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.
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.
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
Islay Accommodation: Self Catering Cottages, Holiday Homes & Apartments
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Name: Am Fasgadh Cottage
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Am Fasgadh (in gaelic this means the shelter/refuge) is a two bedroomed cottage that overlooks Loch Indaal, in Port Charlotte. The cottage sits in its own grounds, it has a large front garden to sit in and enjoy the view and also a large garden at the back with picnic bench.
Name: An Cala
Location: Port Charlotte Details: An Cala is a traditional Islay cottage on two floors, providing guests with a quietly stylish base for your exploration of the many pleasures of the Isle of Islay. Downstairs is a spacious, comfortable sitting room with an open fire, a television, a piano and lots of books and art for visitors to enjoy.
Name: An Cuan/Solas Selfcatering Holiday Homes
Location: Glenegedale Details: Islay Holidays, from the same owners as Glenegedale House, offer two stunning holiday homes on the beautiful Isle of Islay. An Cuan and Solas are located near Glenegedale house, only a couple of miles from the beautiful village of Port Ellen, one of two ferry ports on Islay. Both houses have magnificent views over Laggan Bay and are beautifully situated on an elevated position.
Name: An Innis
Location: Port Charlotte Details: An Innis is a large well-appointed modern bungalow situated in an elevated position a mile above the pretty conservation village of Port Charlotte. Blessed with uninterrupted panoramic views from the Paps of Jura to the Mull of OA this accommodation sleeps up to 8 adults
Name: An Linnean Cottage
Location: Easter Ellister Portnahaven Details: The house is situated on a 600-acre farm and is a newly constructed single-storey home based on a traditional Scottish longhouse. It has been built at the top of the farm to offer unrivalled views of the farm and out to Loch Indaal, and is surrounded by spectacular fields and forestry, affording privacy and seclusion.
Name: An Sabhal Cottages
Location: Portnahaven Details: The cottages were originally the 'minister's steadings', comprising stables, threshing barn etc., and have been recently developed to offer every modern comfort in the exceptional rural and wildlife environment of south west Islay. They are situated midway between the twin picturesque fishing villages of Portnahaven and Port Wemyss.
Name: Anchor Cottage
Location: Portnahaven Details: An idyllic holiday home in the traditional fishing village of Portnahaven. The cottage has stunning views of the bay, the lighthouse and the mighty ocean beyond Orsay. The cottage comprises of two double bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and living area with open fire.
Name: The Annexe
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Situated one mile outside the picturesque village of Port Charlotte, the Annexe is a new and modern self-catering accommodation. The Annexe is tastefully decorated and comprises a small porch, shower room, open plan kitchen/living/dining area and one bedroom.
Name: Ardtalla Cottages
Location: Ardtalla Details: Ardtalla Estate Holiday Cottages can be found on the south east corner of the beautiful island of Islay, with views towards the Mull of Kintyre. The two detached cottages have their own unique character and are set in peaceful and scenic locations on the fifteen thousand acre Ardtalla Estate.
Name: Atlantic View
Location: Port Wemyss Details: Atlantic View in Port Wemyss is a traditional stone-built three-bedroom cottage in the quiet and beautiful village of Port Wemyss. The cottage has views across open fields to the sea at the rear and is a couple of minutes walk from the shore facing the lighthouse and lighthouse island of Orsay.
Name: Arichalloch Cottages
Location: Ballimony Details: Set in the heart of the Rhinns peninsula between Port Charlotte and Portnahaven villages, this is the perfect location for those interested in a 'chill out', or romantic holiday, as well as for the more active walking or cycling enthusiast. There are also great treats in store for the bird and wildlife watcher and the natural history fan!
Name: Baile Neachdan
Location: Ardbeg Details: Baile Neachdan is a charming, 3 bedroom, self catering cottage that can sleep up to six people. Situated in the rural village of Ardbeg it is 3 short miles from Port Ellen. We have a large family living room with dining area as well as 3 bedrooms.
Name: Ballimony Cottage
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Ballimony Cottage is a fully renovated traditional property situated within an acre of fenced ground in a stunning location on the Rhinns of Islay.Set in open country side the Cottage has uninterrupted views across the island and the sea to the Irish coast.
