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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

• An 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

• Bowmore House - Ian and Mavis Munro own this fabulous hotel.  It is located in Bowmore on Shore Street. (0)1496 810 324

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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/

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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/ 

• 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

• The Bruichladdich Academy - has limited B&B accommodation on offer please email Ella for Details

• 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

• 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/