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Guest Houses

Nerabus, Port Charlotte, Islay, Argyll, PA48 7UE T: 01496 850 049   
Website: www.islayguesthouse.co.uk

Welcome to the Monachs, which is a visitscotland Five star luxury guesthouse set in beautiful farmland complete with large double, or twin bedrooms, full en-suits, and outstanding sea views from every room, named after the Monach Islands off the west coast of North Uist, Mrs Brown’s ancestral homeland.

After a wonderful breakfast, including a choice of fresh fish when available (Mhari is an excellent cook) you can enjoy the magnificent views from the spacious balcony before setting out to explore the many beautiful and interesting sites of Islay, look up old friends or make new ones. You can fish in the stunning lochs, which are teeming with wild brown trout, play golf on one of Scotlands top links courses, cycle on the quiet single track roads, (we have two well equipped bikes available), or just relax on the balcony or patio, where you may spot our neighbours, such as the Hen Harriers, Choughs, Red and Roe deer, or the Brown Hare”

The Old Excise House      Islay

Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.  PA42 7DS Tel: 01496 302567 Website: www.theoldexcisehouse.com

Once the home of the Excise Officer for Laphroaig distillery, now welcoming bed and breakfast guests.

The Old Excise house offers a warm welcome, good food and high quality en-suite rooms with spectacular sea views. Situated between Port Ellen and the world famous whisky distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.

Golf tuition available with host Ron Goudie, PGA Golf Professional at The Machrie Championship Links. Taste of Islay breaks arranged. Home cooked evening meals by arrangement.

ACCOMMODATION 1 Double/ 1 Double/Twin RATES £45 per person per night

40 Pier Road      Islay

Frederick Cresent, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll PA42 7DJ
Website: www.40pierroad.co.ukT: 01496 300502

This traditional  family home at the heart of Port Ellen has been tastefully renovated with the comfort of our guests in mind. Accommodation is on the first floor with wonderful views of the village and the sea from every room.
As we have only two suites, guests are assured of our personal attention and both Jim, a farmer, and Eleanor, a qualified Scottish Tourist Guide, are happy to share their local knowledge to ensure that guests make the best of their stay. Islay has lots to offer the visitor on a short break but a longer stay will allow discovery of some very special places. We are graded 4 Stars by Vist Scotland.
Wi-Fi enabled CDs & books of local interest Satellite TV
From £35 per person per night for bed and Jim’s full Scottish breakfast.

Loch Gruinart House      Islay

Gruinart PA44 7PW T: 01496 850 212
Website: www.lochgruinart.co.uk

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 including exceptional wildlife, world famous whisky distilleries and a range of outdoor activities.

We offer a self-catering studio and B&B accommodation. Please check our website for further details.

Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7AS
Website: www.glenegedalehouse.co.ukT: 01496 300 400

Glenegedale House was awarded VisitScotland’s Five Star Gold status in 2009. Glenegedale is small and select, combining luxurious accommodation with individual service and attention in the glorious setting overlooking Laggan Bay and westwards to the Irish coast. Surrounded by ten acres of grounds and gardens Glenegedale is a private haven.

We have just four bedrooms leaving us time to get to know you and to pamper you. Reflecting our personal approach, every room has been individually decorated, and features the full range of modern facilities. Each room has television, full hospitality tray and those nice little touches that make you feel at home and in the morning breakfast is a memorable gourmet experience.

63 Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7BD
T: 01496 300409       Website: www.islay-bedandbreakfast.com

Our house is over 100years old, cosy and charming and renovated to a high standard. Rooms are ensuite and have views over the bay. We offer a good choice at breakfast and have become known for our exceptional quality and attention to detail. We also offer a bike hire service for our guests.

Situated centrally in Port Ellen, close to local amenities,and for those who not only visit to see the beautiful Island but to taste the wonderful malt whisky we are within walking/biking distance of Laphroig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.

IslayKilnaughton Bay, The Oa, Isle of Islay PA42 7AXT: 01496 302596
Website: www.samhchair.co.uk

Samhchair (or ‘tranquility’ in Gaelic) is a recently built bungalow overlooking the safe, sandy beach of the beautiful Kilnaughton Bay, some two miles outside Port Ellen.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views to Port Ellen, the Mull of Kintyre and Antrim while observing the local wildlife. Golden eagles, buzzards, herons, feral goats, highland cattle, otters, seals and even dolphins may be spotted from the terrace overlooking the sea.

Close to air and ferry ports, Samhchair makes the ideal base for touring the island. Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin distilleries, the championship Machrie Golf Links, the famous Kildalton High Cross and The Oa Nature Reserve are all close at hand. Fishing, walking and cycling are all popular pursuits in the beautiful surrounding countryside, while if you wish to venture further afield, no destination on the island is more than 45 minutes away by car.

GRADING: Visit Scotland – 4 star B & B
ACCOMMODATION: 1 DOUBLE/1 TWIN
OPEN March – October
RATES: £40 per person per night (based on double occupancy)

Ballygrant PA45 7QWT: 01496 840 668
Website: www.kilmeny.co.uk

Set in the heart of Islay, Kilmeny Country house commands outstanding views over hill and glen. Each guest bedroom is spacious and is ensuite with both bath and shower. The guest sitting room is warm and welcoming throughout the day, and has a wide range of maps and reference books to help you discover Islay.

Varied breakfast, with homade fayre all made in the Kilmeny kitchen is a speciality. Dinner is offered on certain weekdays featuring the best of Islay’s produce, all carefully cooked by the owner, Margaret. With malt whisky distilleries in every direction, a countryside location teeming with wildlife, and Finlaggan, the centre of the Lordship of the Isles a mere 10 minutes away, Kilmeny is ideally situated.

Jamieson Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7HLT: 01496 810 597
Email: lambethguesthouse@tiscali.co.uk

Family run guest house. Ideally situated in Bowmore nice and central to explore Islay and all it has to offer! Fully en-suite all mod cons. Dinner by arrangement. Highland hospitality at its best! Why not come and see for yourselves!!

Port Ellen PA42 7AT T: 01496 302 051
Website: www.kintrafarm.co.uk

Kintra Farm is situated in a stunning location beside miles and miles of sandy beach, rocky inlets and moorland.

We offer you space and we offer you freedom. We have great camping as well as gorgeous cottages and comfortable B&B – all in a spectacular setting.

HR SCOTT ‘CALADH SONA’
53 FREDERICK CRESCENT, PORT ELLEN ARGYLL  PA42 7BD
Tel/Fax +44 (0)1496 302694
e-mail: hamish.scott@lineone.net

3 BEDROOM B and B
Comfortable, centrally heated, ensuite accommodation, situated on Port Ellen’s Leodamus Bay, 200 metres from the Ferry Terminal, at the same time within the village and all its amenities. Three world famous distilleries are within five kilometres radius – discuss distilling with your host, retired master distiller, Ardbeg. Ideal base for hill walking, cycling, golfing, fishing, horse riding and bird watching.   We are happy to organise your distillery tours, bicycle hire etc. Friendly welcome assured. Satellite TV and free Wi-Fi available 

GRADING:  3 STAR B and B
OPEN: March – October,  ROOMS: 3 Twin /Double- 2 ensuite, 1 private,   1 Apartment Suite, ensuite
PRICES: from £32.00 per person per night
German spoken.