Name: Ballivicar Apartments
Location: Port Ellen Details: Ballivicar farm is a small family farm, with cows, sheep, pigs and horses , run on traditional, enviromentally friendly lines. We offer three self catering apartments as well as pony-trekking and carriage riding (behind a Clydesdale) available on site.
Name: Bayview Cottage
Location: Lagavulin Details: Bayview is a charming self-catering holiday cottage overlooking Lagavulin Bay, Texa and Dunyveg castle. The 3 bedroom cottage is only 3 miles from Port Ellen and within walking distance of Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Name: Beinn Bhan Cottage
Location: Bowmore Details: Beinn Bhan is a large newly built self catering property, situated a mile from the village of Bowmore. The property boasts plenty of living space and is best suited for families or large groups, sleeping up to 8 adults.
Name: Bowmore Distillery Cottages
Location: Bowmore Details: A stay at Bowmore Distillery Cottages offers the chance to share in that fine tradition - to reflect on the heritage of these ancient practices in beautifully renovated cottages, located at the centre of a charming village on a beautiful Hebridean island. The cottages lie within or beside the distillery complex.
Name: Brae Cottage
Location: Dunlossit Estate Port Askaig Details: Brae Cottage is a three bedroomed bungalow cottage which is being furnished this year to a high standard to provide a comfortable holiday cottage for the 2009 season. Brae Cottage can comfortably sleep from four to six people and has ample private off road parking.
Name: Braeside
Location: Bowmore Main Street Details: Braeside is a recently refurbished 2 bedroom end of terrace house situated in the heart of the village of Bowmore on the Isle of Islay. The property sleeps up to 4 persons and comprises one double room and one twin room.
Name: Cala Seimh Holiday Home
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Situated in a prime position on Shore Street in the centre of this friendly village, Cala Seimh (pronounced Cala Shčiv) is a comfortable and practical self-catering house which makes an ideal base for exploring the lovely island of Islay.
Name: Cairn Cottage Holiday Home
Location: Port Ellen Details: With beautiful sea views, a homely feel and plenty of living space, it's the perfect environment to unwind and relax. Available for rent all the year round, Cairn Cottage is well equipped and ideally suited for families and large groups, sleeping up to 10 people.
Name: Callumkill
Location: Ardbeg Details: Callumkill Estate offers two selfcatering properties, the luxurious Farmhouse which sleeps eight and is recently sympathetically renovated to a very high standard. The Shepherd's cottage is a bungalow a few hundred metres from the Farmhouse and sleeps 5.
Name: Carraig Fhada House
Location: Port Ellen - Oa peninsula Details: Carraig Fhada is one of the few self-catering homes on the shoreline of Port Ellen bay and has the most incredible views of the island. The house is situated by the unique square shaped Port Ellen lighthouse. There is a small beach in front of the house and only a few minutes walk away is the beautiful Islay beach known as the "Singing Sands".
Name: Carnduncan Cottages
Location: Carnduncan Details: Drumlanrig, Farmhouse & Byre Cottages (3) have been sympathetically converted into holiday accommodation of a high standard. Enjoying wonderful panoramic views overlooking Loch Gorm & west coast sunsets they are ideally located for most outdoor pursuits especially bird watching, fishing, pony trekking, cycling, walking, stalking & unspoilt sandy beaches. Welcome pack on arrival.
Name: Caberfeidh Cottage
Location: Bruichladdich Details: Caberfeidh Cottage is attached to Caberfeidh House, but is completely self-contained in every aspect, with its own entrances and car parking. The cottage is located in the village of Bruichladdich, on the west shore of Loch Indaal, and has uninterrupted views of the loch and pier.
Name: Carnain Cottage
Location: Bridgend Loch Indaal Details: Carnain Cottage sits in a delightful position on the edge of the Strand between Bridgend and Bruichladdich. The house was built in the nineteenth century with extensive renovation work, including an extension, undertaken in 2001.
Name: Cladach Beachfront Cottage
Location: Port Ellen/Oa Peninsula Details: Beautiful self-catering beachfront property situated directly beside the soft white sands of Kilnaughton Bay. This idyllic setting offers direct access to this quiet picturesque beach and a short walk or drive from the village of Port Ellen in the south of the island.
Name: Cladville Dairy
Location: Portnahaven Details: The south facing Dairy enjoys spectacular panoramic views over Portnahaven including the Rhinns Lighthouse, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. On clear days, the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the busy seaway.
Name: Craigard Holiday Accommodation
Location: Ballygrant Details: At Craigard Holiday Accommodation in the village of Ballygrant, we have a 5 star cottage, and three 3 star completely self-contained flats, giving a range of properties to suit all tastes, budgets and numbers.
Name: Coillabus Eco Dwellings
Location: The Oa Details: Two beautifully crafted turf-roofed dwellings each set in their own private space on the beautiful Oa peninsula offer a very special guest experience in an extraordinary setting: and all with impressive green credentials. The stylish and spacious interiors command amazing views and provide the perfect base for your romantic retreat or green honeymoon, luxury self-catering for up to four guests, or take both together for larger groups. Book at introductory rates for 2012 now.
Name: Coillabus Cottage
Location: The Oa Details: The cottage which was renovated in 1995 is situated at the heart of a working hill farm four miles from the village of Port Ellen. Coillabus sleeps 6 but is also perfect for couples and is growing in popularity as a 'get away from it all' honeymoon destination.
Name: Coull Farm
Location: Near Loch Gorm Details: Coull Farm, near Islay's beautiful west coast, offers a self catering farm cottage and a luxury self catering apartment. Coull Farm Cottage is ideal for a family, comprising an open plan kitchen and living area and two bedrooms. Coull Farm Luxury Apartment is bright and airy. The flat comprises a very large living area and one large double bedroom sleeping two persons.
Name: Corrary Cottage
Location: Bowmore - Island Farm Details: Corrary Cottage is situated about a mile and a half from the village of Bowmore, just off the main Port Ellen Road, in the middle of Islay's farming country. The cottage has two bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, a sitting room with sun porch, laundry room, and its own garden with drying green.
Name: Cross House West
Location: Bridgend Details: Cross House West is only 1 mile from Bridgend going towards Bruichladdich and is set back from the road on the shore of Lochindaal. The beach is yards away from the front gate and there is no road in between. You can sit in the garden and enjoy the wonderful views in all directions, wander along the beach, or head off to explore the rest of the Island.
Name: Curlew Cottage
Location: Between Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte Details: Until recently a family home, Curlew Cottage is now available to rent all year round. Situated between Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte and on an elevated position with sweeping views across Loch Indaal the cottage offers excellent accommodation on the Rhinns, one of the nicest parts of this beautiful Hebridean island.
Name: Debbies
Location: Caol Ila Details: Newly refurbished modern flat in Caol Ila, Islay with beautiful views across the Sound of Islay to Jura. Caol Ila distillery is literally two minutes away by foot at the bottom of the brae. The flat is approximately one mile from Port Askaig ferry terminal.
Name: Easter Ellister Farmhouse
Location: Portnahaven Details: Easter Ellister farmhouse is set on a 600-acre Highland Pony farm and has been luxuriously renovated to provide spacious and homely family accommodation for up to 10 guests. Set only 400 yards from the ocean, the house boasts fabulous views over Loch Indaal and to the Mull of Oa and has all the mod cons you'd expect from a fabulous holiday home.
Name: Eight West End
Location: Port Charlotte Details: 8 West End is a semi-detached self-catering house set in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Port Charlotte, just a few minutes walk from the village. The house overlooks the sea, with views across Loch Indaal towards the Mull of Oa, and to the rear is a large secure garden backed by open fields.
Name: Eighteen West End
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Situated in the picturesque village of Port Charlotte, the house is bright, well equipped and comfortable. It is in a perfect location for all amenities with hotels, general store and sandy beach all within a 5 minute walk. The accommodation offers stunning views over Loch Indaal. Click for more pictures
Name: Gleann an Airidh and Blackpark Crofthouse
Location: Bridgend Details: Blackpark Crofthouse and Gleann an Airidh Cottage are comfortable self-catering holiday accommodations located here on our working croft at Blackpark, Isle of Islay. We have Green Tourism Silver Awards. Also, the Cottage has Scottish Tourist Board Disabled Access Category 2, suitable for assisted wheelchair users.
