Beautiful Cottage on the Bay, Isle of Islay

Entire cottage in Portnahaven, United Kingdom

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars.87 reviews
Hosted by Kim
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Ocean and beach views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Newly renovated, this beautiful cottage is perfect for couples or a family to explore all that Islay has to offer.

Situated on the bay at Portnahaven, you have the sheltered beach a couple of minutes from the house is perfect for children to play! Sit at the table in the lounge or the bench outside & watch the seals swimming & sunbathing, local fisherman in the boats and relax!

A variety of whisky distilleries, explore outdoors, enjoy local crafts & the pub just a short stroll around the bay!

The space
Portnahaven is a small fishing village with a calm, beautiful bay that the lounge and master bedroom overlook. Perfect for seal spotting and the beautiful sunsets!

Set in a row of cottages, our 2 bedroom cosy cottage offers a luxury get away and perfect base for exploring the island. The master bedroom to the front has a king bed and enjoys stunning views of the bay. The second bedroom has a small double with single bunk over, ideal for families.

We can arrange a travel cotbed, baby bath and bumble seat for infants and have a small selection of children’s books, games and Lego for children to enjoy.

Enjoy the log burner with a dram of local whisky after a day of exploring or a bbq in the back garden with stunning views!

The cozy lounge has a dining table by the window where you can watch the seals play in the bay whilst having breakfast and the sunset during dinner over the sea.

The bathroom has a large shower and there is a non slip mat and suction handles that can be put down for any guests requiring a little additional support.

Weekly deliveries of local fish and fruit & veg from local suppliers can be arranged. The local fishermen will let you pick your lobster or crab straight from their baskets at the pier. A local craft shop sells the perfect souvenirs.

The local pub is a short stroll around the bay serving tasty food in the afternoon through to evenings.

Port Charlotte is 10 minutes drive and Bowmore 20 minutes drive.

Please note we are a pet friendly property but we do ask that pets are not allowed on beds or furniture. We do provide a doggy bag with useful items like dog bowl, dog towel etc for our furry guests and a sheepskin rug that they can enjoy lying in front of the fire on, that is machine washable and can be switched for our non pet guests.

There are steep steps at the back of the house so we would advise any guests with young children or that aren’t confident with steep steps to use the front entrance.

Guest access
Parking is to the rear of the house although you can drive to the front on arrival to offload luggage and any guests who wish to avoid the steep steps at the back.

We have a bench at the front of the house for you to enjoy the stunning views of the bay.

At the back of the cottage is a private parking bay and a tiered garden with great views of the sea. There are steep steps down from the parking bay to the back door. A handrail is there for assistance.

Registration Details
230916-000023

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Ocean view
Sea view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Portnahaven, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Portnahaven is a small friendly village. It has a beautiful, calm bay with some picnic tables for families to enjoy and great coastal walks with benches and picnic tables at picturesque spots.

There is a craft shop and pub within the village.

The island is very easy to explore to visit whisky distilleries, cycle paths, historical sites, lighthouses and beautiful beaches.

Meet your host

Superhost
270 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Lives in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Business
We are a family of 5 - husband and wife, two kids and a dog! We love escaping the city and exploring the outdoors. Watching the sunset over the sea with a lovely glass of wine is one of our favourite past times!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm