Lotus Lodge Hostel

Property Description

Lotus Lodge Hostel is situated in a unique position in the heart of Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland, directly on the Southern Upland Way. Nestling in the Lowther Hills it is an ideal base for exploring this stunning area and also a convenient and interesting stopover on trips North or South.

Lotus Lodge (formerly Wanlockhead Youth Hostel) was purchased privately in 2006 from the Scottish Youth Hostel Association, and has undergone extensive refurbishment.

The accommodation is now bright, comfortable and cosy with full gas central heating throughout. The relaxing guest lounge has a wood burning stove, comfortable couches. television and CD player, an ideal place to put your feet after a long day walking/cycling/sightseeing. The fully modernised kitchen has a gas hob and electric oven, as well as a feature wood burning range cooker.

There is a twin bedroom, two bunk rooms and a family bedroom ? with 1 double bed and two bunks, sleeping up to 6 people. The hostel also has a drying room, laundry and a secure bike shed.

Lotus Lodge is self-catering but the village pub is only 2 minutes walk away and offers good pub meals and a great pint! Continental breakfast is provided in the hostel along with fresh bed linen, duvets and pillows, all at no extra charge.

As well as being directly on the Southern Upland Way, the Lands end to John O'Groats Cycle route passes through Wanlockhead. This coupled with the fact that Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland it is no surprise that the area surrounding the village offers stunning walks, cycles, and drives. The award-winning Scottish Lead Mining Museum is also only minutes from the hostel where you can experience a real lead mine and pan for gold!

Lotus Lodge can accommodate up to 28 people and group bookings ? whether it be for walking/cycling groups or family/friends looking for a weekend get together - are welcome.

Lisa and Richie look forward to extending you a warm welcome in their relaxing, friendly hostel.