Isle of Islay


     



Recommended Books

Island Series - Islay Guide

Buy Islay Pevensy Guide from Amazon A small book, loaded with gorgeous colour pictures of this beautiful Island in the Hebrides. Has a useful Information and Places to visit Guide. Includes a map, distillery info and lots more.

Landranger Islay Map

This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. This map makes your Islay Discovery a lot easier and is a must for every visitor of Islay.

Walking Islay

A guide to the best walking on Scotland's remote Southern Hebrides - Jura, Islay, Colonsay and Oronsay. Jura, Islay and Colonsay offer some of wildest scenery in the British Isles



Machrie Hotel
Monachs Guesthouse


Islay Bed and Breakfast and Guest Houses

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Name: Kilmeny Country Guest House
Location: Ballygrant

Details: Kilmeny Country Guest House is situated within farmland of 300 acres, lying only four miles from the ferry terminal ar port Askaig and enjoying magnificant views, from its elevated position, over the Islay countryside.

info@kilmeny.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 840668
www.kilmeny.co.uk

 

Kilmeny Country Guest House Ballygrant



Name: Glenegedale House
Location: Glenegedale

Details: Step through the doorway of Glenegedale House and into the arms of a classic warm Hebridean welcome, every day a new adventure full of fresh ideas and unbounded pleasure. Here, there's something for everyone - whatever time of the year you arrive.

info@glenegedalehouse.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 300400
www.glenegedalehouse.co.uk

 

Glenegedale House



Name: The Bowmore House
Location: Bowmore

Details: Choose from five spacious bedrooms all with large en-suite bathrooms, relax and allow us to look after you. We can assist with your stay as much or as little as you like. Allow us to meet, greet and organise excursions for you or simply arrive, relax and feel at home.

bookings@thebowmorehouse.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 810324
www.thebowmorehouse.co.uk

 




Name: Orsay House
Location: Portnahaven

Details: Orsay House is situated in Queen Street with a garden to the front stretching down to the rocks and sea. There is a deck area where the uninterupted spectacular views can be enjoyed by guests. Orsay House has 1 Superking bedroom ensuite, 1 Double bedroom & 1 Twin room with sharing bathroom available, all including free internet access.

mail@orsayhouse.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 860370
www.orsayhouse.com

 




Name: Coultorsay House
Location: Bruichladdich

Details: Our 200 year old farmhouse on the Rhinns of Islay is set within our mature garden and is surrounded by a working farm. There is a fine view over Loch Indaal to the hills beyond, and a delightful little sandy beach with safe bathing nearby. Our aim is to provide a warm welcome and a quiet haven in which to relax between explorations of our lovely island. We have two large and comfortable double en-suite rooms, one being on the ground floor for easy access. Prices are £35pppn.

wood.islay@virgin.net
+ 44 (0) 1496 850298
+ 44 (0) 7881 725749 (mobile)

 




Name: Cragabus
Location: The Oa

Details: Cragabus Bed and Breakast is a real home from home experience. The house is tastefully furnished to a high standard and is situated amidst rugged scenery with the Mull of Kintyre in the distance.

isobel@uppercragabus.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 300507
www.uppercragabus.co.uk/

 







Name: Kentraw Farmhouse
Location: Bruichladdich

Details: Kentraw Farmhouse has been recently refurbished and now offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. The surroundings are beautiful and the house is ideally located so you can truly relax and enjoy your stay on Islay.

info@kentraw.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850643
www.kentraw.com

 




Name: Oystercatcher
Location: Port Ellen

Details: Charming century-old house recently renovated to high standard. Comfortable welcoming atmosphere. Lovely seaviews, ample parking.

TheOystercatcherISLAY@hotmail.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 300409
www.islay-bedandbreakfast.com

 




Name: The Monachs
Location: Nerabus
open march - november
Details: Luxurious accommodation with sea views from every room. Private road. Stunning scenery. Very quiet. Only 2.8 miles from Port Charlotte. Free internet access

info@islayguesthouse.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 850049
www.islayguesthouse.co.uk

 

The Monachs Port Charlotte



Name: Lambeth House
Location: Bowmore

Details: Ideally situated in the centre of Islay - Home from Home - friendly family service. Fresh local produce. Come and see for yourself

lambethguesthouse@tiscali.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 810597
n/a

 




Name: Loch Gorm House
Location: Bruichladdich

Details: Loch Gorm House is a luxury STB 5-star Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse on the beautiful Scottish island of Islay. The Guesthouse was recently refurbished and all of the rooms offer beautifully appointed accommodation, some with spectacular sea views across Loch Indaal.

info@lochgormhouse.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850139
www.lochgormhouse.com

 

