Goodbye to care. These three little words from the song Westering Home, written by Hugh S. Roberton a century ago, sum up beautifully what it means to choose a holiday on lovely Islay, The Queen of the Hebrides. Visitors receive a ceud mile failte (one hundred thousand welcomes) from the moment they alight from the ferry at Port Ellen.
There are no strangers here, just friends we have yet to meet. The song says it all about the warmth and friendliness of this place and its people: Westering home, and a song in the air, Light in the eye and it's goodbye to care. Laughter o' love, and a welcoming there, Isle of my heart, my own one.
There are no strangers here, just friends we have yet to meet. The song says it all about the warmth and friendliness of this place and its people: Westering home, and a song in the air, Light in the eye and it's goodbye to care. Laughter o' love, and a welcoming there, Isle of my heart, my own one.
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Beinn Mhor - Gaelic for the Big Mountain - is a two-storey cottage with four double bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. It sleeps eight people. The decor in the luxuriously furnished lounge is simple but tasteful with french doors leading out to a decking area with panoramic views of Carriag Fhada Lighthouse, Kilnaughton Bay and The Oa.
Beinn Bhan (the White Mountain) is a lovely cottage with magnificent views of Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, Kilnaughton Beach and The Oa. This is a two-storey cottage with a state-of-the-art, fully-equipped kitchen, a beautifully furnished, cosy lounge in which to put your feet up and relax after a day on Islay.
Please check availability on the individual accommodation pages for Beinn Mhor, Beinn Bhan and Beinn Bheigeir before making an enquiry or booking. Spent a lovely weekend in the 4 bedroomed cottage - house is absolutely beautiful as are the views. Couldn't have wished for better. Excellent location and wonderful hosts.
Welcome to Islay Old School Cottages situated in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Port Ellen. Our cottages, Beinn Mhor and Beinn Bhan, offer outstanding luxury accommodation with interiors that have been professionally designed to an exceptionally high standard. Their unrivalled position offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views over the bay toward Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Kilnaughton beach and The Oa.
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Karla Hall
Oct 05, 2019
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Stiubhard Forrester
Sep 30, 2019
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Our trip to Islay was made even better knowing we had such a lovely place to stay. Fantastic views from the decking. The place has such a homely feel and we all instantly felt comfortable. Place is close enough to get a good walk to three fantastic distilleries meaning there was no designated driver.
10/10 would recommend and will be back.
10/10 would recommend and will be back.
Paul Chan
Nov 01, 2016
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Excellent 5-star accommodation right in Port Ellen. Super convenient location, right by the ferry terminal. 5-10 mins walk to grocery store, restaurants and other spots around town. Houses are large, modern and very well appointed. View from the deck is gorgeous in the early morning and evenings. Good communications with hose (Kathleen) and she was very helpful during our stay.
From the map, it looks like it is right by the ferry terminal and one might be concerned with noise and traffic. But this was not a problem at all. Ferry only comes in twice a day and is at the "back" of the house. Location
From the map, it looks like it is right by the ferry terminal and one might be concerned with noise and traffic. But this was not a problem at all. Ferry only comes in twice a day and is at the "back" of the house. Location
