Kilchoman House
Stay in our stunning Georgian house is doused in 200 years of history. Set on 37 acres of stunning land, you are truly spoilt. Sleeping up to 12 guests, this large self-catering holiday let is a relaxing home-from-home.
Stunning Islay accommodation – sleeps 12
Kilchoman is a truly wonderful property! If you are looking for self-catering accommodation on Islay
and want to experience some Islay history then this house is for you. This traditional house gives a small taste of what life used to be like on Islay nearly two hundred years ago. However, we have now added all the comforts of modern living. Set in 37 acres of sheltered farm and hill land, it has its own walled garden, bounded by our own fields, making for an unforgettable holiday on Islay.
In recent times it has been a happy family home that combines a sense of history with modern island life. It now comfortably sleeps ten people for a peaceful country retreat.
Our stunning Georgian house
The Georgian house dates from 1825 and stands in a sheltered hollow with a burn running through the garden. Originally the manse for Kilchoman Church which stands at the top of the hill, it became a private home in the 1930s. It is thought to be built on the site of the former summer palace of the MacDonalds and incorporates substantial public rooms with a formal Dining Room seating up to 18 and a large south-west facing sitting room overlooking Creag Mhor. There is also a Family/Sitting Room which has Freeview TV (also in the main Sitting Room), WiFi and several fun games. The house has some interesting furniture with largely period furnishings, in a nod to the grand history of this charming property.
Book NowLuxury accommodation for large groups
Kilchoman House has an extensive kitchen, seating ten for breakfast or lunch. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and a pulley to dry your wet clothes after splashing about on the beach. The area is a magnet for birds, which you may spot from the kitchen windows, creating a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
Upstairs there are five luxury double bedrooms. Two with four-poster beds, two twin rooms with Mahogany single beds and a luxury bunk bedroom. Furthermore, there is a luxury bunk bedroom on the ground floor. All rooms share views over the surrounding hills and grounds for a peaceful night’s rest. Three rooms have en-suite shower rooms, whilst one twin room and the bunk bedroom share a family bathroom.
For big groups, you will love the spacious rooms and the opportunity to use the formal dining room to bring everyone together in the evening. The house sleeps 12, but you can add further cottages for larger groups. This allows a party of up to 34 to stay together, using the main house as a base.
Suitable for a number of occasions
The house is suitable for a number of occasions. For families enjoying a getaway together, you will never feel under each other’s feet. And in just a twenty-minute walk or five-minute drive, you will be on your own secluded beach area. If you become tired of Machir Bay, there are many others to explore nearby. The grounds of the house provide a safe place for children to play and create their own adventures as their imaginations run wild. There is also a separate TV room where you can enjoy an evening movie together.
As guests of Kilchoman House, you’ll also receive 10% discount at our Peatzeria restaurant in Bowmore during your stay!
Book Kilchoman House accommodation on Islay
Islay Cottages provides fantastic self-catering accommodation on Islay, so if you are thinking of booking a holiday on Islay then get in touch with us to find out more about our superb properties. You can call us on 07880 706 356 or via our contact form here. You can also book online below by clicking the booking button. We look forward to welcoming you to a place you will never forget!
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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.
