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Heart of Glencoe Holidays

Glencoe Independent Hostel, Glencoe, Near Ballachulish, Argyll
Rated 9.0 in 429 reviews

Heart of Glencoe Holidays is a charming accommodation choice nestled in the magnificent Scottish Highlands, specifically in the picturesque village of Glencoe, United Kingdom. This establishment offers guests a unique blend of comfort and the natural beauty of its surroundings, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil retreat. The hotel is set amidst some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes, with towering mountains, serene lochs, and lush greenery providing a stunning backdrop for a memorable stay.

The hotel's design reflects a harmonious balance between traditional Scottish architecture and modern amenities, ensuring that guests enjoy a cozy and convenient experience. Heart of Glencoe Holidays boasts well-appointed rooms that provide a comfortable space for relaxation and contemplation after a day of exploring the rugged outdoors. The warm and welcoming ambiance is complemented by friendly service, where the staff is committed to making sure each guest has an enjoyable and stress-free visit.

Guests of Heart of Glencoe Holidays are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the ample outdoor activities that the region offers. From hiking and cycling to wildlife watching and photography, there is something for everyone. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located for exploring nearby attractions such as the Glencoe Visitor Centre and the historic sites in the surrounding area.

In terms of dining, visitors will appreciate the hotel's commitment to offering delicious meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the Highlands. Heart of Glencoe Holidays provides an admirable combination of location, comfort, and accessibility, ensuring a peaceful and engaging stay amidst Scotland's natural wonders.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Glencoe and near Heart of Glencoe Holidays

Henderson Stone
Henderson Stone
Stone commemorating Clan Henderson, in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
Massacre Of Glencoe Memorial, Glencoe
Massacre Of Glencoe Memorial, Glencoe
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Glencoe Folk Museum
Museum in Glencoe, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Glencoe War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cameron Mausoleum, Callert House
Cameron Mausoleum, Callert House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5km / 3.1mi
St John's Church
St John's Church
Church building in Ballachulish, Highland, Scotland, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
St Bride’s Church, Onich
St Bride’s Church, Onich
Church in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Grey Mare's Tail, Kinlochmore
Grey Mare's Tail, Kinlochmore
Waterfall in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi
Ardgour Parish Church
Ardgour Parish Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Fasnacloich, Crannog
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
14km / 8.7mi
Inverlochy Castle
Inverlochy Castle
Medieval castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
West Highland Museum
West Highland Museum
Museum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
16.3km / 10.1mi
Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church
Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.4km / 10.2mi
St Mary's R.C. Church
St Mary's R.C. Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Fort William Old Fort
Fort William Old Fort
Ruined fort in Scotland
16.6km / 10.3mi
HMS St Christopher Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.1km / 10mi
The Bronze Ford
Sculpture by Mark Stoddart in Fort William
16.3km / 10.1mi
Cameron Obelisk
Cameron Obelisk
Obelisk in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.3km / 10.1mi
Donald Cameron of Locheil Statue
Donald Cameron of Locheil Statue
Statue in Fort William, Highland, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Saint Andrew's
Saint Andrew's
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ben Nevis distillery
Ben Nevis distillery
Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK
18km / 11.2mi
Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase
Staircase canal locks in Highland, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12mi
The Old Boat of Caol
The Old Boat of Caol
Fishing vessel now beached near Caol, Scotland
18.9km / 11.7mi
Treasures of the Earth
Museum in Fort William, Scotland, UK
19.3km / 12mi
Kilmallie War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
19.3km / 12mi
Tor Castle
Tor Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
21km / 13mi
Portnacroish Episcopal Church, Portnacroish
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
21.6km / 13.4mi
Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker
Tower house or keep on a tidal islet on Loch Laich
22.1km / 13.8mi
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
24.5km / 15.2mi
Commando Memorial
Commando Memorial
Monument in Highland, Scotland, UK
26.3km / 16.4mi
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory
Monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
26.9km / 16.7mi
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
26.4km / 16.4mi
Ardchattan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
27.7km / 17.2mi
Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart
Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
27.1km / 16.9mi
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Industrial complex located in Bonawe, Lorn District, Scotland
27.9km / 17.4mi
Spean Bridge, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
26km / 16.2mi
Kilmonivaig Established Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
26.1km / 16.2mi
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
Cathedral in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
29.2km / 18.2mi
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
28.9km / 18mi
Tirefour Castle
Tirefour Castle
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
28.9km / 18mi
Achnacree Moss, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
29.4km / 18.3mi
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Standing stone memorial in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
28.8km / 17.9mi
Coeffin Castle
Scheduled monument in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
29.7km / 18.5mi
Dalmally Golf Club
Dalmally Golf Club
Golf course in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
29.5km / 18.4mi
Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
Museum in by Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
30km / 18.7mi

