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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel Reviews

Great Glen Way, Lochiel Crescent, Banavie, Fort William, Scotland

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83%

the hostel could benefit from a drying room as this is the Outdoor capital of the UK

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

It's a bit out of town but there are close bus connections but ideally you would have your own car. The quite area with the fireplace is a nice place to relax at the end of the day. The kitchen is ok except for the fact that a lot o the pans are warped and do not make proper contact with the cook top. It would be better if the wifi work in the rooms not just the common area.

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (21 reviews)

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Thanks for your comment. Sorry about the pans - we're on to them... The lounge is really cosy with the fire on. Chase that Goose..!

86%

A great hostel and I will stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)

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Great to meet you. Chase the Goose..!

83%

Nice place and well situated!! jz minutes walk to neptunes stairs :) However, we reached at 3pm and tried calling the number(*we also informed in advanced that we will be reaching around that time)...but no one picked up the phone and we were forced to wait till 5pm to check in :( Apart from that, its well recommended! :)

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Many thanks for your comments. Sorry we were out when you arrived at 3 o'clock - we had popped out to the shops or we could have let you in. Chase that Goose..!

73%

not locate in the citBy centre, need to take train or bus. However, its quite clean and quiet.Breakfast is 2.5 pounds per person.The food of the restaurant nearby is very delicious.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 18-24
  • (13 reviews)

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Thanks for staying with us. Nice and quiet at the moment after a hectic Summer. Looking forward to Winter. Chase that Goose...! 😃

80%

Nice little Hostel, had the best nights sleep here as its nice and quiet. met a cool old Scottish guy and got on the whiskey and we chat. good time.

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Thanks for staying. It's always good to meet and chat with people of different ages, backgrounds, experience over a good 'dram', and to take time out when it's quiet. Keep on 'Chasing that Goose'

80%

lovely clean friendly hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

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Thank you for your delightful comments. Chase that Goose...

76%

I really enjoyed my staying at the hostel, the staff is very friendly. Thank you..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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You're welcome. Glad to be of service... Hope to see you again. Keep chasing that Goose..!

83%

For 15 quid a night I was not expecting a palace so I was I feel it was more than value for money. As a 50 something I was pleasantly surprised at the cosy informal atmosphere and comraderie of the staff and other guests. There was a varied cross section of the touring community staying on the night of my visit and it was heartening to find a happy positive group of people with little or no concern for racial or social differences.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for staying. You have captured the essence of hostels in your comment. Seems we have too..! Chase that Goose..!

100%

Great, friendly place, very accomodating

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thank you very much for your kind comments and 'outstanding' 5/5 rating in all categories. It was a delight to have you stay. Catch That Goose..!

73%

A little bit far from the town centre, so it is quiet to stay here. The room is on average, not bad. The staff is nice and helpful, I quite enjoyed my stay . Thank you.

Owner Comment (Show)
It's good to hear someone be positive about our location (which is really good, by the way). We are out of town, but buses and trains and taxis all come to the village. Sleep tight everybody..! Chase that Goose in the morning. :)

96%

Nice hostel. Only just out of town. Very clean with plenty of modern bathrooms, The building was a bit old. But the staff made up for any diffeceny's.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 06 Sep 2011
  • trevorbell
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (19 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your kind comments. The building is full of character dating right back to the 1850s, thankfully now with modern day conveniences (The baths - perhaps soon to be removed - date back to the "roaring 20's", ha ha!). Chase that Goose...!

96%

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Clean,quiet and good location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your excellent rating and kind comments. We hope you will come again. Meanwhile, keep Chasing that Goose..!

83%

We had a fantastic stay here, staff were superb. Loads of info for walkers and the outdoors enthusiasts amongst us. Its only a very short drive from Fort William and very well placed to start the Nevis path. Thanks for having us!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Many thanks for your comments. Having you here was pure joy. Chase that Goose..!

100%

Except for a bit away from the center (which I personally quite liked) I found absolutely nothing to complain about. The staff were very helpful, there was plenty of stuff for breakfast & the environment was very friendly indeed. Thanks for the wonderful week!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Our top review this month. Thank you so much. Being out of town does have advantages, away from the city noise usually means a mote refreshing sleep - good preparation for climbing Ben Nevis, and Chasing that Darned Goose! Actually, this we love...!

46%

very clean hostel, but very quiet

Owner Comment (Show)
You have marked very low scores because we were QUIET? We were full with 47 other guests on the night you stayed... I guess they were all either out and about or all wrapped up snugly in bed. At least you will have had a good night sleep, we hope. Snoozy that Goose..!

90%

the only probem was all the bedroom doors slam closed, so from about 5am when people started to get up, the doors where going, which wasnt good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)

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Hi. Thanks for your generous rating. Yes, fire doors can be noisy in most hostels - but at 5.00am? - not so good! Come on Peeps, give us some Sleep! Chase that Goose...

53%

Room gloomy, needs painting, sheet sleeping bags completely ripped therefore useless, beds cannot be clean. Keys fit more than one room lock therefore security poor. Bedroom needed painting, some bathrooms in bad condition. One kitchen sink only. Reception staff pleasant but a little vague. This hostel definitely needs an overhaul and some attention to detail. I would not stay again. Come on Scotland get your act together, the hostelling experience should be much better!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Ha! Gloom, gloom, gloom! Gloooooom! Gloom! Sounds funny. Cheer up! Need to chase that Goooose! Gloom!

73%

We thought that light intrusion through the glass panel above the dorm door into the bedrooms from the hall lighting could wake you up at night - easily solved either by putting blackout blinds over the glass or painting it matt black.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, and thanks for your comment. We have blackened several windows with blinds, etc. to keep out the Scottish Summer early morning light, but hadn't thought about blocking the electric light from inside - we'll look into it. Thanks again. Chase that Goose!

93%

Very lovely hostel-a great quiet escape from the city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Just what we offer on the label. Thanks for 'Chasing the Goose' with us .

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  • 27 Jan 2012 (83%)
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