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Tourist Office - Islay has less than a 1000 beds available for visitors
it is therefore essential to book well in advance for the best places,
particularly July and August, Christmas/Hogmanny, Easter, and the Islay
Whisky festival (Feis Ile) during the last week of May. Islay Tourist Office
+44 (0) 1496 810254.
www.visitscotland.co.uk
info@islay.visitscotland.com
Whisky Coast - for travel advice, route planning, and trip suggestions for a
visit to the West Coast:
http://www.whiskycoast.co.uk
Car Hire - a fully inclusive, reliable, and
friendly car hire service on Islay:
http://www.islaycarhire.com
Hotels
Port Charlotte Hotel - Graham and Isobel Allison's first class, boutique
hotel with stylishly furnished rooms, is two miles from the Distillery, right on
the shores of Loch Indaal. There is a fancy restaurant - London-priced - with a
good wine list, and there is excellent pub grub in the small but convivial bar,
as well as in a separate conservatory. Sunday night music.
www.portcharlottehotel.co.uk
An Taigh-Osda - Paul & Joan Graham's excellent place, we call it the
Bruichladdich Hotel, is adjacent to the distillery. This newly renovated
mini-hotel has just 5 well proportioned and furnished bedrooms. There is also a
very good restaurant, specialising in fresh local produce and seafood. Tel 01496
850587, Email info@antaighosda.co.uk
http://www.antaighosda.co.uk
Cottages
 The
Gearach at Bruichladdich - A Taste of Relaxation. The Gearach Holiday
Cottage is in the heart of Bruichladdich Village. 'The Smithy' is a converted
Blacksmith Shop. It is well appointed and has been finished to a 4* standard. It
sleeps 6 people comfortably - An en-suite bath/shower room and 2nd shower room.
A configuration of 3 doubles into 6 singles, which ever you require!
Situated by the main island bus route and just steps
away from An taigh-osda restaurant, village Mini-Mart and Post Office and of
course, Bruichladdich Distillery. Contact: Mark Piper +44 (0)1496 850120
http://www.thegearachatbruichladdich.co.uk
Cladville Farm - Fiona Glover's delightful cottage at Cladville, near scenic
Portnahaven (and it's excellent pub) must have the greatest views on all Islay.
Perched in the lee of the "Claddach Fell", on the very tip of the Rhinns
peninsular, facing south, the Orsay lighthouse and the whole coastline of
Northern Ireland is laid out in front of you - 25 miles away. A wild, remote
hideaway of great distinction. +44 1496 860 243
http://www.cladvilledairy.co.uk
Rockmountain Cottage - Larry's luxurious, newly bungalow, is superbly
equipped, and sleeps up to six people. Wireless Broadband. Facing north from an
elevated position off the Kilchoman road, the views take in Loch Gorm to the
West, Loch Gruinart and over to Mull to the North, and Jura to the East. 07876
550 348
http://www.islayrockmountain.co.uk
Port Charlotte Hall Cottages - Port Charlotte Hall was originally the
village school and subsequently the village hall. It has now been restored and
transformed into three separate holiday apartments. Margaret McCallum 0141 943
2529 or visit
http://www.portcharlotteholidays.com
Octomore - The engaging, legendary, James Brown has two cottages, one a
converted byre, the other in the old Octomore farm distillery. Stunningly
located high on the hill above Port Charlotte with far-reaching awesome views
overlooking Lochindaal and away to Northern Ireland in one direction and the
Paps of Jura in the other. A very peaceful place to be.
http://www.octomore.co.uk
Easter Ellister - Lucy Dawson's large and imaginatively designed house
sleeps up to ten people in comfort. Situated 5 miles to the south west of Port
Charlotte, this recently refurbished house has been done up rather well with
large rooms and kitchen, with commanding views both east, south and west. Lucy's
ma is a breeder of rare breeds of poultry and ducks, as well as Highland ponies.
www.easterellister.co.uk for
details or telephone 01555 892 785
Ardtalla Cottages - There are three wonderfully remote cottages on the
wooded south-eastern coast of the island, on the entrance to the Sound of Islay.
Looking towards Jura, the single track road ends here at Ardtalla farmhouse; a
beautifully remote spot it does not even have electricity just a Rayburn stove
an open fire place, and plenty of candles. The other two cottages do have
electricity and all the mod cons and are finished to a very high standard
indeed. www.ardtallacottages.co.uk
The Old Schoolroom - Former victorian schoolmasters house and converted
schoolroom - renovated, peat fire, under floor heating v. comfy, spacious light
and airy, central location sleeps four, private garden and barbie)
www.moinachoire-islay.co.uk
Meri Ferguson 01496 810 242
Conisby Farmhouse - Lucy Cadbury's elegantly designed, very spacious, three
bedroomed farmhouse is located in the hamlet of Conisby, overlooking the
distillery and Lochindaal. lcadbury at yahoo.com or 07786937570
http://conisbyfarmhouse.wordpress.com/
Islay Estate - Various high quality holiday lets available all year round
http://www.islayestates.com Jane 01496
810 221
Bed and Breakfast and Guest Houses
Bruichladdich Academy House - the former Customs Officer and Distillery
Manager's house is located in the distillery grounds, overlooking the distillery
and warehouses. ella@bruichladdich.com
Octofad Farm - Situated off the Portnahaven road, on a hill 4 miles south of
Port Charlotte. Octofad Farm, a busy, working farm, with stunning views of
Lochindaal and north-east towards the magnificent Paps of Jura. Dramatic views
to the south and Ireland are but a few minutes walk away. Cathy Wood: Tel/Fax
01496 850594 E-mail coultorsay@aol.com
www.octofadfarm.com
The Monachs - this is a very smart, professionally run, newly built
guesthouse. 3 miles south of Port Charlotte, perched high on a hill in wild
scenery and splendid isolation. Contact +44 (0) 1496 850049 or by e-mail on
info@islayguesthouse.co.uk
http://www.islayguesthouse.co.uk
Loch Gorm House - at the entrance to Bruichladdich village stands this
rather noble Victorian house. Excellently decorated, imaginatively and
sympathetically restored by the ebullient Fiona Doyle. This is a very fine guest
house indeed, more a country house, they don't come much grander than this.
www.lochgormhouse.com
Lochindaal Inn - A characterful (literally), rudimentary pub with two bars -
a popular, 'colourful', local hangout. Live music Saturday nights Good seafood
served to order - book 24 hours in advance Port Charlotte +44 (0)1496 850 202
Accomodation provided by Associate Members of The
Whisky Coast
http://www.whiskycoast.co.uk/associates/
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