Islay House

Islay Island Victorian hotel with restaurant

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets - Islay House (Islay Island)
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets - Islay House (Islay Island)
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers - Islay House (Islay Island)
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | View from room - Islay House (Islay Island)
Front of property - Islay House (Islay Island)
When visiting Islay Island, Islay House is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.
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
£69
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Luxury Double Room (Margadale) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Double Room (Margadale) | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Double Room (Margadale) | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Double Room (Margadale) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | View from room

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Exceptional

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Islay Ales - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 34 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 35 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Celtic House Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucci’s - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Islay House

When visiting Islay Island, Islay House is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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
    • 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
    • Food and water bowls available

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental 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

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Continental 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and terrific ambience.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and friendly staff working hard to ensure all guests are happy.
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful house - lovely staff
Kirstyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a beautiful hotel with an interesting history. The room was clean, spacious and sumptuous.
Ana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place with history that is felt in every corner

Very polite staff. Services us being ramped up as we speak. Currently only breakfast service
Thomas, 2-night trip

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
A friendly neighbour
Getting to Islay
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t let the outside fool you. This 16th century building has been nicely restored inside.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the best stay of my vacation. I arrived earlier than I had announced, though there were no staff present at that time walking around the house was an experience. Though much of the house is under renovation it was gorgeous. Staff quickly checked me in and the room was absolutely spectacular, I felt like I was in a room for a prince. I very much look forward to coming to islay again and seeing the fully renovated manor and seeing if back up to its former glory.
jeremy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bedroom and facilities in room very good , just more staff needed and to make sure you don’t run out of coffee pods. Felt sorry for one person juggling it all
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Charming, historic property

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.
Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Madeleine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

4/10 Fair

Faulty towers

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
Lina, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very disappointing

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
The Hon S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay at an amazing property!

My wife and I had a great time here. We will definitely come back.
Justin, 3-night trip

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.
Fernando, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superbe hébergement. Grande chambre avec beaucoup de produits offerts.Beaucoup de salon commun pour tous. Personnel très dévoué pour ses hôtes. Déjeuner très gourmand. L'hôtel est très proche de la distillerie Bruicchladdich ainsi que la ville de Bowmore.
annick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous place with a fabulous location

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