10/10 Exceptional
This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and terrific ambience.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Islay House
Islay Island Victorian hotel with restaurant
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA
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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.
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Islay House Reviews
Wonderful
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Service staffRoomBathroomBar10/10 Exceptional
Very welcoming and friendly staff working hard to ensure all guests are happy.
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful house - lovely staff
Kirstyn
Kirstyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It’s a beautiful hotel with an interesting history. The room was clean, spacious and sumptuous.
Ana
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
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.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Don’t let the outside fool you. This 16th century building has been nicely restored inside.
Douglas
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
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
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
David
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
Samuel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Beautiful property - quiet, peaceful and comfortable. I would definitely go back.
Colette
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
Madeleine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
this property is for sale and it was obvious in the service
Stephen
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
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.
The Hon S
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
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
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
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
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
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Unique place to stay, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Jacquie
Jacquie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel and very helpful staff - thanks Paul and James!
Yannie
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
David, 2-night trip
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