Name: Gorm Ile
Location: Port Ellen Details: Gorm Ile Self Catering is situated in Port Ellen (2 minutes walk to the beach!) and close to all transport links on Islay. The Property has 2 bedrooms - 1 with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds with all bed linen and towels supplied.
Name: Holiday House
Location: Port Charlotte Details: This light and spacious three bedroom house is formerly the Exciseman's House for Lochindaal Distillery. With southern aspect over the sealoch, the house retains many original features from the late 1800's, such as working shutters, cornicing, original staircase and open fires.
Name: Islay Beach Cottage
Location: Port Ellen - Kilnaughton Bay Details: Modelled on a traditional Highland long-house, the house has three double bedrooms, all with spectacular views across the bay to the nearby village of Port Ellen. It can sleep up to nine people and is a fabulous holiday location for anyone looking for an exciting but safe environment for children.
Name: Islay Croft Holidays
Location: Port Ellen Details: At Balaclava, our traditional 600 acre Croft, we offer two luxurious but cosy self catering houses situated less than a mile from the picturesque seaside village of Port Ellen. The Old Croft House & Balaclava Croft House offer homely luxurious comfort, Light & space, privacy and stunning Islay views. Both houses can sleep up to 8 adults or 6 adults 2/4 children
Name: Islay Retreat
Location: Port Ellen Details: A three bedroom beach front house with charming views over the bay in Port Ellen fishing village. Ideal for families or just a quiet retreat, the house is close to local amenities and ideally situated for whisky tours, golfing, fishing or just relaxing on the beach.
Name: Kilchoman House Cottages
Location: Kilchoman Details: Kilchoman House Cottages are situated within their own grounds on the West coast of Islay, close to a mile long sandy beach. The cottages are surrounded by farmland and approached through the famous Machir on fully tarmac roads.
Name: Kintra Farm Selfcatering
Location: Kintra Beach Details: Kintra Farm is situated four miles from the village of Port Ellen, in a beautiful location beside miles and miles of sandy beach, rocky inlets and moorland. We offer you space and we offer you freedom.
Name: Laggan Estate Cottages
Location: Laggan Estate Details: The holiday accommodation is located in the magnificent surroundings of Laggan Estate on the Hebridean Island of Islay renowned for its natural beauty. Laggan Estate offers 3 wonderful cottages. The Red Lodge sleeps 10, Laggan Cottage sleeps 6 and Ghillie Brae sleeps 4-6.
Name: Lagmore House
Location: Portnahaven Details: Lagmore House comfortably sleeps 8 and is arguably situated in the best position on the island! Watch the seals basking in the evening sun whilst enjoying a glass of wine in the dining conservatory… you'll only be 20 yards from the Atlantic Ocean and overlooking both Orsay and Mackenzie islands.
Name: Lilleville House
Location: Port Ellen Details: Lilleville is a five bedroom Victorian family house situated in the heart of Port Ellen village on the Isle of Islay. The property sleeps up to ten adults and comprises one single room, one twin room, one triple room, one double room and a king size room/en-suite.
Name: Loch Gorm Cottages
Location: Near Loch Gorm Details: Each cottage is traditionally built but fully modernised and sleeps up to six adults. These well equipped cottages are ideal for families and small groups. Both cottages have off road parking and a secure front and rear garden. Loch Gorm Cottages are situated in an unspoilt rural area of the island. They are surrounded by farm land and overlook Loch Gorm.
Name: Loch Gruinart House
Location: Bridgend/Loch Gruinart Details: Loch Gruinart House is situated in the North of Islay, at the head of Loch Gruinart, and within the boundaries of the RSPB Loch Gruinart Nature Reserve. It enjoys a remote location but is a convenient base from which to discover what Islay has to offer all year round and offers B&B as well as selfcatering accommodation.