Loch Gorm House



Name: Skerrols House
Location: Bridgend

Details: A family home and farm house for many years, Skerrols House now provides Bed and Breakfast accommodation for visitors to the wonderful Isle of Islay. Run in the best Islay hospitality tradition, Skerrols House aims to be your 'home from home' when visiting this wonderful Hebridean island.

reservations@skerrolshouse.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 810520
www.skerrolshouse.com

 

Skerrols House



Name: Octofad Farm
Location: Port Charlotte

Details: Octofad is a warm and welcoming home with a choice of rooms to suit all requirements - two double rooms (one with a King Size bed) and one single, all of which offer en-suite facilities, a flat screen television and wireless Internet access.

coultorsay@aol.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850 594
www.octofadfarm.com

 

Octofad Farm



Name: Old Excise House
Location: Laphroaig

Details: The Old Excise House is situated on the coast at Laphroaig, only a few miles from the Port Ellen ferry terminal. This family run bed and breakfast has recently been renovated to a high standard to ensure that you have a comfortable and memorable holiday on islay.

oldexcisehouse@hotmail.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 302 567
www.islaygolfteacher.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast

 

Old Excise House



Name: Kintra Farmhouse
Location: Kintra beach

Details: Traditional farmhouse, with spacious rooms, on working hill farm, in beautiful scenic area, beside miles of sandy beach.

margaretanne@kintrafarm.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 302051
www.kintrafarm.co.uk

 

Kintra Farm B&B






Name: Anchorage
Location: Bruichladdich

Details: Traditional stone-built family home beautifully situated on the shore of Loch Indaal. Ideal base for touring, birdwatching and beaches.

anchorage.enterprise@talk21.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850540
n/a

 




Name: An Cuan
Location: Bowmore

Details: An Cuan is a comfortable and stylish guest house in the heart of Bowmore village, the Isle of Islay's central administrative and shopping location. All our bedrooms have ensuite facilities, and are light and airy with either sea or garden views.

fergus.muir@virgin.net
+ 44 (0) 1496 810307
www.islay-bandb.co.uk

 




Name: Caladh Sona
Location: Port Ellen

Details: Detached house, excellent ensuite accommodation, 200 yds from ferry terminal. Ideal base for visiting distilleries, birdwatching, walking, golfing. Warm welcome.

hamish.scott@lineone.net
+ 44 (0) 1496 302694
n/a

 




Name: Cala Sith
Location: Port Ellen

Details: At Cala Sìth Guesthouse, situated at Frederick Crescent 39, our commitment to service goes beyond just bed and breakfast. We'll help you plan every aspect of your holiday on Islay, leaving you free to enjoy everything the island has to offer.

calasithislay@yahoo.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 302021
www.calasith.co.uk

 

Cala Sith Port Ellen



Name: The Farmhouse
Location: Carnduncan

Details: Private suite (bath/shower room, lounge, bedroom) with faboulous views. Ideal for bird watchers, (next to RSPB) walkers and cyclists.

info@accommodation-islay.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 850500
www.accommodation-islay.co.uk

 

The Farmhouse B&B



Name: High View
Location: Glenegedale

Details: The Rae Family warmly welcome you to our home. Please browse through our website to discover the fantastic facilities and accommodation options that we proudly offer. Relax in affordable luxury at High View B&B.

info@highview-islay.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 300 158
www.highview-islay.com

 

High View Bed and Breakfast



Name: Sornbank
Location: Bridgend

Details: Sornbank have three double bedrooms, two twins and a double. Two are en-suite bedrooms and the third has a private bathroom. All are furnished to a high standard and have complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. TV's and DVD players are provided for your comfort.

reservations@sornbank.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 810544
www.sornbank.co.uk/b&b.htm

 

Sornbank B&B Bridgend



Name: Ayen Cottage
Location: Ballygrant

Details: Ayen Cottage is a small family run bed and breakfast offer comfortable accommodation in one of the more rural parts of Islay approximately 5 miles from Port Askaig ferry terminal.

bookings@ayencottageislay.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 840270
www.ayencottageislay.co.uk

 

Ayen Cottage B&B Ballygrant



Name: The Grange Guesthouse
Location: Port Ellen

Details: The Grange Guesthouse is a traditional 2 story stone house built in 1845 which proudly overlooks the village of Port Ellen, originally built as a Manse by Sir John Ramsay of Kildalton. The house stands in well cared for grounds and has private parking.

m@clansman.plus.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 302035
www.islaygrange.com

 




Name: Burnside Lodge
Location: Port Wemyss

Details: Burnside Lodge is a converted fishing house offering bed and breakfast accommodation, nature tours and shooting trips on a bespoke basis throughout the year.

info@burnsidelodge.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 860296
www.burnsidelodge.co.uk/

 




