Islay House

Property class: 3
Victorian hotel in Islay Island with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Islay Island, Islay House is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Child-friendly activities
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread and a matching bench, a chair, and a fireplace in a room with a carpeted floor and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bench with towels, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, two pillows, and a plaid bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a clock, and a bottle on one.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A traditional bedroom with a wooden bed, a matching nightstand, a chair, and a patterned floor.

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A beach with a clear sky, waves, and rocky outcrops.

Classic Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A bathroom with a bathtub, a white towel hanging on the side, and two white robes hanging on hooks.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned armchair.

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 34 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 37 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 38 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal Tandoori - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islay’s Plaice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ballygrant Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Islay House

  • When visiting Islay Island, Islay House is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00 am

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • 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 3:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Islay House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly cooked, and tasty by multiple guests. (10 reviews)
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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

If you want to feel like a Duke or Duchess, stay here. The property and grounds are amazing, the room was large with period appropriate furniture and decor. The breakfast was lovely and the hotel is close to other amenities. Quiet property with lovely views from the rooms. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
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6/10 Good

From a distance, Islay House looks spectacular. But once you apply the door, and throughout the interior, you are flooded with faded glory, deferred maintenance, and inadequate attention. Breakfast was very good.
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8/10 Very good

Interesting historic building. Great location. Renovations in progress- but no disturbance- it’s a long term project. Enjoyed the grandeur. And seating areas and the bar.A negative was they forgot to clean our room so we had to get new provisions and towels. A bit quirky. Generally a good place to stay on Islay.
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8/10 Very good

The property is a grand old country house within walking distance of Bridgend. Our standard room was spacious and had lovely views over the grounds and the sea beyond. There were no chairs or a sofa in the room, even though there was ample space, so enjoying the view wasn't an easy option. The bed was comfy and the Nespresso machine was a nice touch. The communal areas were very inviting but we didn't utilise them as we were only staying one night. Cooked breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty.
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6/10 Good

Property looks amazing on website and in a lovely setting. However close up is poor. Lovely antique furniture but tired decor and little cleaning noted in general areas. Only one dog friendly room available. Charging outrageous fees for dogs in other rooms. Television was unavailable for our stay. Staff friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and terrific ambience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jane was very friendly and welcoming, the room was perfect for us and did have the stated views. We had a great sleep and good breakfast before leaving which set us up for the day.
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10/10 Exceptional

What an outstandingly beautiful grand old manor house and grounds. The description of the hotel doesn’t do it justice. There are renos coming to the exterior but overall the room was clean and stocked with everything any guest could need. We stayed in the Margadale which was grandly spacious with a beautiful view of the front lawn and the sea. Deep tub was amazing for a soak. No restaurant on site for dinner but we made use of the bar in the evening. Cozy atmosphere, perfect for intimate conversations or a get to know you with other guests from abroad. The reception staff was so gracious and lovely. Unfortunately we had an early ferry booked and couldn’t take in the breakfast. Other guests assured us it was fantastic. Highly recommended for any trip to Islay. We will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and friendly staff working hard to ensure all guests are happy.
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8/10 Very good

The largest rooms that we have rented in Scotland and it’s very elegant and has a great history
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8/10 Very good

Clean and ok for one night
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6/10 Good

I think the property is undergoing serious renovation and upgrading. The usable parts of the building definitely have great potential.
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10/10 Exceptional

In the process of restoring this property. Rooms are very spacious and have all of the amenities that you require. Great location for exploring Islay.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old estate, with tonnes of history. Room was huge. Amazing view. Big comfy bed. Shower, bath, double sinks. Luxurious, just a bit old and needing some updating. Good location.
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8/10 Very good

Good breakfast. Lovely downstairs. Room a bit dated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay at an amazing property!

My wife and I had a great time here. We will definitely come back.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful house - lovely staff
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel with a lot of potential if there was more staff.
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8/10 Very good

The property definitely needs some updating, it is a little bit on the rundown side, but it has absolutely stunning and well maintained grounds, which I highly recommend taking the time to explore. The House is unique and has a lot of potential. Staff was quite helpful and our room was very clean. It’s definitely off the beaten path so expect to walk a little bit for a bus stop or pre-reschedule a taxi. Do not rely on Uber on the island. So make sure to plan ahead and decide where you want to have meals. Breakfast at the property is good, but there is not an on-site restaurant in no room service. You need to make sure that you are selecting a restaurant in town and booking a table.
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8/10 Very good

All nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a beautiful hotel with an interesting history. The room was clean, spacious and sumptuous.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
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4/10 Fair

Breakfast was ok although staff spoke very little english. Ended up getting a full scottish breakfast when that wasnt what was ordered. Rooms were roasting hot and wouldnt turn down/ off. Rooms were good size but werent the cleanest or in the best of condition. Views are great and were the best part of the stay
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a magical experience. The building itself was stunning, and the room really felt worthy of royalty. We stayed in 7 different hotels on our trip, and this one was by far our favorite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Only open for a couple of months, staff went to great lengths to get it right. They were pleasant, helpful and couldn’t do enough to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
The spiral staircase up to our room
The approach to the hotel
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