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Wee Row Hostel At New Lanark

Wee Row, New Lanark, ML11 9DJ, Scotland

Only one hour drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Wee Row Hostel is the perfect base to explore these popular cities but you don't have to go far to find plenty to do. On our doorstep is the award winning New Lanark Visitor Centre where you can step back in time and rediscover life of this working Mill village. Explore the industrial heritage, pick up a gift in the Mill Shop, have lunch in the Mill Cafe, play in the park or simply take a seat by the waterwheel and soak up the history of this magnificent 18th century cotton mill village. There's so many things for everyone to do.

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New Lanark Hostel

Hostel New Lanark

Hostelling International

Welcome to our hostel

Let's Go Scotland: '..a restored mill workers' dwelling with river views and modern luxuries only dreamed of by earlier occupants'. Discover the impressive 225-year-old conservation village of New Lanark. Situated in a lovely tree-lined gorge, this World Heritage Site has been beautifully restored. Once the largest cotton spinning complex in Britain, but better known for the 19thC pioneering Utopian social experiments of Robert Owen. Visit the Falls of Clyde, the Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and live the past with the Annie McLeod experience. Step over the threshold of the village shop and step back in time. Ideal for school parties. Further afield there's the town of Biggar, the David Livingstone Centre, Strathclyde Park and the Time Capsule. Private and family rooms available.

Prices

Prices are members' prices

Sorry, there is no availability for the dates you have chosen or the hostel is closed. Please refer to the hostel information for contact details and opening dates.

Dorms - Per guest per night

Beds

Private - Per room per night

Rooms

Important info

24-hour check-in is not available

Check-in is available between 15:00 and 18:00

Please contact hostel if arriving after 18:00

Rates quoted assume guests are members of Hostelling International or a National Youth Hostel Association.

A non-member supplement of GBP 2.00 per person per night is payable on arrival at hostel.

Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during checkout

Facilities

Leisure & Fitness

Common room
TV room

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Food & Drink

Self-catering kitchen
Restaurant onsite

Facilities - In-Hostel Services

Basic Shop
Car Parking at Hostel
Car Parking at Hostel Type - Free
Car parking nearby
Booking Centre for HI hostels worldwide
Cycle Storage
Laundry Facilities
Library / Book Swap
Luggage Room
Luggage Room Availability - Available during hostel reception times
Sports Equipment Storage
Sports Equipment Storage Type - Golf

Opening times

Open from 12 Mar to 31 Oct

Reception:
From 07:00 to 11:00
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-in:
From 15:00 to 18:00

Get in touch

Tel. +44 (0)1555 666710

weerowhostel@newlanark.org

Main attractions

New Lanark World Heritage Village (At or next to the hostel)
Scottish Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve (At or next to the hostel)
River Clyde trout fishing (At or next to the hostel)

See the full list of attractions

Reviews

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We used this as a stopover in our way to Skye. We definitely want to come back and have a proper explore of the area!

87%

Julie,

Sun 20 Oct 2019

The rooms are very small and there is not even a chair in or in front of the shower to put your clothes. Fortunately, we were allowed to get a room with a window after we asked.

73%

Carmen,

Thu 01 Aug 2019

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Location

Around the hostel

Nearby attractions

Cycle trails (At or next to the hostel)
Golf course (1 to 2km)
Gym (At or next to the hostel)
Hiking / Walking trails (At or next to the hostel)
Museums / Art Galleries (At or next to the hostel)
National / State Park (At or next to the hostel)
Parks / Green Area (At or next to the hostel)

Restaurants (At or next to the hostel)
River / Harbour / Lake (At or next to the hostel)
Shopping area / Mall (1 to 2km)
Swimming pool (At or next to the hostel)
Supermarket / Food store (1 to 2km)
UNESCO World Heritage Site (At or next to the hostel)
Wooded Area (At or next to the hostel)

Getting to us

Airport: 60km to Glasgow Airport. 70km to Prestwick Airport
Bus: Lanark bus station mostly hourly but check at the TIC next door.
Ferry/Boat: 180km to Stranraer (ferries from Ireland) or 90km to Rosyth Edinburgh
Alternate Transport: Follow signs from Lanark for 1km turn left at the round about and about 50 metres down the road there is an intersection carpark ahead and a road to the right. TURN RIGHT down the road. This descends to the village where at the end of the last straight turn sharp right. The hostel is the second building on the left. We only have small SYHA and Hostelling International signs so you need to look closely to see them. Opposite the hostel sufficient for 20 cars.PLEASE NOTE do not park in front of the private houses.
Car: About 20 parking spaces are opposite the hostel. Please do not park in front of the private houses which are located on the right hand side.
Rail: 2km to Lanark station. Trains run regularly from Glasgow approx. every hour

Sports & activities

Birdwatching
Cycling

Fishing
Golf

Horse riding
Walking / Hiking

Sustainability

Sustainability initiatives

Air

Low carbon activities
Public transportation is promoted
Environmental cleaning

Energy

Energy saving lights
Insulation and ventilation systems

People

Working with local community
Mission-based activities
Educational programs

Waste

Recycling areas
Growing own vegetables
Fairtrade food served

Sustainability labels