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Islay House

3.0 star property

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | View from room
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA
  • Place, Islay Ales
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowmore Distillery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruichladdich Distillery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Islay House

Victorian hotel in Islay Island with free parking
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services are onsite.
Islay House offers 11 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Islay House, you're just a quick walk from Islay Ales. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Islay Ales and 5 minutes by car from Bowmore Distillery
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Islay House. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Islay Island hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Islay House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1677
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

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 September 30 and December 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is 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

Islay House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Place with history that is felt in every corner

Very polite staff. Services us being ramped up as we speak. Currently only breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the outside fool you. This 16th century building has been nicely restored inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff working hard to ensure all guests are happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zijin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiichiro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keiichiro

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

The Hon S

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramanjit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
this property is for sale and it was obvious in the service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property - quiet, peaceful and comfortable. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Lina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Medellin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Islay house felt like being trasported in time. Beuatiful house with great service. Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022