Name: Loch Indaal View
Location: Bowmore Details: Loch Indaal View is a newly built semi-detached self-catering house in the village of Bowmore offering clean, comfortable accommodation. Located in school street next door to Bowmore Distillery, the living room which is at the rear of the house has pleasant sea views across Loch Indaal.
Name: Lochview House
Location: Bowmore Details: Lochview is situated in Shore Street Bowmore on the Isle of Islay and offers self catering accommodation. There are three double bedrooms (one ensuite shower) and a family bathroom. Upstairs provides panoramic views of Loch Indaal and beyond.
Name: Lorgba Holiday Cottages
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Enjoy a holiday of freedom in your cottage by a safe sandy beach with stunning views across Loch Indaal. The picturesque village of Port Charlotte with many amenities is minutes walk away. Explore this beautiful varied island and return to your comfortable cottage to the bliss of an open fire. We sleep four people and are open throughout the year.
Name: Lyndon Cottage
Location: Ballygrant Details: Lyndon is traditional yet has all modern amenities. The lounge features an open fire place, the well-equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, and there is a shed in the garden for bikes etc. There are 3 bedrooms. One master with en suite bathroom, one twin, and a further double downstairs. The main bathroom has a jacuzzi bath.
Name: Lyrabus Croft Cottage
Location: Bridgend Details: Lyrabus Croft Cottage is a unique self-catering accommodation in an old croft cottage, wonderfully renovated with a touch of luxury and with high quality furnishings and equipment. The cottage is located in a very peaceful central location on the island with super views.
Name: Lyrabus Moor Croft Cottage
Location: Bridgend Details: Lyrabus Moor Croft Cottage is on small working croft overlooking Lochindaal. You can enjoy a remote tranquil location with stunning views and still enjoy a convenient base to discover Islay.
Name: Moin-a-choir Cottage
Location: Bridgend Details: The Old Schoolroom at Moin-a-choire, is the perfect place to relax. Renovated to exacting standards this property offers accommodation for four people. Enjoy a barbeque in the private garden, relax in the comfy sofas, toast your toes by the peat fire, cook up a storm in the kitchen, or enjoy a long soak after a hard days sightseeing.
Name: Moorburn
Location: Port Ellen, Lotts Details: Situated on the beautiful Isle of Islay, just 6 miles from Port Ellen, this detached, single-storey, holiday cottage has outstanding views across the island and towards Laggan Bay.
Name: Nr. 9 Shore Street
Location: Port Charlotte Details: No.9 Shore Street is a self-contained flat located on the first floor of a Victorian mid-terrace house in the conservation village of Port Charlotte, which was built in the early 19th Century. No.9 was totally re-built and modernised in 1996, within the confines of a category B listed building.
Name: New House
Location: Bowmore Details: The cottage offers very comfortable accommodation and can sleep up to 6 people. There are two bedrooms – a double and a twin, as well as a single futon, z-bed and travel cot for the kids. All bed linen and towels are supplied.
Name: Octomore Farm Cottages
Location: Port Charlotte Details: The Octomore Farm Cottages are situated on Octomore Farm, a working farm overlooking Lochindaal, a large sea-loch in the south west of the Isle of Islay. The spring water from which Bruichladdich whisky is made can be found on Octomore Farm.
Name: Orsa Islay
Location: Bowmore Details: Orsa is a recently refirbished semi detached three bedroom house in Hawthorn Lane in the heart of Bowmore, a central location ideal from which to explore the whole island.
Name: Orsay View
Location: Port Wemyss Details: A very comfortable traditional cottage equipped to a high standard overlooking Orsay Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Situated in the heart of the tranquil village of Port Wemyss, Orsay View offers guests relaxation in front of an open fire and a lovely garden to enjoy the ambiance of the peaceful surroundings.
Name: Persabus Farm Cottages
Location: Port Askaig Details: Persabus Cottage is a sixteenth century traditional farmhouse, the Millhouse formed part of the original steadings on the farm. Both properties have been recently renovated to a very high standard and include Sky Digital.
