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Bayfield, IV51 9EW, Scotland
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Bayfield Backpackers
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Singapore, Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Nice...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Bayfield's a good base to stay over when exploring Portree & the Isle of Skye. It's very clean, well-located and has a really nice kitchen to cook in. We met a friendly Ian who shared cooking tips and Skye's attractions. Just round the corner is a bakery- Great for quick breakfast take-aways of yummy pastries & bread rolls to eat in the cozy, wooden dining room in Bayfield while gazing at the rainbows outside the window. (Skye's known for an abundance of 'liquid sunshine'!) The toilet was spacious in our room for 4 and there were square metal crates stowed under the bed for storing one's bags. There were hooks around the room for those bulky coats too. I'd wish for a bigger mirror and more hooks in the toilet to hang those towels & clothes. But on the whole, it was a good deal and a lovely place to rest one's feet.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“One of the Best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

This is one of the best backpackers I've stayed in UK so far. Not that it looks particularly special comparing to others, but for some reason they manage to do everything right, from the spacious dining room to the powerful showers and clean bathroom and not to mention the comfortable beds. I slept so well there it was simply amazing. The staff are very friendly as well. I honestly can't pick anything to criticise. Last but not least very good location (in the middle of town) plus a nice view to the bay in the dining room. I couldn't recommend this backpacker enough.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Basic but clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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Clean, cheap, very centrally located. abundant showers. bunk beds were not great. the whole bed moved when one person shifted and I kept hitting my head when sitting on the lower bunk. nice and helpful staff

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good value for money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

Very, very well located (few blocks away from supermarket, pubs, restaurants, shops, ATM, etc.). A wonderful view from the dinning room/ kitchen. The rooms are clean (no wood is used, so no chance for bugs!), showers have a nice pressure of hot water (especially after a whole day outdoors!). Only area for improvement, in the kitchen I would label trash cans more clearly for recyclables vs. organic trash. And for the rooms, I would add pegs to hang clothes, specially to dry them after a rainy day! Overall, good value for money, so give it a try!

Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
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“briiiiiilant can't find word to discribe”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

fantastic view beautiful location, excellent service, very good value.

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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