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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 in the high seasons of
Summer Christmas and Easter, as well as the Islay festival (Feis Ile) during
the last week of May. Islay Tourist Office telephone
number is +44 (0) 1496 810254.

Hotels
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Taigh-Osda - A new place to stay on Islay is The Bruichladdich Hotel
(May 2008) adjacent to the distillery. This newly renovated boutique hotel
is run by Paul & Joan Graham. Paul is an Ileach while Joan comes from Oban. There
are now just 5 bedrooms - half the previous number - but all are ensuite
with king-sized beds. There is also a 24 seater restaurant offering local
produce
Tel 01496 850587, Email
info@antaighosda.co.uk, www.antaighosda.co.uk
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Bowmore
House - Ian and Mavis Munro own this fabulous
hotel. It is located in Bowmore on Shore Street. (0)1496 810 324
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Port Charlotte
Hotel -
Graham and Isobel Allison own this first class small hotel,
not three miles from the Distillery, right on Loch Indaal itself. Well
thought out and stylishly furnished rooms, an excellent restaurant, (specialities
are simply prepared lamb, beef and seafood - what more do you want?) good wine
list, and a well stocked and welcoming bar.
Click here
for Website with the main agency site being
here
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Loch Indaal
Hotel - Ian
MacLellan, Port Charlotte +44 (0)1496 850 202. A characterful (literally)
functional pub with two bars, with some rooms above. A popular local
hangout. Great live music Saturday nights - and some times during the
week. The Byre, a small well equipped self contained flat behind the
hotel, is ideal for a couple. Anne does a good cooked breakfast too.
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Bridgend Hotel
- Under new management and refurbished. Fresh and vibrant new bar also
popular with the locals. Bridgend (0)1496 810 212 for pricing,
accommodation and availability online please click
here
or visit the Bridgend Website
Here
Cottages
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Rockmountain Cottage
- is a luxurious private home on Islay, available for holiday lets.Set
in the Rhinns in the north west of Islay, Rockmountain was built in 2005 to
the highest standard, with a strong preference for natural and Scottish
materials. The house is superbly equipped, and sleeps up to six people. For
further information, visit
http://www.islayrockmountain.co.uk/
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Port Charlotte Hall, Luxury Holiday
Apartments - Built in 1832, Port Charlotte Hall was the village school
and subsequently the Village Hall. It has now been sympathetically restored
and transformed into three separate luxury holiday apartments. For more
details contact Margaret McCallum on 0141 943 2529 or visit
www.portcharlotteholidays.com
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James Brown's Octomore Farm Cottages
- Well located and recently converted farm houses,
close to Port Charlotte. A sensational view from high on the hill over
looking the village of Port Charlotte beneath, across Loch Indaal, and away
to Northern Ireland. This is a a working farm that included the site of the
defunct Octomore Distillery. The engaging James Brown - as well as having
these holiday lets - is farmer, piper, policeman, lighthouse keeper...and
water fairy.
www.octomore.co.uk for details.
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Easter Ellister, Portnahaven,
Islay - This extended and imaginatively designed house sleeps
up to ten people in comfort. Situated on the hill between Port Charlotte
and Portnahaven, this recently refurbished house has been done up rather well
with large rooms and kitchen, with far reaching views both east, south and west.
Lucy's ma is a breeder of rare Arctic ducks and rare breeds of poultry - so
plenty of bird watching available too. www.easterellister.co.uk
for details or telephone Miss Lucy Dawson 01555 892 785
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Ardtall 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; this is a
beautifully remote spot it does not even have electricity. Equipped with a
Rayburn stove an open fire place, and plenty of candles what more do you
need in such a tremendously wild and tranquil location! The other two
cottages do have electricity and all the mod cons.
www.ardtallacottages.co.uk for details.
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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
- Open all year round, contact: Meri Ferguson 01496 810242
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The Hawthorn Cottage,
Keills. One of Islay's newest holiday accomodations located in one of the
island's oldest and most historic communities.
http://www.thehawthorncottage.co.uk/
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Islay Estate Company - Various high
quality holiday lets available all year round
www.islayestates.com
- Open all year round, contact: Jane 01496 810221
Bed and Breakfast
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The Bruichladdich Academy - has limited B&B
accommodation on offer please email
Ella for Details
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 Octofad
Farm, Port Charlotte,
Islay - Situated on the road between
Port Charlotte and Portnahaven, Octofad Farm enjoys stunning views of
Lochindaal. Contact Cathy Wood: Tel/Fax 01496 850594 E-mail
coultorsay@aol.com. Octofad Farm,
Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, PA48 7UE or visit
www.octofadfarm.com
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The Monachs
is a Scottish Tourist Board 5-star guesthouse and is situated south of Port
Charlotte. Contact +44 (0) 1496 850049 or
by e-mail on
info@islayguesthouse.co.uk,
http://www.islayguesthouse.co.uk
Accomodation provided by Associate Members of The
Whisky Coast
http://www.whiskycoast.co.uk/associates/
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