Name: Port Charlotte Hall
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Built in 1832, Port Charlotte Hall was the village school and subsequently the Village Hall. It has now been sympathetically restored and transformed into three separate luxury holiday apartments with separate enclosed private gardens to the rear. Off street parking is provided.
Name: Rockmountain
Location: Bruichladdich Details: Rockmountain is a luxurious private home on the beautiful island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides. Set in the Rhinns in the north west of Islay, Rockmountain was built in 2005 to the highest standard, with a strong preference for natural and Scottish materials. The house is superbly equipped, and sleeps up to six people.
Name: Rowan Cottage
Location: Glenegedale - Port Ellen Details: Rowan Cottage is a modern and spacious 3 bedroom self-catering cottage offering spectacular views and sunsets over Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay. Situated on the High Road between Port Ellen and Bowmore, Rowan Cottage is modern, spacious and set in open moorland. It offers accommodation for up to seven people.
Name: Saddlers Brae
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Recently refurbished to a high standard this 2-storey house is located in the picturesque award winning village of Port Charlotte. Saddlers Brae sits in a delightful position on the shore side resulting in spectacular views over Loch Indaal from every window.
Name: Seal Cottage
Location: Portnahaven Details: This 200 year old cottage, sleeps 4, is sitting alongside the picturesque bay of Portnahaven. The cottage has a good sized Living/dining room with comfortable Ercol style cottage suite including rocking chair and two bedrooms.
Name: Sgioba Cottage
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Sgioba Cottage is located within the conservation village of Port Charlotte, a delightful little collection of whitewashed houses on the western shore of Loch Indaal. The holiday cottage opens out onto a pleasant garden adjoining a safe sandy beach, perfect for swimming or boating.
Name: Shore House
Location: Bowmore Details: Shore House is situated in the village of Bowmore, backing onto Loch Indaal with magnificent views over the loch to Bruichladdich, and convenient for shops, restaurants, hotels, bike hire, swimming pool, the Gaelic language and heritage centre, and of course, the legendary Bowmore distillery.
Name: 11 Shore Street
Location: Port Charlotte Details: 11 Shore Street is a traditional white washed terraced house situated in a peaceful location on the shoreside in Port Charlotte. The house has recently been completely renovated, furnished and equipped to a high standard.
Name: Smiddy Cottage
Location: Near Saligo Bay Details: Smiddy Cottage is a restored 18th century Blacksmith's Cottage located at the North West of the Isle of Islay. The cottage is located one mile up a private farm track on Smaull Farm, which is owned by the RSPB and farmed by ourselves. This picturesque setting was featured in the first week of the BBC's Springwatch 2007.
Name: Sornbank Cottage
Location: Bridgend Details: Situated in Bridgend, Isle Of Islay we offer 4 star Self Catering Accommodation. Centrally located close to the shops and the local Hotel this is a ideal situation for exploring Islay. We are probably the first Accommodation provider in Islay to offer free wireless broadband access.
Name: Soundview Cottage
Location: Keills Details: This newly renovated and furnished house sits in a fabulous location in Keills, overlooking the Sound of Islay with beautiful views of Islay, Jura and Kintyre.
Name: Rhinns Holidays
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Welcome to our holiday home set within the picturesque village of Port Charlotte on the Isle of Islay. Our holiday home is within 100 yards of the pier which is great for a spot of fishing.
Name: Seall na Mara
Location: Portnahaven Details: Seall na Mara in gaelic means "A view of the sea" and this property certainly lives up to its name. Situated in the picturesque conservation village of Portnahaven, Seall na Mara is a traditional 80 year old fisherman's cottage which has been extensively refurbished to provide a contemporary luxury feel.
Name: Stable Cottage
Location: Sanaigmore Details: Stable Cottage is fully double-glazed and boasts under-floor heating throughout. The cottage has 1 king size bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, a bathroom with walk-in shower and a large open plan living space incorporating a fully fitted kitchen, dining area & lounge with French doors opening onto a patio and the stunning views of Sanaig Bay below.
