Machir Cottage
Machir Cottage is a quaint and cosy cottage providing self-catering accommodation on Islay. Steeped in a landscape of beauty and history, here you can sit back and relax by the roaring fire…
Self-catering accommodation on Islay – sleeps 4
If you are looking for self-catering accommodation on Islay then read on. Machir Cottage at Islay Cottages has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four people. When viewed from the car park, this cottage is the second from the right in a terrace row of four cottages and was originally used as the byre for the minister’s cattle. Upstairs you will find a double bedroom and twin bedroom that share a bathroom.
Book NowRelax next to the roaring fire…
Downstairs, the large sitting room has Freeview TV for enjoying an evening film and plenty of games that can help bring everyone together for some fun. You will also have plenty of books to choose from if you would like to curl up on the comfy sofa or relax next to the fire.
The open-plan kitchen-diner allows the chef of your family to enjoy some company whilst preparing meals and is a great place to enjoy some breakfast before heading out for a long walk. Your cottage is named after one of Islay’s beautiful beaches so it’s essential you pay a visit during your stay!
Book NowMachir Cottage has:
- Wifi
- Freeview TV with DVD Player
- Open fires and central heating
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Fresh linen and towels
- Non-smoking
- Secluded safe quiet environment
- Five minutes from the beach
Get in touch today!
We do Islay accommodation in true Islay style! If you want to find out more then please get in touch on 07880 706 356 or email us here and we will be delighted to help! You can also book online below by clicking the booking button.
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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.
