The Sail Loft Bunkhouse

Right on the shore of the internationally renowned Moray Firth coast is the newly created Sail Loft. This brand-new self-catering accommodation offers 25 luxurious beds and bunks and features a modern open-plan communal kitchen, dining area, lounge, laundrette, drying room, secure cycle storage, and wash-down area. It was recently awarded the 4* Hostel award by VisitScotland.Overlooking Portsoy’s beautiful Links Bay beach and surrounded by rugged headlands, there is no better location to escape and relax. Enjoy strolls by the sea, invigorating walks, or cycle rides along the Banffshire coastline, where you’re likely to spot local wildlife, including leaping dolphins and diving gannets. Discover the heritage of Portsoy at the harbour, which dates back to 1693, and the scenic Loch Soy. For those keen to learn new skills, facilities are available for courses in boat building, traditional music, and storytelling.As dusk falls, enjoy stunning sunsets and star-lit skies, and you may even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. The Sail Loft’s walled garden, complete with BBQ facilities and a hot tub, provides the perfect spot to relax and take it all in.The team at The Sail Loft ensures you get a great night’s sleep. Mattresses, supplied by Glencraft in Aberdeen, match the quality found in some of Scotland’s finest hotels, and well-insulated walls ensure peaceful rest—unless you open a window to enjoy the gentle sound of the sea just a few metres away.Bed linen is provided, and towels are available at a very reasonable cost. All bunks and beds have their own reading light, socket, and individual secure locker, large enough for mobile devices, tablets, cameras, and more. Beds are designed to be either singles or doubles, accommodating your party’s needs, and cots are available for families.Separate modern male and female toilets and showers with plenty of hot water are close to the bedrooms. An accessible single bedroom with an adjoining toilet and shower room is also available. The Sail Loft can be booked exclusively for large groups of up to 27 people.