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Islay House

Property class: 3

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A window with a view of a landscape.
A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a plaid pillow, and two folded towels on the footboard.
A beach with a clear sky, waves, and rocky outcrops.
A bathroom with a white door, a towel rack with two white towels, and a shower curtain.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$95
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA
  • Place, Islay Ales
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Ardbeg Distillery
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread and a matching bench, a chair, and a fireplace in a room with a carpeted floor and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bench with towels, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, two pillows, and a plaid bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a clock, and a bottle on one.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

A traditional bedroom with a wooden bed, a matching nightstand, a chair, and a patterned floor.

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A beach with a clear sky, waves, and rocky outcrops.

Classic Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A bathroom with a bathtub, a white towel hanging on the side, and two white robes hanging on hooks.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned armchair.

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Islay House

3-star Islay Island hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
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, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Islay House has designated areas for smoking.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 154 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the process of restoring this property. Rooms are very spacious and have all of the amenities that you require. Great location for exploring Islay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old estate, with tonnes of history. Room was huge. Amazing view. Big comfy bed. Shower, bath, double sinks. Luxurious, just a bit old and needing some updating. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and terrific ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jane was very friendly and welcoming, the room was perfect for us and did have the stated views. We had a great sleep and good breakfast before leaving which set us up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Lovely downstairs. Room a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant stay at an amazing property!

My wife and I had a great time here. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house - lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot of potential if there was more staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The largest rooms that we have rented in Scotland and it’s very elegant and has a great history
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel with an interesting history. The room was clean, spacious and sumptuous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok although staff spoke very little english. Ended up getting a full scottish breakfast when that wasnt what was ordered. Rooms were roasting hot and wouldnt turn down/ off. Rooms were good size but werent the cleanest or in the best of condition. Views are great and were the best part of the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Although it said seaview room, this did not happen. Beds were clean and comfy. We were put in a disable room (that none of us needed) there was a trip hazard with carpet between bedroom & bathroom. The wet room which had poor drainage and after 3 people showered the water flooded the whole bathroom. Without us putting down towels water would have seeped into bedroom. During our 3 night stay there was no change of towels or beds made although someone had been in the room to empty bins. For the price paid I would have expected a better standard of accommodation. Breakfast was fine, but only offered gluten free bread as an option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026