Name: Tigh-na-Suil
Location: Lagavulin

Details: A warm friendly welcome to our home. Good food. Free fly-fishing. Peaceful, rural village location. Distillery tours arranged with pleasure close to the distilleries!

tighnasuillagav@onetel.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 302483
n/a

 




Name: The Troutfly
Location: Port Ellen

Details: Central heated accommodation with TV and tea/coffee facilities. Ideal for distillery tours, golf, walking, bird watching, diving and fishing. Close to ferry terminal.

bookings@thetroutflyb-b.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 302204
www.thetroutflyb-b.co.uk

 

Troutfly B&B



Name: Carraigh Fhada
Location: Port Ellen

Details: Carraig Fhada Farm offers Bed & Full English Breakfast as well as self catering and is located next to Port Ellen Lighthouse on the Isle of Islay. Our rooms offer great views over the sea to Port Ellen, and you may also be lucky and see wild otters.

info@carraigfhada.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1496 302223
www.carraigfhada.co.uk

 

Carraig Fhada B&B Port Ellen



Name: Guest House by the Loch
Location: Bowmore

Details: We offer a choice of four stylishly refurbished bedrooms, all named after a small selection of birdlife which often frequent our shores namely: Kittiwake, Sandpiper, Oyster Catcher and Heron. All of our bedrooms are en-suite and offer hospitality tray, hairdryer, thick soft towels, Satelite TV and those thoughtful little touches to make our guests feel at home.

info@theinnsoverby.co.uk
+44 (0) 1496 810330
www.theinnsoverby.co.uk

 

Guest House by the Loch Selfcatering and Bed and Breakfast Bowmore



Name: Lyrabus Croft
Location: Gruinart/Bridgend

Details: Lyrabus Croft is in a very peaceful central location on the island. All rooms have television, hostess tray, hair dryer and super views.

lyrabuscroft@hotmail.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850374
www.lyrabuscroft.co.uk

 

Lyrabus Croft B&B Gruinart



Name: Meadowside
Location: Bowmore

Details: Meadowside offers one family room (double and single bed) and one twin room (see below). Both bedrooms have Sky television, tea and coffee making facilities and Wireless Internet.

kateislay@aol.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 810479
www.meadowsidebandb.co.uk

 

Meadowside B&B



Name: The Meadows
Location: Bridgend

Details: The Meadows Guesthouse is a family run bed and breakfast, which is situated in the centre of acres of beautiful farmland, also farmed by ourselves.

info@islaymeadows.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850374
www.islaymeadows.com

 

The Meadows Guesthouse Bridgend



Name: Muirhead Croft B&B
Location: Bridgend

Details: Muirhead Croft B&B is situated in the heart of Islay placed at the head of Lochindaal. You can enjoy a remote tranquil location with stunning views and still enjoy a convenient base to discover Islay. We offer room only from £25pppn and B&B from £30pppn.

fiona.gilbert1@yahoo.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 850610
muirheadcroft.yolasite.com

 

Muirhead Croft B&B



Name: 40 Pier Road
Location: Port Ellen

Details: Our guesthouse lies at the heart of Port Ellen, a conservation village on the South East coast of the island of Islay. This traditional family home has been tastefully renovated with the comfort of our guests in mind.

eleanor@40pierroad.co.uk
+44 (0)1496 300502
www.40pierroad.co.uk/

 

40 Pier Road







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an Linnean Cottage Portnahaven





Old Excise House Bed and Breakfast

Octofad Farm Bed and Breakfast
The Monachs Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Glenegedale House
Kilmeny Guesthouse
The Oystercatcher Bed and Breakfast
The Inns Over-by Selfcatering Apartments - Bowmore - Islay

Books from Amazon

Norman Newton - Islay guide

Buy Islay Pevensy Guide from Amazon A small book, loaded with gorgeous colour pictures of this beautiful Island in the Hebrides. Has a useful Information and Places to visit Guide. Includes a map, distillery info and lots more.


Margaret Storrie - Biography of an Island

Buy Margaret Storries Book from Amazon Dr Margaret Storrie gives a compreh account about the past and present of Islay. Anyone wishing to learn and understand the history of Islay will find this book fascinating.


Gilbert Carmichael - Old Islay

Buy Old Islay from Amazon A lovely book with many pictures from The Old Days on Islay including the distilleries, peat cutting and steamers at Port Ellen


George Robertson - Islay and Jura

Buy this book from Amazon George Robertson (Lord Robertson of Port Ellen), has produced an intriguing and, dare I say it, eccentric collection of photographs of his favourite islands Islay and Jura.


Hamish Haswell Smith - The Scottish Islands

Fascinating book dealing with all the beautiful islands Scotland has to offer. A must for the Island Hopper.


Landranger Islay Map

This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. This map makes your Islay Discovery a lot easier and is a must for every visitor of Islay.