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Islay House

3.0 star property
Islay Island Victorian hotel with restaurant

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with gentle waves and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and lamp.
Enjoy a serene coastal view from the large window with six panes, framed by white trim.
Relax in a spacious bathroom with a large bathtub and convenient amenities.
Stately building with a traditional facade, featuring evenly spaced windows and a central entrance.
Enjoy your visit to Islay Island with a stay at Islay House. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA

What's nearby

  • Islay Ales - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 27 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 30 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant at Port Charlotte Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lucci’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Islay House

Enjoy your visit to Islay Island with a stay at Islay House. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1677
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Arcade/games room
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.5 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2025 to November 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
The property is closed between 30 September and 31 December.

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Islay House Hotel Isle of Islay
Islay House Isle of Islay
Islay House Hotel
Islay House Islay Island
Islay House Hotel Islay Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Islay House currently open?

The property is closed between 30 September and 31 December. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2025 to November 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge

Are pets allowed at Islay House?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Islay House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Islay House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Islay House and nearby?

Islay House has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Islay House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Islay House like?

Islay House is located a short 3-minute walk from Islay Ales.

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Islay House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bathroom
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Reviews

8/10

Great place but the staff is nowhere to be seen. You always have to wave at a camera for someone to appear a few minutes later.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
2-night trip

8/10

Lovely room, outstanding location and excellent breakfast! Only two issues: the room key did not lock the door and the hand spray in the shower did not work.
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful property - quiet, peaceful and comfortable. I would definitely go back.
2-night trip

6/10

this property is for sale and it was obvious in the service
3-night trip

2/10

My wife and I booked two nights at the Islay House at a cost of £520. We chose it because of the gourmet restaurant and the availability of a room with a bath. We arrived off the ferry at 1.00 pm but we’re told to return later. There was no mention of the closure of the restaurant. When we returned, the manager told us that the restaurant was closed and gave us a room without a bath - we discovered later that rooms with baths were available. There was no advance email warning about the restaurant and menus and photos still appear on the website. The manager attempted to book us into local restaurants, but all were full. We finally had to drive five miles and wait an hour to collect a poor quality takeaway from an Indian restaurant. The manager was unapologetic and refused to offer any refund. Her behaviour was totally unacceptable.
Indian takeaway
2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

The place was beautiful but could use some refreshing. Overall we’re glad we stayed there, it’s like being in Downton Abby. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Make sure you have dinner reservations way ahead of your stay.
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

4/10

The house is beautiful and breakfast good but that’s about it. Rooms aren’t properly cleaned and windows are broken. Staff isn’t helpful and there’s something really strange about this place. And clearly over prized! Chose another hotel if you’re going to Islay
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

10/10

Staying at Islay house felt like being trasported in time. Beuatiful house with great service. Just perfect!
2-night trip

8/10

The stately country home to the maximum. The common rooms, including the library, bar, living room and breakfast room were right out of a history book. The bathroom door not shutting and the Tv coming on by itself at 21:30 not as endearing.
2-night trip

10/10

Unique place to stay, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel and very helpful staff - thanks Paul and James!
3-night trip

10/10

Super place to stay with stunning walks around the property incorporating forest and the most stunning beach.
2-night trip

10/10

We had an amazing experience at Islay House - from the moment we arrived to the minute we left. The hotel staff greeted our family with friendliness and warmth and went out of their way to ensure our stay was truly special. Upon arriving before our formal checkin time, we were warmly greeted and our bags put into storage. We were given a brief informal tour of the interior property which revealed fascinating facts about the house’s history. The service was first class; the room and property exquisite; and the food gourmet. All accommodations were met, including a fold-out bed for our son and vegan meals for myself, which were outstanding. The bar is a gem and the single malt selection excellent. If you don’t plan on staying here, at least visit the bar and book a table at the restaurant - you will not be disappointed. The staff touched us on a level that was special and rare to find nowadays. Thank you Islay House for making our stay on Islay a truly magical experience!! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
2-night trip

10/10

The Islay house hands down was the best stay on our trip. Clean gorgeous house, top staff, and excellent food. Not to mention Robert the bartender is great.
1-night trip

8/10

5-night trip