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Islay Cottages
Ardnave House
Gruinart
Islay
PA44 7PP
Mob: 07880 706356
David and Caroline Thompson have lovingly renovated these cosy Scottish holiday cottages on Islay especially for you. Snuggle up on the sofa by the fire and enjoy a dram from our local Kilchoman whisky distillery. Contact us using the form to the left or give us a call with any questions about our Islay holiday cottages. We’d love to hear from you and tailor a Scottish holiday with a difference. All of the team working with David and Caroline are committed to the friendly personal atmosphere at Islay Cottages. We look forward to welcoming you here to share it with us.
To book, look at the property availability to check if your chosen accommodation is available and view our tariffs to see the relevant prices. Then fill in the online booking form or contact us using the details on this page.
Everything was to a good standard, the beds were comfortable and the wi-fi connection was more than adequate for such a remote location (we didn’t use the TV/DVD). The living room and kitchen area is perfect for relaxing in the evenings, and you’ll be amazed at the quiet ! If your idea of the perfect holiday is getting out into the wilds and exploring miles of unspoilt beauty, this is the place for you. I am certain it is popular with walkers, but you can also do many exciting trips by car (which you’ll need anyway to get around !). Some of the roads do get a bit funky in places, and it’s largely single track with passing places, but you soon get used to this, and the courtesy between drivers is generally a joy to experience.
The Kilchoman cottages are near three absolutely stunning beaches, all within 4/5 miles: Machir Bay, Saligo Bay and Sanaigmore, it was impossible to choose between them, but we visited each one at least twice. Perhaps the most scenic beaches we’ve ever seen, with beautiful rock formations, white sand and totally unspoilt (and indeed generally deserted !)
There’s also the possibility to take a day trip over to the nearby island of Jura, the famous `paps’ (mountains) add a stunning back drop to so many places on Islay. It is a photographer’s dream. Life is simpler here, and in many ways it had not changed at all for me since 1972 ! A lifetime dream fulfilled to come back here, and I wasn’t disappointed ! We were very very lucky with the weather, which does help, and on a good day I wouldn’t hesitate to call it paradise.
Handy hints: Take plenty of basic provisions with you, but the Co-op in Bowmore is up to modern standards for most of your needs, we only needed a couple of trips there to restock in two weeks. If you’re big on nightlife and bustle, give it a miss…but if you love nature, beauty and fresh air….it can’t be beaten.
