Enjoy your visit to Islay Island with a stay at Islay House. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.
Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA
What's nearby
Islay Ales - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bowmore Distillery - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Bruichladdich Distillery - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Laphroaig Distillery - 27 min drive - 26.8 km
Lagavulin Distillery - 30 min drive - 29.8 km
Getting around
Islay (ILY) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Bruichladdich Distillery - 9 min drive
Islay’s Plaice - 6 min drive
Peatzeria - 5 min drive
The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - 12 min drive
Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen - 12 min drive
About this property
Islay House
Enjoy your visit to Islay Island with a stay at Islay House. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Built in 1677
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.5 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2025 to November 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
The property is closed between September 30 and December 31.
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Islay House Hotel Isle of Islay
Islay House Isle of Islay
Islay House Hotel
Islay House Islay Island
Islay House Hotel Islay Island
Frequently asked questions
Is Islay House currently open?
The property is closed between September 30 and December 31. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2025 to November 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge
Are pets allowed at Islay House?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Islay House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Islay House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Islay House and nearby?
Islay House has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Islay House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Islay House like?
Islay House is located a short 3-minute walk from Islay Ales.
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Islay House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Superbe hébergement. Grande chambre avec beaucoup de produits offerts.Beaucoup de salon commun pour tous. Personnel très dévoué pour ses hôtes. Déjeuner très gourmand. L'hôtel est très proche de la distillerie Bruicchladdich ainsi que la ville de Bowmore.
annick
annick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Only open for a couple of months, staff went to great lengths to get it right. They were pleasant, helpful and couldn’t do enough to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Place with history that is felt in every corner
Very polite staff. Services us being ramped up as we speak. Currently only breakfast service
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2022
Beautiful property - quiet, peaceful and comfortable. I would definitely go back.
Colette
Colette, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Great place but the staff is nowhere to be seen. You always have to wave at a camera for someone to appear a few minutes later.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Very pleasant stay at an amazing property!
My wife and I had a great time here. We will definitely come back.
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Zijin
Zijin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Mitchell
Mitchell, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2022
Keiichiro
Keiichiro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2022
Keiichiro
Keiichiro, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2022
Charming, historic property
Lovely room, outstanding location and excellent breakfast! Only two issues: the room key did not lock the door and the hand spray in the shower did not work.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2022
The place was beautiful but could use some refreshing. Overall we’re glad we stayed there, it’s like being in Downton Abby. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Make sure you have dinner reservations way ahead of your stay.
Madeleine
Madeleine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 9, 2022
Very disappointing
My wife and I booked two nights at the Islay House at a cost of £520. We chose it because of the gourmet restaurant and the availability of a room with a bath. We arrived off the ferry at 1.00 pm but we’re told to return later. There was no mention of the closure of the restaurant. When we returned, the manager told us that the restaurant was closed and gave us a room without a bath - we discovered later that rooms with baths were available.
There was no advance email warning about the restaurant and menus and photos still appear on the website. The manager attempted to book us into local restaurants, but all were full. We finally had to drive five miles and wait an hour to collect a poor quality takeaway from an Indian restaurant.
The manager was unapologetic and refused to offer any refund. Her behaviour was totally unacceptable.
The Hon S
The Hon S, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2022
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2022
Ramanjit
Ramanjit, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2022
this property is for sale and it was obvious in the service
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2022
Sergio
Sergio, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2022
Faulty towers
The house is beautiful and breakfast good but that’s about it. Rooms aren’t properly cleaned and windows are broken. Staff isn’t helpful and there’s something really strange about this place. And clearly over prized! Chose another hotel if you’re going to Islay
Lina
Lina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2022
Jenna
Jenna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
mary
mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2022
Kjell
Kjell, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 1, 2022
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2022
Staying at Islay house felt like being trasported in time. Beuatiful house with great service. Just perfect!