, kitchen dining area and lounge. Great location and good value for money. Very upmarket with well equiped kitchen.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
David
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Real value for money and comfortable accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent faculties at the hostel. Comfortable accommodation and didn’t cost the earth. Will definitely return.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom1 review10“Great location, friendly and helpful staff, great Hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress not so good
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sherry
United States16 reviews10“My favorite spot on the Applecross peninsula!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful setting and they have gorgeous highland cows in the field next door.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Alistair
United Kingdom24 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing perfect for our stay and needs
Staff were super friendly, the private room was a great size and comfy bed and excellent shower. We had a wee walk to the walled garden for dinner. WiFi was fine.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Michael
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location location location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Natalie
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Fab stay peaceful and quiet. Amazing views lovely simple for effective room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Quiet location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Emma
United Kingdom30 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We were asked to pay for towels, only to find that there were towels available in our rooms.
The rooms were very comfortable and the showers were some of the best we came across on a 7 night tour of Northern Scotland. The communal kitchen was spacious and well-equipped.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Fraser
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Great hostel, lots of cooking and eating facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Clara
France3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
I was driving alone and the road to go at the hostel was kind of complicated for me. It's a single road with passing place (at least for 15km) so you need to be super concentrate. For some people it can be find, but after a full day hiking and driving in Scoltand it can be a lot.
The staff is so welcoming. For the girl's shower we can see that everything is well thought out and its clean. The place is really peacful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Jenny
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Wonderful location. Warm and friendly. Beautiful views.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful location. Warm and friendly. Beautiful views.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wayne
United Kingdom35 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Very clean & tidy establishment”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Hartfield is a lovely place to stay, the facilities looked to cover just about everything you would need. The room was very clean and while not en-suite the shower and toilets were also very clean, in fact the whole place was clean and looked fresh.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Kendra
New Zealand4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Other travellers. The couple next door to my room were quite inconsiderate and spent till after midnight chatting which I could hear quite clearly. There was also some people that arrived/departed in the early hours of the morning and they were quite loud about it
Loved how helpful the staff were and the location of the property. It was also super nice have a room of my own I could fully relax in
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Craig
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Value comfortable stay in Applecross”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely property in lovely grounds. Good price and the shared kitchen, which is massive, works really well.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Kate
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Perfect spot for one nights stay on our NC500 adventure. Beautiful setting.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed, but everything else was fab.
Hostel with bunks and double and ensuite rooms, great value and very clean, however our bed particularly was rather uncomfortable, we could feel the springs! - but, there aren't many places to stay in the area so it was a great spot. Everyone was extremely friendly. Beautiful grounds with highland cattle and deer and a fabulous restaurant within walking distance called the walled garden which we would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Frank
United Kingdom1 review10“The most my expectations have ever been exceeded”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very laid back no hastle whatsoever room massively exceeded my expectations one of the nicest rooms I’ve stayed in, great to see they had a gym as well despite the machines being outdated however in such a remote location like that I was shocked to even see a gym to say the least, amazing place, amazing location and amazing views!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Mariusz
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Superb location and facilities. Value for money.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Sandra
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Lovely time and the walk into Applecross was stunning”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful well maintained room with a view out of every window. Will book again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Jose
Spain20 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great location in the Highlands. Impressive scenery and less crowded than the Isle of Skye”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nice facilities, especially for those travelling with kids: kitchen, laundry and everything you need to feel a little bit at home.
Stayed in April 2024
