Chase The Wild Goose Hostel, Fort William, Scotland
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I stayed one night at Chase the Wild Goose Hostel, mainly because I could not find accommodation at Fort William. It was easy to find from the station and in a quiet cul-de-sac.
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Facilities
- BBQ
- Common Room
- Hairdryers
- Hairdryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meals available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Tours/Travel Desk
Entertainment
- Board Games
General
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for Hire
In Room Facilities
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
Parking
- Bicycle Parking
- Free Parking
About Chase The Wild Goose Hostel
FANTASTIC HOSTEL IN FORT WILLIAM, with friendly environment and beautiful surroundings. The hostel is located at Banavie, close to the Caledonian Canal with the Lochy Bar and Moorings Hotel just a stones throw away for meals and refreshments after a long day on the hill or touring the Scottish Highlands.THE HOSTEL has 46 beds in a mix of double, twin, family and dormitory accommodation, providing for the needs of individuals, families, backpackers and small groups. Theres a small self-catering kitchen should you want to cook your own meals, but you can buy our famous 'All-You-Can-Eat-Anytime' Continental Breakfast for just a few pounds. You can eat it any time, even before you go to bed. Being a little out of town we hope to offer a better nights sleep before your energetic day on the hills than perhaps you might receive in a town centre establishment.OUR GUESTS - The hostel is also a popular stop-over for enthusiasts on the 3-peaks challenge, walkers of the Great Glen Way and West Highland Way and caters for visitors to the Mountain Bike challenges nearby, water sports enthusiasts and can even organise a mountain guide to take you up Ben Nevis. Backpackers from around the globe have enjoyed their stay.BEN NEVIS - To top all this, the area is renowned for having the best views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK.'HOGWARTS EXPRESS' - If you are less energetic, visit Neptunes Staircase or ride the famous Jacobite Steam Train featured in the Harry Potter films, as the 'Hogwarts Express'. Come and experience this amazing place...! Our testimonials show us to be one of the best hostels near Ben Nevis.For booking-validation the hostel requires a valid telephone number and re-confirmation of card security details to process payment of the first nights fees. Hostel staff will normally contact YOU. If they do not, please contact the hostel at least 48 hours prior to your stay to re-confirm your card details by phone or by email. If planning to arrive when Reception is closed between 10:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs or after 22:00 hrs (but BEFORE 23:30 hrs) you must phone to pre-arrange this with staff. A small fee may apply.SORRY, NO STAG OR HEN GROUPS CHECK-IN OPEN 17:00 hrs 22:00 hrs. UNDER 18s MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION.WE REGRET CHILDREN UNDER 5 ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis is a non-smoking hostel. Groups are very welcome. SORRY, we do not accept STAG or HEN groups
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Conditions
HOSTEL TERMS & CONDITIONS SUMMARYIMPORTANT: For all bookings the hostel will require a valid telephone number and full payment card details to process payment of the first nights fees. All bookings are provisional until so secured. If a booking is made through a third party, e.g. Hostelworld, re-confirmation of card details may be required. All received payments will be confirmed. Accommodation will only be kept until 18:00hrs on Arrival Day unless pre-paid. (Guests may contact the hostel on 01397 772531 during office hours or by email at bookings@great-glen-hostel.com).ARRIVALS: Reception is staffed 08:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. Guests may arrive by arrangement out-with these times upon pre-payment of an additional Late Arrival charge GBP3.00* per person. Arrivals after 23:30 hrs (latest) will not be admitted and will not be entitled to a refund. Once registered, guests have access until 10:00 hrs on departure day.*Late Train Arrivals - guests should retain their train tickets for a refund of the Late Arrival charge.PAYMENTS: Cheque payments are not accepted. Payments by the following cards:Visa Debit / Delta, Visa Credit, Maestro / Switch, MasterCard. A Card Handling Fee of 50p will apply to all DEBIT Card transactions; 2% (min £1.00) to all other Card transactions, AMENDMENT & CANCELLATION: The first night's fee is non-refundable. Guests are advised to arrange insurance to cover against unforeseen circumstances curtailing their travels. If there is a need to cancel or amend a booking the guest is advised to do this in writing by email as soon as possible. If a booking is amended or cancelled less than 7 days before arrival day then a charge equal to 100% of the stay will be made. A fee of £15 may be charged for each amendment.SMOKING: Guests may smoke outside only. Guests found smoking in any building or outhouse will be required to leave the premises without further recourse or refund of fees. BEHAVIOUR: We are a hostel for walkers, climbers, outdoor enthusiasts and backpackers. We do not accept Hen or Stag parties. We really don't mind you having a few drinks, but if you expect to become heavily intoxicated with alcohol please let us know so we can redirect you elsewhere. For the convenience of sleeping guests we operate a 'no noise' policy between 23:00 hrs and 07:00 hrs. Guests who flaunt this requirement regretfully may be asked to leave immediately with no refund of fees. GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE GUESTS: Full payment is required 6 weeks (42 days) prior to arrival. In the event of non-payment the booking will be cancelled and any monies paid and group concessions will be forfeit. Subsequent re-instatement of a Group Booking will be at prevailing rates. If Group numbers are reduced or a booking is cancelled within the 6 weeks prior to the day of arrival no refund is payable. WILD GOOSE HOLIDAYS LTD MARCH 2013
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Location
Great Glen Way Lochiel Crescent, Banavie
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Other Options Nearby
- Farr Cottage Lodge (1.5 kms)
- Smiddy Bunkhouse & Blacksmiths Backpackers Lodge (1.5 kms)
- Fort William Backpackers (3.0 kms)
- Bank Street Lodge (3.2 kms)
- Ossians Hotel (3.3 kms)
Guest Reviews
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
I stayed one night at Chase the Wild Goose Hostel, mainly because I could not find accommodation at Fort William. It was easy to find from the station and in a quiet cul-de-sac.
As I did not have a car and was reliant on public transport, it probably would not have been a good location long-term unless you were into serious "walking". Very close to Neptune's Staircase if you want to see it. Not many shops etc. nearby. Walked for quite a while before I found a little SPAR shop.
However, it was clean and the member of staff on duty was very helpful.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
Fantastic hostel - set amidst stunning views and maintaining high standards of comfort and cleanliness. Highly welcoming staff and a generally friendly yet unintrusive atmosphere. Close to Fort William (yet far apart in terms of scenery) and so a great stopping point before venturing further into the highlands. I would definatley reccommend this hostel to anyone wanting to walk, cycle or simply travel through a spectacular part of the world. The hostel is also close to a pub (named the lochy) with colourful locals and a pool table.
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* The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 84% for this property is based on ratings provided by 72 guests.
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