The Lost Shore Surf Resort Residential Centre

With each of our Hilltop Lodges proudly named after famous Scottish surfing beaches, our high-quality accommodation allows you to have an unforgettable experience in one of the most unique settings in the world!

The luxury Hilltop Lodges, they provide the perfect base to kick back, relax and immerse yourself in Lost Shore Surf Resort and the local area.

Our four bedroom luxury lodges are designed for families and groups, and cater for your every need. The stylish interiors, open plan living and modern furnishings make them an ideal retreat to relax after an exciting day at Lost Shore. Located on the hilltop, just a 10 min walk from the car park (luggage transport can be arranged), our lodges have amazing views overlooking the Cove and our extensive grounds, as well as views across the hills.

The Lost Shore Surf Resort Residential Centre
Lodges Scotland
Water sports Scotland

Surf lessons, educational courses (STEM workshops and Wellbeing workshops), water safety course.

Maximum numbers are 32 (plus accompanying adult). Please note we require a supervising adult to stay in each lodge. For example, 20 pupils will require 5 adult supervisors.

School group will enjoy the 4 bedroom Hilltop lodges. They comprise of 2 double rooms (both en-suite) and 2 twin rooms. The twin rooms will share one family bathroom. A link to the floor plan can be found here.

We have risk assessments, please speak to school@lostshore.com for more information.

Anyone taking part in any surf sessions must sign a waiver.

Photographs/ filming of your own group is authorized. Please avoid capturing any persons outside your group without consent.

All booking enquiries should be directed to Suzi Hadden, Educational Outreach Manager at school@lostshore.com

Prices are per person. Contact school@lostshore.com to discuss prices for supervising adults.

We are cashless.

We have qualified first aiders on site.

Retail shop, restaurant/ café with food from three seasonal kitchens, outdoor dining areas (for consumption of packed lunches), toilets, accessible changing/ toilet facilities, unisex changing areas, event studio, cashless site, free WIFI, secure lockers.

The hilltop lodges contain a kitchen and so therefore, self-catering is an option. There is a residential menu (breakfast, lunch and dinner) which costs £25 pp.

Lost Shore Surf Resort is a world class facility, which has held inclusivity and accessibility as key guiding principles, since its inception.

Surfing has traditionally been a sport which has had many barriers to participation, both physical and perceived. Lost Shore are committed to identify those barriers and removing them wherever possible.

• Parking – 16 blue badge parking spaces at the main entrance, along with coach/minibus spaces and EV charging.
• Accommodation – 6 fully accessible Waterfront Lodges (Armadilla Kurvs). From mid-November 2024 (date tbc), one will be fitted with a hoist for easier bed access.
• Pathways – wide, 250m, gentle gradient tarmac road leading down to the HUB Building. Mixed slopes and surfaces around the country park, with ongoing improvements.
• Buildings – single storey buildings with shallow ramps, wheelchair accessibility, QR code ordering, gender neutral toilets, accessible and baby change facilities.
• Changing Area – accessible showers, accessible toilets, accessible changing area, baby change facilities, family changing area and private cubicles.
• Waterfront Area – smooth tarmac beach front with minimal gradient, access ramps, inclusive and para surfing sessions in collaboration with Inclusive Surfing Scotland.
• Commitment to Accessibility – shared focus on removing physical and perceived barriers to surfing and an ongoing process to identify and improve accessibility areas.

Please contact us on info@lostshore.com if you have any further questions.

All workshops are led by a qualified teacher who has many years experience working with young people and is happy to discuss how to ensure all activities are inclusive for any young person with additional learning needs.

Our resort is open every day from 8:00am – 11:00pm.
Surf lessons & sessions run from 9:00am until dark.

Restaurant opening hours (*seasonal): Thurs – Sat 8am – 9pm, Sun – Wed 8am – 7.30pm

Seasonal Hours:
December 24th: 8:00am – 6:00pm
December 25th & 26th: Closed
December 27th: open as normal 8:00am – 11:00pm

Located in Ratho, we are a 10 minute drive from Edinburgh airport and less than 5 miles from Scotland’s main motorway systems: M8, M9 and Edinburgh city bypass. We are located between Edinburgh (25 minute drive) and Glasgow (45 minute drive).

• Search Lost Shore Surf Resort on Apple or Google Maps to find us, or see our location on Google Maps here. Find us on What3words: what3words: ///outs.stones.embodied
• We’re neighbours with Edinburgh Indoor Climbing Arena. Venue Address: Lost Shore Surf Resort, 11 South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AY.
• Free parking is available and our main car park is a 200m walk from our entrance building.
• By Bus: Catch the Lothian bus service 70 from Hermiston Park & Ride to Halcroft Park in Ratho (a 10 minute journey). From here, walk 600m along Halcroft Path to Lost Shore. See the number 70 bus timetable here.
• By Tram: Catch the Edinburgh tram from central Edinburgh to The Gyle. Walk to the bus stop Gyle Centre (KF) and board the number 70 bus to Halcroft Park. From here, walk 600m along Halcroft Path to Lost Shore. See the number 70 bus timetable here.
• By Bike: Cycle along the Union canal and take the stairs up to the EICA. Go past the car park and we’re just around the corner. If arriving by E-Bike, we would advise leaving the cycle path at Ratho Marina and following the road to Halcroft Park, to avoid the steep access at EICA from Tow Path.