An excellent hostel near the ferry slip, this purpose-built accommodation features top en suite dorms fetchingly decked out in wood. Bunks have lots of headroom and individual USB chargers, lamps and powerpoints. There are also double bunks for families. The ecologically minded design means sustainable sleeping, and the hostel has a great kitchen, sociable common area and enthusiastic staff.
Craignure Bunkhouse
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27.89 MILES
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3. Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
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