Islay Youth Hostel (Scotland) Reviews

Islay Youth Hostel (Scotland) Youth Hostel National

Newest Review: ... were fabulous and were so friendly. They provided us with lots of information on local sightseeing and explained some of the local traditions i.e. waving at everyone who passed you in their car ( this was a particular favourite of mine). I told my children that I would be taking that back to the mainland with me and they were horrified. THey had lots of patience with the children and at no time did I feel that I had to tell the kids to be quiet etc as they were accepted as they were. THey are not overly wild children but can be boisterous. All the guests spoke to the children and and at no time did I feel that it was an unsafe environment... more

Customer Islay Youth Hostel (Scotland) Reviews (1)

shazanne
Islay Youth Hostel (Scotland): back to my youth hostel!! (463 words)
by - written on 26/08/09 (Useful, 27 readings)
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Well I have not been youth hosteling since I was at school. When a friend suggested going to Islay for a few days and staying in the youth hostel I was horrified.BUT my kids wanted to go and I was on a strict budget for any kind of holiday this year. What can I say? I have been convinced beyond all doubt that youth hosteling is the way forward. We booked a family room for four. THere were bunk beds and 2 single beds in it. The room was spotless clean and so was the linen. THe man and woman who ran the youth hostel were fabulous and were so friendly. They provided us with lots of information on local sightseeing and explained some of the local traditions i.e. waving ...  Read the complete review