What to do in Glencoe and near Heart of Glencoe Holidays

Henderson Stone
Henderson Stone
Stone commemorating Clan Henderson, in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
Massacre Of Glencoe Memorial, Glencoe
Massacre Of Glencoe Memorial, Glencoe
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Glencoe Folk Museum
Museum in Glencoe, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Glencoe War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cameron Mausoleum, Callert House
Cameron Mausoleum, Callert House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5km / 3.1mi
St John's Church
St John's Church
Church building in Ballachulish, Highland, Scotland, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
St Bride’s Church, Onich
St Bride’s Church, Onich
Church in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Grey Mare's Tail, Kinlochmore
Grey Mare's Tail, Kinlochmore
Waterfall in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi
Ardgour Parish Church
Ardgour Parish Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Fasnacloich, Crannog
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
14km / 8.7mi
Inverlochy Castle
Inverlochy Castle
Medieval castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
West Highland Museum
West Highland Museum
Museum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
16.3km / 10.1mi
Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church
Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.4km / 10.2mi
St Mary's R.C. Church
St Mary's R.C. Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Fort William Old Fort
Fort William Old Fort
Ruined fort in Scotland
16.6km / 10.3mi
HMS St Christopher Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.1km / 10mi
The Bronze Ford
Sculpture by Mark Stoddart in Fort William
16.3km / 10.1mi
Cameron Obelisk
Cameron Obelisk
Obelisk in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.3km / 10.1mi
Donald Cameron of Locheil Statue
Donald Cameron of Locheil Statue
Statue in Fort William, Highland, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Saint Andrew's
Saint Andrew's
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ben Nevis distillery
Ben Nevis distillery
Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK
18km / 11.2mi
Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase
Staircase canal locks in Highland, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12mi
The Old Boat of Caol
The Old Boat of Caol
Fishing vessel now beached near Caol, Scotland
18.9km / 11.7mi
Treasures of the Earth
Museum in Fort William, Scotland, UK
19.3km / 12mi
Kilmallie War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
19.3km / 12mi
Tor Castle
Tor Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
21km / 13mi
Portnacroish Episcopal Church, Portnacroish
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
21.6km / 13.4mi
Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker
Tower house or keep on a tidal islet on Loch Laich
22.1km / 13.8mi
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
24.5km / 15.2mi
Commando Memorial
Commando Memorial
Monument in Highland, Scotland, UK
26.3km / 16.4mi

About Glencoe

Glencoe, located in the Scottish Highlands, offers a range of activities that highlight its natural beauty and rich history. One of the best ways to appreciate the stunning scenery is by exploring the numerous hiking trails in the area. The trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Walking through the glen allows visitors to experience the dramatic landscapes, including rugged mountains and serene lochs.

For those interested in outdoor sports, Glencoe is a popular destination for climbing, skiing, and mountain biking. In the winter months, the nearby Glencoe Mountain Resort provides opportunities for skiing and snowboarding, while the summer months are ideal for mountain biking down the challenging trails and enjoying the lush greenery.

Wildlife enthusiasts will find Glencoe to be a great spot for observing local fauna. The area is home to various species, including red deer and golden eagles. Birdwatching can be particularly rewarding, as the diverse habitats support a wide array of birdlife.

History buffs may appreciate a visit to the Glencoe Visitor Centre, where they can learn about the area's tragic past, particularly the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. The centre provides informative exhibitions that delve into the cultural and historical significance of the region.

For a more relaxed experience, photography is highly rewarding in Glencoe. The dramatic landscapes change with the weather and seasons, providing countless opportunities to capture the beauty of the Highlands.

Lastly, enjoying a meal or a drink at one of the local pubs or restaurants can be a pleasant way to unwind after a day of exploration. Many establishments offer traditional Scottish cuisine, allowing visitors to savor local flavors amidst the stunning backdrop of the glen.




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