Name: Taobh-na-Mara
Location: Bowmore Details: This self catering holiday cottage is on the shore of Loch Indaal at the edge of Bowmore. Within easy walking distance of Bowmore shops, distillery, restaurants and swimming pool, the cottage makes a perfect base to explore the beautiful Isle of Islay and enjoy its scenery, wildlife and whisky.
Name: Tayandock Holiday Cottage
Location: Bridgend Details: Tayandock is a traditional stonebuilt whitewashed cottage. It was built in the nineteenth century and has undergone renovation and extension to a high standard. It offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to nine people.
Name: The Bay
Location: Portnahaven Details: The Bay is a comfortable, family holiday home. The traditional, two-bedroom fisherman's cottage sleeps four to six people. The front of the cottage sits directly above the sea, and there is a large, gently sloping garden to the rear, with barbecue area and picnic seating.
Name: The Gearach
Location: Bruichladdich Details: The Smithy, once the blacksmiths workshop is in the heart of Bruichladdich Village, and therefore within walking distance of local ammenities!, has been tastefully converted into a holiday home. The decoration and furnishings provides a 5* feeling of luxury throughout.
Name: The Little Cottage
Location: Carraig Fhada Oa Peninsula Details: The Little Cottage, by the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada Farm, is situated 2.5 miles from Port Ellen, on the idyllic Isle of Islay. The cottage is very close to the shore and the one of the most famous beaches in Islay, Singing Sands.
Name: Temperance House
Location: Port Charlotte Details: Temperance House has two high standard self-catering properties providing luxury accommodation. The main apartment is on the upper floors and has 3 well-appointed bedrooms, 2 shower/cloakrooms, family bathroom, spacious well-equipped kitchen/diner, large sitting room and garden with patio area. The ground floor studio apartment includes a fully equipped modern kitchen, under floor heating and open fire.
Name: Tigh Cargaman Holiday Cottages
Location: Port Ellen Details: Situated in the 2 acre grounds of Tigh Cargaman (built in 1842 for the Port Ellen Distillery Manager) the 3 cottages are open throughout the year and offer high quality accommodation. The cottages have an STB rating between 1 and 4.
Name: Tigh na Coille
Location: Bruichladdich Details: Tigh-na-Coille, or Woodside, is in an idyllic secluded location just off the main road that leads from Bridgend to Bruichladdich on the beautiful island of Islay. Tigh-na-Coille is a fully equipped traditional home from home set in it?s own well stocked grounds. It caters for up to 5 people with 1 double bedroom, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom.
Name: Tigh-na-Fhothannan
Location: Bowmore Details: A lovely Self Catering Cottage in School Street, close to the Bowmore Distillery and all the other amenities of Bowmore such as restaurants, banks, shops and the picturesque harbour. An ideal location to discover the island.
Name: Tir nan Og at Kilnaughton
Location: Port Ellen Details: Situated in the south-west corner of Islay on the Mull of Oa , part of an RSPB reserve featured in the BBCs Springwatch, this unique architecturally designed self catering property boasts panoramic views from the headland above the sands of Kilnaughton Bay in Islay.
Name: Torries House
Location: Port Charlotte Details: The house and apartment are situated opposite a small sandy beach, with stunning views across Lochindaal. The picturesque village of Port Charlotte has two hotels, a restaurant, a museum, and a village shop. On the outskirts of the village there is a children's playpark, where you can also enjoy a meal at the cafe.
Name: Tregurnog Holiday Home
Location: Port Ellen Details: "Tregurnog" is modern well equipped holiday home situated in one of the most breathtaking beautiful parts of Scotland. Near Port Ellen Tregurnog is next to the sea with panoramic views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre and Ireland.
Name: One o Four
Location: Port Ellen Details: The accommodation consists of, on the first floor, two large double bedrooms with double beds and a single in each. Also upstairs is the shower room with power shower. On the ground floor there is a small but comfortable bunkroom, which is ideal for children.
Name: 26 Shore Street
Location: Bowmore Details: 26 Shore Street may sound like an ordinary address. From outside, the house may look like a typical whitewashed, traditional cottage. Nothing could be further from the truth. It sits very close to the centre of Bowmore, backing onto the beach and looking over towards the harbour and across Lochindaal.
