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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)

an taigh-osda      Islay

Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay PA49 7UNT: 01496 850587
Website: www.antaighosda.co.uk

Luxury boutique modern small hotel. Five en-suite rooms. One double & four super king twin/doubles. Views over Lochindaal to Bowmore and located beside Bruichladdich Distillery. Only 20 minutes from Islay Airport and 30 minutes from Cal Mac ferry terminals. Our restaurant uses local produce wherever possible. Scottish quisine with a modern twist.

Rates from £92.50 to £110 per person per night, dinner, bed & breakfast.