Elopement weddings at Islay Cottages

A happy couple just married in a non traditional wedding.

Run away together to our beautiful isle

Tucked away in the heart of this Scottish island, Islay Cottages offers the perfect venue for an elopement wedding. On a sandy beach, surrounded by beautiful hills or inside our beautiful house, your wedding can be exactly how you have dreamed it. Hold hands and say ‘I Do’ on the Isle of Islay under your own terms. If you love the idea of a remote and charming setting for your elopement wedding in Scotland, you can’t do any better than Islay Cottages.

Kilchoman House and Islay Cottages

Your elopement wedding can be a small affair with just you two, or a bit larger with a few close friends and family. At Islay Cottages, your dream elopement wedding is not only about the ceremony but also about the perfect wedding accommodation. Looking to bring some close friends and family? We’ve got you covered with Kilchoman House which sleeps up to 12 people. We also have five cottages, which stand just above it. Lossit CottageMachir CottageSaligo Cottage and Sanaig Cottage all sleep 4 guests each. Each one makes the perfect hideaway for the special couple. Fieldgate Cottage can accommodate a further 6 people. Our accommodations provide a comfortable and charming retreat for you to make your escape here the most perfect, magical and special time of your life. The accommodation seamlessly blends modern amenities with the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality.

A happy married couple in a non-traditional wedding.
Just married!

Gorgeous gardens and grounds

Our venue extends beyond the cottages, with extensive grounds that open up possibilities for a unique and personalised celebration. The grounds provide a blank canvas for you to create the wedding of your dreams. It can be as simple as you like with no extras, just the two of you expressing your love for one another. Or, it could incorporate aspects of your personality to add to the occassion. It’s up to you. What you will have, however, is sweeping views that add a touch of magic to your big day.

Bird eye view of Kilchoman Properites Grounds.
Kilchoman Properties Grounds.

Seaside Setting

Machir Beach is just a stone’s throw away from our cottages. It offers a serene and romantic setting for a romantic beachside ceremony and beautiful photographs to show everyone back home. The sound of the waves, the sea breeze and the golden sands create an idyllic backdrop for your elopement wedding in Scotland to unfold.

A couple got married on the beach and the groom carries her away, happily.
Carried away after a beach wedding!

Exclusive Use Accommodation

Choosing Islay Cottages as your elopement wedding accommodation means you have the entire property exclusively for your celebration. If you are having a few guests, this means everyone can stay together in the house, making it a great opportunity for mingling and meeting. You will be surrounded only by the people who matter most to you.

If you’ve always dreamed of a wedding in a place where you can elope to and be surrounded by wilderness and embraced by romance, Islay Cottages is the perfect choice. Let the beauty of Islay and the cosiness of our Islay wedding accommodation make your big day extra special. Bring your elopement wedding in Scotland to Islay. You can check availability and prices online or get in touch to talk about your ideal day with us.

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