Yha Rowen

Stayed here over the summer of 2017 - just for a night. It was a wonderful place, off the beaten track and a decent walk to the village but the views are amazing and this is the sort of place I think of when I think of youth hostels: clean, tidy, friendly staff, amazing views and really in the heart of the countryside. A magical place and a credit to the YHA.

Amazing views from the hostel on the really top of the hill, very very steep even to come by walk here, narrow streets. There is a pub down the hill, kitchen close early, make sure you bring your own food or get in time for the pub dinner.

Very excellent service overall

Be warned the road upto YHA Rowan is narrow and very very steep. If there are more than 2 cars up there it gets very tricky to turn around. If you are in a group consider parking all bar one of your cars in the village. My focus didnt enjoy the 1st gear ascent :( Also be aware that a farmer and his family live on the hill. Hes a great guy and offered for us to park a car in his farm. His only request was that the guy (not in our group) who had a range rover slowed down and refrained from driving after visiting the local pub! A fair request given he has 2 young children. Pays to be respectful for the locals who live in the areas we go on holiday too. As for the accomodation itself; great!! :D kind of what you expect from the YHA

Good spot but dont try and get up the hill without a 4x4

Lovely place for 1 night stay and recommend for Trekkers... Best time to reach is before 6pm during summer as the way to the hotel is very steep and narrow. Not sure about the winter