Travel Directions
By Car and Ferry
Using Sat Nav the postcode for Kilchoman is PA49 7UY. Confirm the directions as the official shortest route is through Arran using another two ferries
From Glasgow take the A82 up Loch Lomond side, at Tarbet keep straight on for the A83 for Campbeltown, five miles past Tarbert Loch Fyne you come to Kennacraig Ferry terminal. Timetables and booking available from www.calmac.co.uk . Drive time from Glasgow to the ferry is approx. two and a half hours and check in is 45 mins prior to sailing.
The crossing takes a little over two hours to either Port Askaig or Port Ellen depending on which port the ferry is going into. It is a pleasant trip with the opportunity for a meal or drinks on board and the chance of seeing some marine wildlife.
For Kilchoman PA49 7UY
From either Port make your way to Bridgend then take the A847 for Port Charlotte and Portnahaven. Five miles after leaving Bridgend Sanaigmore is signposted to the right. (Before reaching Bruichladdich)
Carry straight on for a further ten minutes and about 0.5-mile past Kilchoman Distillery turn left before a row of white houses, towards the church on the hill. Just past the church are the main gates, cross the cattle grid and down the hill to the cottages and main house where we look forward to welcoming you.
By Air
Only from Glasgow to Glenegedale (Islay), flights are normally twice daily during the week but one only on Saturday and Sunday. Flights take about forty minutes. Contact Logan Air www.loganair.co.uk
Car Hire
Both companies below will meet you off the flight.
D&J McKenzie 01496 302300 Islay Car Hire 01496 810 544
Driving on Islay is simple, but many roads are single track with passing places and courtesy in pulling in in good time or letting a faster car behind you pass is appreciated. If driving at night look out for deer and remember sheep always have right of way on unfenced roads.
Your accommodation is available from 15.30 on day of arrival
Once you have arrived at your accommodation the door will be unlocked, at Kilchoman the cottage names are on the front doors. Please go in and make yourself comfortable, there is Information inside which will explain how your accommodation works. We will be in touch to check you have everything you need.
A group of us had the big house and then two families also took two of the cottages in the grounds. I have been to Islay many times before but never stayed with such a large group so was anxious that everything would be great for everyone, and it was.
Gillian very kindly answered all my questions up front, and made sure that the accommodation was spotless on arrival. The grounds are huge and the children in the group happily played football, rugby and cricket for hours. We spent many happy hours in the dining room and the living room, both large enough for us.
The location could not be better. Remote, beautiful and peaceful.
I’d recommend staying here to anyone.
If you plan a large group please book restaurants and activities ahead to make sure you aren’t disappointed. We went on whisky and gin tours, boat trips, visited beautiful beaches, went clay pigeon shooting and painted pottery. Definitely a highlight of my 50th year