Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) and Guest Houses
These are family homes where you can sleep for the night and have breakfast in the morning (some also offer evening meals e.g. table d'hôte style), also known as B&Bs, chambres d'hôtes and a variety of other names in different countries. Essentially bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and guest houses are family homes which offers you the chance to stay with the family for the night in a much more personal environment than you'd find in a hotel. The buildings themselves range from humble cottages through to luxurious castles, from mas to maison du maître but always offering you the opportunity to experience the personal attention you'd thought had long since disappeared. If you've only stayed in hotels before, you'll find a refreshing change from the standardised hotel rooms. Each B&B or guest house is also the owners' home so you can expect a wide variation in the decoration and services offered: one night you can dine with an ex-Michelin chef, the next it'll be "the wife" (or perhaps "the husband") that does the cooking.
Attractions of Isle of Islay
The island of Islay is 25 miles (40km) in length and around 20 miles (32km) wide at most. Thanks largely to the Gulf Stream, it has a fairly temperate climate. It is famous for its abundance of wildlife, beautiful scenery and its whisky distilleries. There are many golden sandy beaches, which rarely...
Our Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) in Isle of Islay
The Little Cottage
The Little Cottage, by the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada Farm, is situated 2.5 miles from Port Ellen, on the idyllic Isle of Islay. Close to the shore, and the ‘Singing Sands’, you can relax to the sound of the sea in this beautiful, isolated setting. The cottage is located at the end of a dirt-track road and is not accessible by public transport.
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Last updated 25 Mar 2010
Self-catering/Vacation rental
The Monachs Island of Islay
The Monachs is a beautifully appointed luxury villa, which has been awarded the coveted Scottish Tourist Board 5 star rating. Designed for enjoyable relaxation, you will experience the comfort of home, a sense of space and well-being that comes from quality surroundings.
The architect-designed house was completed in 2005. Its unique design affords a feeling of timelessness. Each superior spaci...
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Last updated 1 Nov 2007
B&B
Playfair Garden Apartment
A tranquil and luxurious oasis hidden away in the heart of Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, The Playfair Garden Apartment is centrally located, within easy walking distance of world-famous Princes Street (0.4 miles/600 metres). This beautifully appointed and spacious studio apartment offers the discerning visitor boutique hotel levels of comfort and amenity.
Offering an attractive comb...
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Tidewater Cottage Gardenstown
Facing the shore, along the Moray Firth, on the North sea in the Scottish region of Grampian Highlands where one third of the whole worldwide marine life is said to be preserved. Where the sea according to its unceasing tides' rhythm calmly washes the coast, Tidewater lies, a former fishermen' s cottage located in the heart of Seatown, in the marine village of Gardenstown just fifty miles north fr...
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Ardmair Bay House Luxury 5 Star Holiday Home
A luxury five star holiday home nestled peacefully on the bay of Ardmair looking across to the Mountain of Ben Mor Coigach and the Isle of Martin. Ardmair Bay House is available for holiday rentals throughout the year and our accommodation sleeps up to ten people. This superior holiday home is a genuinely luxurious experience and allows guests to enjoy exquisite living in majestic surroundings a...
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Toftcombs House
An outstanding country house with all the luxury facilities you would expect yet still retaining its historical and architectural charm.
The house is set in 10 acres of the most captivating scenery of the Scottish borders. The house is beautifully decorated and is perfect for entertaining. All reception rooms have open fire places or wood stoves. The marbled minstral gallery with large ornate...
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2 Bed Apartment, Kinghorn with Sea Views
Located in the countryside just north of the town of Kinghorn in Fife, this lovely 2 bedroom apartment is available for holiday rental.
Visitors remark on the privacy the peaceful quiet atmosphere and the sea views at Linton Court.
An allocated parking space is provided.
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